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?
Important: Completing your MSc programme within one academic year is a strict condition for going on exchange. You must successfully complete all componen...
Wed, 21 Oct, 2026 at 10:18 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,...
Tue, 13 Oct, 2026 at 3:35 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 or Canvas. The course enrolments are automatically processed per b...
Tue, 13 Oct, 2026 at 3:36 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 (TER)).   If you ...
Tue, 13 Oct, 2026 at 3:40 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...
Tue, 13 Oct, 2026 at 3:46 PM
I am completing two masters at RSM. Can I use the same Master Free Elective in both programmes?
You cannot use the same elective to fulfil the requirements of two different RSM MSc programmes. If you are enrolled in two MSc programmes, you must comp...
Tue, 13 Oct, 2026 at 3:49 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?
You cannot use the same elective to fulfil the requirements of two different MSc programmes. If you are enrolled in two MSc programmes, you must complete...
Tue, 13 Oct, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Can students from outside RSM take our MSc electives?
RSM does not offer the possibility for non-RSM students (master or otherwise) to take RSM MSc courses outside of official exchange partnerships or other int...
Thu, 6 Feb, 2025 at 4:17 PM