RSM作为荷兰首屈一指的商学院，在欧洲属于三大商学院之一，而FT的排名只是可以作为一种参考，因为FT的排名主要是针对MBA来讲，而应届毕业生更多申请的是MSC或者单纯的Master。在FT的排名上，RSM的位置仅仅排位第9，但是。。。。这是欧洲顶尖的商学院了。
Business school rankings from the Financial Times
而今天重点讲的是Master of Finance的专业，在RSM当中是比较偏向投资的，所以整个的硕士名称是：
MSc Finance & Investments
MSc Finance & Investments Advanced 单纯看名字，一个advanced就似乎“高级”了很多
一。项目长度
是从管理岗位角度出发对于金融政策的决定，和单纯的MSF纯金融还是有些区别和侧重（每个学校的金融其实都有差别，都有侧重的不同，所以动机信不能一样）
FI：
For recent bachelor graduates in business, economics, finance or accounting, this one-year (12 month) full-time MSc qualification in Finance and Investments deals with financial decision-making from a management perspective.
FIA：
This programme is for the most talented and ambitious candidates prepared to make an extra effort in return for a prime master degree in finance, and offers outstanding contact with dedicated corporate partners and dedicated career development support to boost master graduates' first career moves. Recent bachelor graduates in business, economics, finance or accounting with a good track record are invited to apply.
前一个只是讲述基本的内容和金融范畴，因为这个项目设计管理岗位，所以强调管理型课程，但是后者对于学生的职业高度有了要求。
但是关于长度，会比姐妹项目要长至少4个月：You will be challenged over 16 months with advanced academic courses。
二。项目特点
FI： this RSM programme has the advantage of being one of the few universities in the Benelux countries to have programme partnership status with the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute®, (CFA). Your future career as a financial analyst or investment banker will benefit from the RSM MSc degree qualification and preparation for CFA® exams within one academic year. 在FI的一般情况下，与CFA有合作的关系，而financial analyst和investment banker两个职位也是告诉我们动机信申请当中一定要有具体的职位来支撑职业规划，否则就成空谈了。学校的宣传也是针对职位来讲什么样的人适合。
FIA： It demands extra endeavour but in return gives you an increased advantage in the job market and superior exposure to potential employers, thanks to the programme'sunique relationships with corporate partners and the embedded internship. Corporate partners include Rabobank, Deloitte, Unilever, Achmea, Oliver Wyman and Merrill Lynch. 从在读的角度上面来讲，FIA要难很多，也难毕业很多，因为整个项目不仅仅是门槛高了，而且整个项目的难度也增加了，但是比FI项目有更多的职业资源，尤其是合作的公司和实习。
三。课程设置
FI：整体结构 Core courses are compulsory and will be offered during the autumn semester (22 ECTS). Master electives (18 ECTS) are offered during the spring semester, of which one elective can be chosen from another MSc programme. During the year, students work on a master thesis project (20 ECTS). 22个核心必修课，18个选修，同时20个学分在毕业论文上面，可以看到是属于中规中矩的MSF。
而核心课程最能说明项目课程设置的偏向
我们点开其中任何一个公司财务课程，有兴趣查校的学生们也可以同时看教授的背景来确定和自己是否是一卦的。
而FIA：整体的项目比60个学分的FI要长，而长出来的部分是：The MSc Finance & Investments Advanced is a 90 ECTS programme with a duration of 16 months. It consists of 60 ECTS towards the degree plus 30 ECTS of additional components: advanced courses, enhanced career preparation, an internship, high-profile external lecturers, intensive contact with corporate partner companies and study trips. 高级课程，职业预备，实习，外部讲座，与合作公司接触的密集训练课，可以看出与FI的差别，非常强调职业背景，有MBA的风采，但没有MBA强行要求工作经验的要求，但是申请难度比FI高很多，但是仍然与MBA有本质不同，因为MBA是大杂烩，其中有具体分支但是不明显，而FIA是金融硕士，但是是进阶版本的。
整体结构
核心课程
选出同样的公司财务课程来和FI作对比Courseguide
三。职业出路
FI和FIA在职业出路毕业生出路上面有很高的相似度，差别在于FIA会给出很多职业培训和与合作公司的内部推荐和接触的机会，而这些公司的名单如下
四。学费大比评
FI：The 2018-2019 tuition fee for the MSc programmes is approximately €17.500 per year. For students who have already completed a master in the Netherlands (and obtained the diploma) the tuition fee for a 2nd master is €11.000.国际学生第二个硕士学位是会便宜一些。
