International Online Master in Sustainability and Circular Bioeconomy Management
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-04-01 | - |
| 2025-10-01 | - |
Program Overview
The International Online Master in Sustainability and Circular Bioeconomy Management prepares professionals for a sustainable business mindset. Combining management core knowledge with specialization in circular bioeconomy, this program offers practical training through a "Business in Action" component, focusing on decarbonization, innovation, and EU funding opportunities. Graduates enjoy an average salary increase of over 22%, with career pathways in energy, innovation, and sustainability sectors.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The International Online Master in Sustainability and Circular Bioeconomy Management aims to prepare professionals and companies to understand the benefits of Circular Bio Economy and contribute directly to it. This involves transforming existing businesses, leading the creation of sustainable products, and setting sustainable development goals. The master is structured to initially equip students with core knowledge in management before moving to specialization in Sustainability and Circular Bioeconomy management. The program's higher purpose is to build managers and leaders with a sustainable approach and mindset to business, incorporating Corporate Social Responsibility. It offers a double certification from Rome Business School and Università degli Studi di Palermo (UniPa), providing 60 CFUs. A key feature is the "Business in Action" component, including a Business Practice Lab with ENILIVE focusing on decarbonized mobility, creating Business Canvas Models, and developing environmental projects for EU funding. The program is under the patronage of RES4Africa, which contributes to content design, guest lectures, business practice labs, company visits, and placement/job opportunities. The program boasts a +22% salary increase for graduates after one year. It also includes international bootcamps across four continents.
Outline:
Being an innovative and responsible leader:
This module explores: 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); and Innovation in Circular Bio Economy (social and sustainable innovations, biomaterials and bioproducts, business model innovation in bioeconomy, and scaling sustainable innovations).
Electives:
Students can choose electives from seven main areas: Next Gen Business (Innovation & Growth, AI4 Business, Tech & Digitalization); Global Business Excellence (Industry Business Excellence, International Business, Global Electives with RBS international partners, and Introduction to preparation for professional certifications).
Business in Action:
This involves the Practice Lab with ENILIVE, where students work on real-world projects with ENILIVE managers, focusing on decarbonized mobility and customer journey strategies. However, the text mentions self-assessments, tests, practical assignments, and a capstone project as part of the learning process. Modules end with assessments to measure learning, with professors providing feedback.
Teaching:
The program uses the Flexon Learning Methodology, based on the Planeta Formacion y Universidades online model. This methodology is described as:
- Self-paced: Students learn at their own pace in pre-master courses using pre-recorded interactive sessions, PPT presentations, exercises, and self-assessments.
- Professor-led and facilitated: Live, interactive lectures are delivered via Blackboard, using discussion forums, chats, emails, breakout sessions, whiteboards, and audio/video sharing.
- Live & interactive: Engaging teaching methods are used to foster interaction and maintain student engagement.
- Practical & applicable: Class activities and online materials are applied in assessments, the capstone project, and class activities.
- Synchronous and asynchronous activities: The program combines real-time activities (chats, breakout rooms) with on-demand activities (emails, discussion forums, recorded lectures). The teaching is further described as Faculty-Centered (module starts and ends) and Team-Centered (collaborative learning through case studies, synchronous/asynchronous activities, class forums, and live classes). The faculty includes highly selected international university professors, trainers, and business managers from various fields.
Careers:
The program prepares students for careers in sustainability, energy, and innovation within leading companies (public and private sectors), including roles such as Energy Manager, Project Manager in Sustainability/Renewable Energy/Climate Change projects, Consultant for Environmental Issues, Adviser on sustainable business and policy, Circular Economy Manager, and Green Business Entrepreneur/Innovator. Graduates may also find opportunities in consulting firms, international organizations, NGOs, and as Directors of NGOs. The average salary increase for graduates is reported as 15.7%.
Other:
The program includes international bootcamps in various locations (Silicon Valley, Paris, Barcelona, Rome, Tuscany, Lagos, Qatar, London, China, Grand Tour of Italy, Porto, and Dublin), offering immersive business experiences and networking opportunities. The program is partnered with Università degli Studi di Palermo (UniPa), a public institution with a long history in higher education and research. The partnership emphasizes quality of teaching and research for sustainable development. The Corporate Advisory Board (CAB), composed of 103 leaders, managers, and professionals, plays a key role in the quality assurance process and continuous improvement of the program. Student testimonials highlight positive experiences and career outcomes. The program also offers various scholarships.
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)
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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