Electives

FAQ articles from Programme Management that support current students.

I want to apply for the master exchange programme and would like to complete a Programme Free Elective (i.e. Company-Based project or internship). What shall I do?
In case you would like to complete a Programme Free Elective* and have been accepted to go on Exchange, the Programme Free Elective* will be considered an e...
Fri, 27 Sep, 2024 at 12:15 PM
Following an elective from another faculty or university
If you have found a course at another faculty/university that you would like to complete as your Master Free elective, you will have to submit a request at ...
Thu, 17 Oct, 2024 at 11:57 AM
I completed two electives last year; do I need to complete my last elective in the same open block from last year?
No, if you have already completed two electives last year, you are free to choose in which block you will complete your remaining elective. This can be in b...
Wed, 20 Oct, 2021 at 12:44 PM
Can I register for an extra elective? (4th Elective)
If you started a second MSc Programme at RSM and already completed two electives in your 1st MSc Programme at RSM, but kept the master free elective open,...
Fri, 27 Sep, 2024 at 12:18 PM
Do I need to enroll for elective courses?
Similar to the core courses you do not have to enroll to your elective courses via Osiris, Canvas or SIN-Online. The course enrolments are automatically pro...
Tue, 25 Oct, 2022 at 3:25 PM
How do I register my study situation?
After you have determined what your study situation is, you can submit it to the Elective Registration System. You can only submit your study situation on...
Wed, 6 Sep, 2023 at 12:27 PM
I am not writing my Master Thesis this academic year, can I complete extra-curricular electives?
No, in general it is not allowed to complete more than one elective per block (as included in the Teaching & Examination Regulations).   If you have a...
Tue, 25 Oct, 2022 at 2:53 PM
I have failed the first exam of one of my electives. Can I register for an additional elective as a back-up for my failed elective(s)/resit(s)?
No, it is not possible to register for an additional elective in a later block because of (a) failed elective(s) resit(s) in an earlier block.  If you f...
Thu, 2 Nov, 2023 at 4:30 PM
I am completing two masters at RSM. Can I use the same Master Free Elective in both programmes?
No, it is not possible to use the same course in two programmes. The general policy of the Examination Board regarding elective courses is that the elective...
Mon, 17 Jul, 2023 at 12:20 PM
I am completing two masters at RSM. Can I retake an elective that I already completed in my first master programme, to count towards my second master programme?
No, it is not possible to use the same course in two programmes. The general policy of the Examination Board regarding elective courses is that the elective...
Mon, 17 Jul, 2023 at 12:23 PM