MBA

Program Overview

It combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on learning, including a Silicon Valley bootcamp, Porsche Business Practice Lab, and personalized coaching. The program focuses on emerging technologies, innovation, and sustainable value-chain operations, preparing graduates for leadership roles in global businesses.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Rome Business School MBA program aims to cultivate leaders who possess self-awareness, a comprehensive understanding of business dynamics (present and future), and the ability to leverage their leadership potential for team building and global business problem-solving. The program includes a one-week bootcamp in Silicon Valley, USA, transforming students into impactful leaders and professionals. The learning approach is case-based, hands-on, and incorporates playful elements like role-playing and business simulation games. The program focuses on staying ahead of technological trends with a global perspective, identifying innovative opportunities for competitive advantage, understanding the evolution of business models, and analyzing the dynamics of ecosystems involving big tech, startups, universities, and venture funds. The Silicon Valley experience provides hands-on exposure to cutting-edge trends, networking with senior executives, and immersion in a highly innovative environment. The program also includes a Business Practice Lab with Porsche, where students develop product launch and digital marketing strategies. A Career Accelerator Program aims to increase salaries by 25% through customized professional profile development, career guidance, workshops, and networking events. Students can also participate in an Individual MBA Coaching Program with specialized coaches to enhance professional and personal skills. The curriculum allows for specialization in four areas: emerging technologies, innovation, industry knowledge, and disruptive skills for global business impact. A "CEO for 1 Day" opportunity allows students to shadow a top executive. The program is built on four pillars: a true link with companies, internationality (including bootcamps in various locations), professional impact (through academic and career services), and a higher purpose ("Better Managers for a Better World"). The MBA syllabus aims to educate young professionals with the managerial skills needed to be disruptive international leaders, driving change and possessing a growth mindset.

Outline:

The MBA is structured around several modules:

• 10% Start with Managerial Core: This initial module equips students with core management skills, covering topics such as Geo-Economy & Geo-Politics for Business, Strategy for Business Leadership (case study), Project, Program & Portfolio Management, Global Marketing Management, Digital Marketing & Metrics (case study), and Budgeting & Reporting.
• 30% Create, Plan and Grow Business: This module focuses on entrepreneurial skills and business planning for new ventures, including Private Equity and Venture Capital, People and Talent Management, Change & Crisis Management, Digital HR Strategy, Financial Management, Financial Management for Decision Making, Corporate and Investment Banking, Operations & Performance Management, Sustainable Value-chain Operations (case study), Business & ESG Dashboard, Managerial Data Science & Business Analytics, and Data Science for Business Growth (including a Big Data and Business Analytics case study).
• 10% New Tech, Future Trends and Global Leadership: This module explores global business immersion and leadership, Leadership for Sustainability & Ethics, International Business and Cross-Cultural Management, The Future of Business and Disruptive Innovation, Design Thinking & Disruptive Innovation, and Digital Transformation, along with New Technologies and the Future of Business.
• 10% Electives: Students choose electives from seven main areas of interest: Next Gen Business (Innovation, AI, and Digital Growth), Global Business Excellence (Industry Business Excellence, International Business, Global Electives with RBS international partners, and Introduction to preparation for professional certifications).
• 10% Business in Action: This involves a Practice Lab with Porsche (a 12-hour hands-on workshop) and a Business Simulation Game (3-6 rounds simulating company operations).
A Practical Challenge requires students to tackle a real business challenge, such as creating a market analysis.
• 20% Capstone Project: Students showcase their skills by addressing a genuine business challenge, developing strategies, and applying their knowledge through case studies.
• 5% Global Trends Lab: This consists of two virtual sessions focusing on identifying and understanding the impact of global trends on businesses and exploring adaptation strategies.

Teaching:

The MBA program employs a hands-on, case-based learning approach enriched with playful elements like role-playing and business simulation games. The faculty comprises highly qualified international university professors, trainers, and business managers with diverse backgrounds. The teaching strategy focuses on equipping students with in-demand workplace knowledge and skills. Specific faculty members are listed with their extensive professional experience.

Careers:

The program aims to prepare students for roles such as CEO, CFO, COO, high-tech entrepreneurs, strategic management consultants, financial senior analysts, venture capitalists/fund managers, strategic business development directors, ESG directors, board members, sales & marketing directors, and HR directors. The average salary increase for graduates is reported as +36%.

Other:

The Rome Business School is described as the most international business school in Italy, offering a stimulating environment with an international faculty, diverse student body, and international bootcamps. The Corporate Advisory Board, composed of 103 leaders, managers, and professionals, plays a key role in the Quality Assurance Process, ensuring the program's continuous improvement and relevance to the business world. The Career Services team provides support through Occupational and Entrepreneurial Pathways, helping students develop the necessary skills and connections for career success. Student testimonials highlight the program's positive impact on professional and personal growth. The program's purpose is described as providing essential tools for career advancement, significantly improving responsibility, level, and salary.