International Master in Sustainability and Circular Bioeconomy Management
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-04-22 | - |
| 2025-04-22 | - |
| 2025-10-01 | - |
Program Overview
The International Master in Sustainability and Circular Bioeconomy Management equips students with core management knowledge and specialization in sustainable business practices, circular bioeconomy, and sustainable energy management. Through a combination of theoretical learning and practical application, the program prepares graduates for careers in industries such as consulting, international organizations, and NGOs, leading to a +28% salary increase after one year. With a focus on real-world problem-solving, the program offers flexibility and international opportunities for students to enhance their skills and career prospects.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The International Master in Sustainability and Circular Bioeconomy Management equips students with core management knowledge and specialization in Sustainability Management and Circular Bioeconomy. The program aims to help students rethink businesses and create value by addressing topics such as the physical dimensions of sustainability, smart cities, renewable energy, and the principles and benefits of sustainability management and circular bioeconomy. It also provides key knowledge of fundraising (for the Just Transition Mechanism) of the European Commission's valuable project "A European Green Deal". Learning outcomes include understanding sustainability frameworks (distinguishing between corporate sustainability, CSR, ESG, and circular bioeconomy), sustainable leadership and circular business models, performance measurement tools for sustainable investments, the role of Big Data, IoT, and blockchain in driving sustainability, and expertise in sustainable biomaterials, bioproducts, and strategies for securing funding for scalable innovations. The program is designed around four pillars: real link with companies, internationality, professional impact, and higher purpose.
Outline:
The program is structured around three modules: Circular Bio Economy: Circular Bio Economy, waste management, resource recovery, clean energy production, biodiversity management, sustainable supply chain management, and EU funding within the European Circular Economy Strategy. Sustainable leadership and change management: Sustainable strategies and business models, driving organizational change, engaging stakeholders, governance of a sustainable business, leveraging diversity and inclusion, and business canvas for value creation. Measurement and Reporting of Sustainable performance: Corporate accountability, transparency, greenwashing, sustainable finance, ESG investing and ratings, limitations of conventional accounting, sustainability reporting and KPIs, and regulatory developments.
Module 3: Build sustainable bioeconomy, manage technologies and become a socially responsible leader:
This module covers: Integration of Technologies in sustainable business models: Renewable Energy Technologies, digital tools for sustainable business, Big data and IoT for environmental management, and blockchain for transparent supply chains. Innovation in Circular Bio Economy: Social and sustainable innovations, practical biomaterials and bioproducts, business model innovation in bioeconomy, and scaling sustainable innovations. In addition to these core modules, the program includes:
- Electives: Students can choose electives from seven main areas of interest: Next Gen Business (Innovation, AI, and Digital Growth), and Global Business Excellence (Industry Business Excellence, International Business, Global Electives with RBS international partner Business Schools, and Introduction to preparation for professional certifications).
- Practice Lab (with ENILIVE): A hands-on lab where theoretical concepts are put into practice with ENILIVE managers, focusing on decarbonized mobility.
- Business in Action - Hands-on Lab (Global Trends Lab): Two virtual sessions focusing on identifying and understanding the impact of global trends on businesses.
- Capstone Project: Students tackle a real business challenge from a corporate partner. The program's structure is broken down as follows: 5% Managerial Core, 35% Focusing and Specializing, 10% Innovative and Responsible Leadership, 10% Electives, 15% Business in Action, 5% Global Trends Lab, and 20% Capstone Project.
Teaching:
The program utilizes a combination of theoretical learning and practical application. Teaching methods include lectures, case studies, hands-on labs (Business Practice Lab with ENILIVE), company visits, in-class exercises, and participation in international bootcamps. The faculty comprises highly qualified international university professors, trainers, and business managers from various operational and professional fields. The program director is Alessandro Franceschini.
Careers:
The program prepares students for careers as Urban Planners, Energy Managers, Project Managers in Sustainability, Renewable Energy & Climate Change, Consultants for Environmental Issues, Sustainability Advisors, Directors of NGOs, Circular Economy Managers, Green Business Entrepreneurs/Innovators, and Sustainability Managers. Graduates may find employment in consulting firms, international organizations, and NGOs. The program boasts a +28% salary increase for graduates after one year.
Other:
The master's program is under the patronage of RES4Africa, which is an active partner in content design, guest lectures, Business Practice labs, company visits, placement, and job opportunities. The program offers flexibility, allowing students to study online or on campus. Several international bootcamps are available in locations such as Silicon Valley, Paris, Barcelona, Rome, Tuscany, Lagos, Doha, London, and China. The Corporate Advisory Board (CAB) plays a key role in the quality assurance process. Student testimonials are provided, highlighting positive experiences and career outcomes. The average age of students in the online and on-campus programs is also provided.
Rome Business School is one of the leading Business Schools in Italy which offers Master and MBA programs both on campus and online, as well as Executive Education training programs. We always maintain an international vision, and our mission is to train global leaders equipped to manage companies all over the world from an innovative and sustainable perspective.
Rome Business School is the most international Business School in Italy with more than 2.100 students per year coming from 161 countries, counting also with 269 university partnerships and agreements in 26 countries and 4 continents worldwide. Rome Business School is strongly connected with the world of work: +616 companies partner for networking, job opportunities and Master lectures. The School has students coming from more than 150 countries.
Accreditation, Membership & Ranking
The Rome Business School and its programs are accredited and has membership with the following institutions and organizations:
EFMD (European Foundation for Management Development)
ECBE (European Council for Business Education)
ASFOR (The Italian Association for Management Training)
PMI (Project Management Institute)
EADL (European Association For Distant Learning)
The admissions process’s purpose is to certify a candidate’s eligibility to enrol in the International Master of Sustainability and Circular Bioeconomy Management. When evaluating candidates, the academic background, prior experiences in the Master’s programme themes, and motivation will all be taken into account. Following submission, the application will be examined by the Rome Business School’s academic committee. It is critical to include all required documentation in order to ensure the application’s acceptability.
I wanted to create my own business, however, I realized I had a gap in my knowledge as I’d only ever done medicine and research. Rome Business School offered a program covering all the soft skills I lacked and I thought it was a perfect match, especially when I chose the RBS4Entrepreneurship path. RBS truly shaped the entrepreneur I am now.
I’ve chosen RBS since I fell in love with their international profile, the variety of courses and the specialization in such a demanding field like Human Resources. What I like about the course is that it goes deep into HR, with its very specialized formula and international professors with a long career in the field.
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