Please note: This is a Minor Plus
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Dive into a transformative learning experience where you apply your knowledge to tackle multi-disciplinary challenges. A wide spectrum of challenges, addressing real-world problems presented as business cases that mirror both current and future global issues. Companies like Boskalis, Coca Cola, Port of Rotterdam, Siemens, BAM, Rotterdam Library, Florensis, Bolidt, Orga, and others, including small and medium-sized enterprises, express great satisfaction with our All Stars Consultancy students. You’ll be trained to excel in high-performance teams, mastering advanced problem-solving methods and skills that prepare you to address the critical issues of today and tomorrow. The exciting world of Consultancy. 

Your mission? To create innovative solutions for decision-makers—often company managers—and prove their quality and feasibility. You'll showcase your work in competitive settings, from classroom challenges to two exciting training camps: one in Rotterdam and one abroad. Here, you’ll compete against international teams and expand your global network. 

Furhermore, you’ll step into the shoes of a problem-owner, collaborating with real managers to craft impactful business cases. Plus, you’ll orchestrate your own case event that showcases your leadership skills. 

Success in this program demands a commitment to personal growth and a drive to improve essential skills. You and your peers are in control, supported by expert team coaching and tailored interventions to maximize your potential. 

The result? You’ll be part of a vibrant community where learning is dynamic, collaborative, and above all, fun. 

Solving a complex business problem requires fundamental knowledge of Strategy, Marketing, Finance, Operations (incl. IT), and HR. Each team will have at least one member focusing on one of these areas. Together, the team members contribute the necessary knowledge and experience, making connections across disciplines to develop a solid solution. This also means that team members must stay up to date with the latest business trends and developments.  

Personal leadership is essential, which will be reflected in:  

• Critical and analytical thinking
• Decision making
• Creativity
• Bridging theories and praxis
• Building arguments and convincing others
• Managing time
• Performing under pressure
• Working in international and multidisciplinary teams
• Reflecting, giving and receiving feedback
• Presenting with impact
• Effective communication

If you have successfully completed this minor programme then you are able to: 

 

• Develop creative, workable solutions for complex challenges (innovation-driven)
• Identify root issues through trends and stakeholder dialogue (demand-driven)
• Use communication and teamwork skills to achieve results (collaborative working)
• Reflect on own work and behavior, and plan next steps(interactive learning)
• Connect diverse knowledge to generate new insights (knowledge creation)

1. Both honors students and those not enrolled in an honors program. The most important thing is that you want to grow, both personally and professionally. This takes time and perseverance. A genuine willingness to collaborate with others and a sense of curiosity are key. If you have these, you will become the young professional that so many companies and organizations are looking for.

2a. Business School programmes AND students with sufficient management and/or business expertise (like TBK, LE, CO, FM, Zorg, and many other programmes). If in doubt, contact the programme coordinator 

2b. Sufficient language (English) skills at advanced level are obligatory. 

1. No more than 1 resit (in student’s major) per period is allowed. If in doubt, contact the programme coordinator

1. Max. 24 students (6 teams of 4 students) including 6 – 8 international exchange students

Various management and strategy books, articles (industry and global trends, best practices, etc.), websites. No or hardly any extra costs.

Monday, Wednesday afternoon, and Thursday: physically present; Tuesday and Friday: self-study and team meetings. 

Portfolio with a one hour interview 

The program is co-designed by coaches and adapted to your needs, ensuring skill gaps are addressed for strong team and individual performance.  

High-level teamwork requires intensive contact, so sessions are typically in-person on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with remote work on Tuesdays and Fridays. However, flexibility is key—training camps may occur on Wednesdays or Fridays, and workshops could be scheduled in the evening to align with company availability. Efforts will be made to provide advance notice. 

Joint activities outside the program itself are highly recommended. 

Dennis W: “All Stars allowed me to develop in ways that I did not think were possible. The program is like nothing else.” 

Yugaank: “If you think you are great at any soft skill, like teamwork for instance, All Stars is the right place to learn that you can be much - much better.” 

Benji: “I expected to be pushed out of my comfort zone during the All Stars minor and reality far exceeded those expectations. The personal growth and connections I have created during the All Stars minor will accompany me throughout the rest of my professional career.” 

Dennis H: “Coming into this minor I had no idea what to expect. The experiences, friendships, and overall learning is nothing but rememberable for a life time.” 

Are you a student from another educational institution and you want to take a minor at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, you can apply in 2 steps as follows:

Enrollment

1) Register for the minor of your choice via the blue button Enroll. You can find this button at the top right of the minor's page.
Download and fill in the learning agreement
Submit this learning agreement to the Exam Board of your study programme.
Once the Board of Examiners has given its approval, please register for the minor in step 2 no later than 07-05-2025

2) After approval, register in OSIRIS Aanmelding of Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences via the link below (create an account first). https://osiris.hr.nl/osiris_aanmeld_hrprd/WelkomPagina.do?proces=KOM2509&opleiding=MINOR-RBS-VT+00

Part of the registration process is to upload the following documents:
- The learning agreement signed by you and by your institution;
- A scan or photo of your passport or ID card;
You will receive a message from Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences whether your application has been positively assessed or not.

In OSIRIS Aanmelding, you must also upload the Evidence Paid Tuition Fee (BBC) for the academic year in which you want to follow the minor. You can request the BBC from your institution after you have signed or issued an authorization for the payment of the tuition fees for the academic year in which you want to take the minor.

You will receive a message from Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences when your application has been approved.