Electives
FAQ articles from Programme Management that support current students.
No, you cannot register for an additional elective in a later block to make up for a failed elective or resit from an earlier block. If you fail both the...
Wed, 14 Oct, 2026 at 8:31 AM
Yes, you must complete three electives of which at least two electives are Master Programme Electives (MPE's). Completing your MSc programme withi...
Wed, 14 Oct, 2026 at 8:33 AM
If you miss a preference ranking round, you will not be allocated an elective in that round. You can still register for electives during the official switc...
Wed, 21 Oct, 2026 at 11:22 AM
You can refer to the elective overview document at the “Rules & General Information” section of the Elective Registration page for information on which ...
Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 11:56 AM
You can try to improve your grade by taking the same elective again, but we cannot guarantee that you will be allocated a spot or that the elective will be ...
Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 12:33 PM
If you are in the first year of your second MSc programme at RSM, you have priority for elective registration in this (second) RSM MSc programme. First RS...
Wed, 4 Nov, 2026 at 9:07 AM
No, if you are not planning to complete any electives this academic year, you do not need to take any action. Simply not logging in to the Elective Registra...
Wed, 4 Nov, 2026 at 9:10 AM
I am taking longer than one year to complete my MSc programme. Does this affect my elective choices?
Yes, it may affect the electives available to you. The MSc programmes at RSM are designed to be completed within one year. The elective registration process...
Wed, 4 Nov, 2026 at 11:58 AM