What is it like to move from Peru to the Netherlands? And to meet with about a hundred people who will be your peers during your MBA journey? And what are some expectations you have of doing an MBA? Juan Jose Castillo (Full-time MBA, class of ’24) shares his experiences during the first module of his MBA here at Rotterdam School of Management.

When asked about his expectations, Juan says: ‘You have your expectations, but at the same time you want to be surprised at how the programme can change any paradigm you had before coming here. Personally, I was looking to learn more about other fields I had not been involved in.’

To learn more about how Juan experienced the first module of his Full-time MBA, listen to the full podcast!

Highlights of the first module of the FTMBA - with Juan Jose Castillo (FTMBA '24)

In this podcast episode, Amit Kumar (GEMBA '24) shares his experience with the Global Executive MBA.

“I think Strategic Leadership Development is the core of this education. I really like the mentors and career coaches that are assigned to us, as part of the course that enables us with a lot of tools and practical examples or practical solutions to solve our daily challenges (…),” says Amit.

When talking about the SDG’s Amit highlights the one that really stands out for him. He also shares his GEMBA journey and how the study trip to Stockholm inspired him to take more risks.

Listen to the full podcast to hear more about Amit's GEMBA journey.

How the Global Executive MBA takes you out of your comfort zone - with Amit Kumar (GEMBA '24)

The ability to choose advanced courses based on career aspirations is one of the remarkable features of our Full-time MBA program. 🌍 

‘(…) Even though we have been together as a cohort through our main core courses, you can choose in which area you would like to develop in your professional career. Or in which area you would like to learn more.’ Juan Jose Castillo (Full-time MBA Class of ’24) shares. 📚

In this podcast Juan shares his module three and four highlights, providing an inside look into these enriching learning phases, the advanced courses, the Living Management Project and an incredible study trip to Estonia.  Hit play, sit back and listen to the full podcast episode about Juan’s journey!

Podcast: Highlights of the third and fourth module of the FTMBA with Juan Jose Castillo (FTMBA '24)

'Broadening your horizons and broadening your understanding, enables you to make a broader contribution. Modern business is all about collaboration and I think the MBA gives you that capability.' - Peter Drake (Global Executive MBA '25)

In this podcast Peter shares his view on the GEMBA journey, his own personal and professional background and how this programme helps him broaden his knowledge and horizons. 

Listen to the full podcast to hear Peter's great advice on doing an MBA.

Podcast: Broadening your knowledge and your horizon with Peter Drake (GEMBA '25)

In this podcast episode, Vivian Faceto (GEMBA '24) shares her experience with the Global Executive MBA.

During the Global Executive MBA, Vivian Faceto learned that some of her weaknesses, turned out to be her strengths. The GEMBA allows her to recognize that working with both her strengths as well as her so called weaknesses helps her become a better leader.

'Many things that I thought were bad, weaknesses, ended up being my strengths,' Vivian says.

Listen to the full podcast to hear more about Vivian's GEMBA journey.

Podcast: From weakness to strength with the GEMBA - with Vivian Faceto (GEMBA '24)

In this podcast I spoke with Seraphine Nathania about the start of her Full-time MBA journey. Seraphine specialises in risk internal auditing and decided to do an MBA here are RSM. Even though her Full-time MBA journey just started in January 2024, we asked her about her decision making process and her journey so far. We also asked her if she had any prior expectations of doing an MBA. ‘I did not expect the MBA to be an easy and smooth journey. I believe that it must be challenging. But at the same time I also believe that it will be a rewarding experience,’ Seraphine shared.

Listen to the podcast, to learn more about her decision making process and how her journey has been so far.

A Full-time MBA; challenging but rewarding - with Seraphine Nathania (FTMBA Class of '25)

In this podcast Amina Daniels (FTMBA ’26) shares her story about overcoming obstacles, her journey towards an MBA here at Rotterdam School of Management, and how she is experiencing the Full-time MBA programme so far. ‘It’s not enough to open a business. You need policy to really have a greater impact on communities,’ Amina said. 

Listen to the full interview, to learn more about the value of an MBA and advice coming from a student that is in the midst of her MBA journey.

Obstacles: creating character and building resilience – a FTMBA journey with Amina Daniels

‘Transformation is not optional in this programme. Especially because of the Strategic Leadership Development course.’ – Shreyas Kapse (GEMBA ’25)

When asked about key take-aways of the Global Experiential Learning modules, Shreyas shared: ‘The GELS’s are truly the experiential part of the learning. It is the most pragmatic kind of learning that you can expect.’ 

Listen to the full episode to learn more about his journey, his experiences and some examples of the Global Experiential Learning trips. 


Taking a bit more control of my future with the  GEMBA

In this episode I dove into the MBA journey of two of our FTMBA Class of ’26 students, Yen Pham and Pascal Chabaneix. With different stories about their personal and professional backgrounds, thoughts and insights on leadership, turning points in their lives and the whole decision making process to do an MBA, this podcast is full of inspiring stories and nuggets of wisdom you must hear!

New tracks tagged #RSMMBA