Electives

FAQ articles from Programme Management that support current students.

Can my Master Free Elective (MFE) be in any block?
Yes, the order of completion of your Master Programme Elective (MPE) and Master Free Elective (MFE) does not matter.  You can take your MPEs and MFEs durin...
Thu, 8 Oct, 2026 at 11:51 AM
How can I rank an elective offered in multiple blocks?
If an elective is offered in multiple blocks, you can only rank the elective but cannot rank a specific block when the elective is offered. For example, if ...
Tue, 25 Oct, 2022 at 4:28 PM
How does the elective registration algorithm work?
The elective registration system uses an algorithm to assign you to electives based on your elective preferences you submit during the two registration roun...
Thu, 8 Oct, 2026 at 11:53 AM
I want to register for a company-based research project/Internship Elective, but I cannot find it in the Master Programme Electives round. What shall I do?
This applies to BIM, POC*, GBS, MI, and SCM students only. The company-based research project/internship elective is an MFE only. Therefore, you will not b...
Thu, 8 Oct, 2026 at 11:55 AM
I am planning to apply for the Master's exchange programme and was considering leaving one elective open. What should I do?
Completing your MSc programme within one academic year is a strict condition for going on exchange. You must successfully complete all components of your M...
Tue, 13 Oct, 2026 at 3:25 PM
If I failed an elective in the last academic year, do I need to take the same elective or study in the same block?
You can take any elective during any block in this academic year to compensate for a failed elective. But please make sure your elective choice fulfills the...
Thu, 8 Oct, 2026 at 12:21 PM
I am taking three electives in this academic year. Can I take an extracurricular elective on top of the three regular electives?
As per the Teaching & Examination Regulations (TER), each student is only allowed to follow one elective per block.  If you are taking three electives ...
Tue, 13 Oct, 2026 at 3:26 PM
I am in my 2nd Master year of the same programme, and I want to take some extra-curricular electives. Why can’t I join the first two rounds of preference ranking?
The first two registration rounds are prioritize students who need electives to complete their programme within it's official, nominal study duration (1...
Thu, 8 Oct, 2026 at 12:29 PM
I need only one master programme elective (MPE) this year and there are fewer than 15 of them available. How can I rank at least 15 electives in the Open Elective round?
During the Open Elective round, you must rank at least 15 electives for you preferences to be saved. If fewer than 15 electives are relevant to your stu...
Tue, 13 Oct, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Why can't I log into the Elective Registration system?
Student information will only be imported to the Elective Registration system shortly before you need to register your study situation. If you log into the ...
Thu, 8 Oct, 2026 at 12:31 PM