FIA：MSc Finance & Investments Advanced programme is a 16-month programme. The expected total for non-EEA students is therefore approximately €31,333 (including the additional one-time fee of €8,000) for the duration of this programme and for students coming from within the EEA approximately €10 746 (also including the one-time fee). Please note that the tuition fee is subject to change.可见FIA是贵很多的。。。整个学费是 €23.333 ，加上8000的一次性费用。
五。录取难度-大家关心的点
5.1本科背景
仍然遵循211原则，非211必须在名单上面
https://www.rsm.nl/fileadmin/Images_NEW/R_A/RSM_Chinese_Universities_9-2017.pdf
5.2先修课要求
A research university bachelor’s degree containing a minimum total of approximately 20 ECTS in qualitative and quantitative research methods and statistics as well as a minimum of 40 ECTS in advanced courses in business administration and financial methods & tools 需要有20个学分在毕业论文和统计的合在一起的学分当中，同时40个学分是BA相关（商务管理相关），包括金融，会计，管理，市场，物流，和经济学本身的课程都可以算，所以一般商科学生都是够的。
如果是转专业咋办？可以读Pre-master吗？
荷兰的Pre-master只是给HBO申请的，没有国际生申请的渠道，但是蒂尔堡有，格大的需要学校调剂。
Can I complete a pre-master programme in order to obtain more relevant courses?
RSM only offers pre-master programmes to students with a diploma obtained at an applied sciences university. It is not possible to join a pre-master with a research university background in order to obtain more relevant courses.
如果先修课学分不够咋办？请换MM项目
What if my bachelor programme does contain any business related courses?
For most MSc programmes it is required that an applicant has obtained a solid background (at least 60 ECTS or a third of your studies) in the indicated related field. If you have not followed any business related courses, you can take a look at the MScBA Master in Management – a programme designed especially for students with a non-business background.
5.3 GPA要求：
FI：GPA equivalent to a 7 out of 10 in the Dutch education system
FIA:GPA greater than 7.5 (out of 10 in the Dutch education system). The most competitive scores will be selected. 7.0/10是相当于我们的4分制的3.0，而7.5是相对于3.5/4
5.4语言要求：
FIA/FI：IELTS: minimum sub scores 6.5 OR TOEFL: minimum overall score 91+ minimum sub scores 22. Scores must be submitted by the application deadline or before the programme has reached capacity.雅思单科最低6.5，但是托福有小分要求。
5.5 GMAT要求
FIA是650最低，FI是600最低
Submitting a GMAT score is mandatory (see exemptions below). The minimum required score is 600 (For MSc Finance & Investments Advanced 650). Applications without a sufficient and valid GMAT score will not be considered for admission. SAT and GRE scores will not be accepted.
如果之前是在荷兰U类读的本科，且GPA在7/10以上，可以免GMAT，但是即便是荷兰U类本科，但是GPA不够，仍然要考GMAT。
Students with a bachelor degree from a research university (WO) issued by a University in the Netherlands that have a GPA of 7.0 or higher are exempted from submitting a GMAT score.
5.6动机信题目（网申系统里面是分开的，所以要注意每个问题单独答，是麻雀虽小五脏俱全的状况，而且题目自己内部需要有单独的逻辑，每个题目是独立的，但是TUD的几个题目是整体回答的，所以要看网申系统，截图了网申系统里面部分）而FIA需要第二轮的面试，在面试里面会针对动机信内容发问。
1. What demonstrates your sincere interest in the programme you are applying for?
2. How do you expect the programme you are applying for to contribute to your future plans?
3.Why should we select you to participate in the programme you are applying for?
4. What other relevant information do you want to share with us in order to motivate your application?
5.7截止日期和招生人数：难度显而易见
FI：15 May or until programme has reached maximum capacity (whichever occurs first)200 students, rolling admission applies
FIA：31 March for all applicants，40 students, selective admission
最后祝今年申请这个项目的大家都顺利！建议大家尽早递交，不要追着截止日期。
Priscilla
荷兰中午
2017/12/31
