During the first module of the International Master in Sustainability and Circular Bioeconomy Management, students will learn notions of:
- Managerial Economics
This module aims to prepare students by providing them with the essentials of entrepreneurship and business planning. - Entrepreneurship and Business Planning
With this module, the managerial skills required to understand a Business Plan and its structure will be developed. - Business Strategy
Through this module, students will know how to understand the long-term direction and strategy of a company, and will be able to identify the strategic business units of organizations. - Accounting & Budgeting
This module is aimed at students understanding the importance of financial management and control principles, with key indicators such as ROI, EBIT, GAAP. - Project & Operations Management
With this module, students will be able to manage projects, examine data and information, and have a diagnostic approach in solving problems. - Marketing: Traditional and Digital
Students will learn the application of marketing principles in organizational decision making. - Human Resource Management
This subject area focuses on strategic human resource issues such as workforce acquisition, development, motivation and retention.
During the second module, students will learn:
1) Integrated Sustainability Management
- Historical Overview of Climate Change Science -towards the ecological transition: the upcoming scenarios 2030-2050
- Geopolitics of Energy conflicts
- Building Sustainable Organization and Business Model Canvas
- Sustainable Mobility and related Industry – New Trends
2) Circular Bio Economy
- Circular Bio Economy, Food Waste & clean energy production
- Biodiversity Management
- Global Environmental Markets
- Fundraising and EU funding within the European
- Circular Economy Strategy
3) Physical Dimesions of Sustainability
- Urban Ecology and Smart Cities
- Sustainable Forestry & Water Resources
- Rural Transformation and smart agriculture
- International Environmental Law, Policies and Regulations
4) Climate Change and Energy Transition Scenarios
- Energy Management (Core Principals and Systems) and Lifecycle Management of Energy
- The Economics of Renewables and Energy Saving Technologies
- Roadmap for a jointly funded AU-EU Partnership on
- Climate Change and Sustainable Energy (CCSE)
During the third module, students will explore:
5) Integration of Renewable Energy (RE): Technologies and Business Models
- Renewable Energy Technologies: towards zero carbon society
- Sustainability and Innovation in RE technology
- RE and energy transition in Africa and developing countries
- The Water food Energy Nexus: from integrated approaches to innovative buisness models
6) Exploring the Future of the Bio-Economy
- Towards Sustainable Bio-Based Economy and society (case studies and best practices)
- Innovation and Sustainability in biomass energy production
- Smart Mobility
- Business Ethics and CSR
The goal of Rome Business School is to develop future managers, entrepreneurs, and professionals who are ready to capitalize on the benefits of digitalization, go global, and have a positive impact on society.
Electives are ideal tools for students to improve their employability by focusing on high-demand skills.
- Electives assist students in carving out a niche for themselves and becoming more competitive.
- Electives expose students to courses they might not have encountered otherwise.
- Electives provide a one-of-a-kind curriculum that fosters life and career skills.
- Elective courses are organized in 6 main areas of interest:
- Innovation & Growth
- Tech & Digitalization
- Industry Business Excellence
- International Business
- Global Electives with RBS School partners
- Preparation for certifications
Rome Business School Practice Lab is the place where theoretical concepts are put in practice and participants learn through experience. The Lab is run by the Italian National Research Council (CNR) managers who will examine different specialist knowledge, work on exercises and network, while sharing their experience and expertise with the students. This Lab is entirely run by The Italian National Research Council (CNR) managers with whom you will create strategy to guide customer’s throught the customer’s journey of The Italian National Research Council (CNR) products.
The Global Trends lab consists of 2 virtual sessions:
Session 1: How to Find Sources to identify global trends. Deep dive into the global world trends shaping the world of today – guest speakers from UN, UNIDO, ILO. Examples of Global Trends:
- The Future of Work
- AI, Blockchain, and Technology
- The World in 2030 – Future Scenarios (UN, IMF, ECB)
Session 2: Understand the impact of global trends on businesses, and explore ways in which businesses can adapt and transform based on future trends and forward-thinking strategies.
At the conclusion of your course, you will have the opportunity to demonstrate your skills by taking on a genuine business problem. Utilize your skills to spot chances and develop a strategy that is genuinely creative.
Take on a genuine business challenge. You might decide to work in a small group, come up with an online sales plan, or design a loyalty programme for various generations.
Two case studies from two genuine firms will be provided to you so that you can put your master’s course knowledge to the test.