Organization Trade Management aimed at Asia (TMA) is part of Rotterdam Business School which is the international institute of Rotterdam University. TMA started in 1998 and is characterized by its practical focus. The competencies were formulated in cooperation with business life and translated into an education profile and an associate curriculum. TMA has strong connections with Dutch and international business life involved in Asia, this resulted in a big variety of guest lecturers from reputable companies and institutions. Reputation In 2004 TMA received the highest ever given accreditation by the NVAO to a Dutch or Flemish applied science studies.