International Master in Sustainability and Circular BioEconomy

The Specialized International Master in Sustainability and Circular BioEconomy of Rome Business School is the ideal choice for anybody who wants to build a management career in sustainability-related divisions and organizations, while at the same time taking a full part in the circular economy and benefitting from the positive change that it generates. Run in an Online or On-Campus format, the Master's is designed to provide a strong foundation in sustainability management, as well as the opportunity to understand the benefits of the circular biobioeconomy and contribute directly to it by transforming existing businesses, creating sustainable products, and setting sustainable development goals.

Rome Business School is a member of Planeta Formación y Universidades, an international network created in 2003 by the De Agostini and group Planeta that embodies a strong commitment from both companies, university education, and vocational and lifelong training.

Shape your professional path through 4 pillars:

Real link with companies

An international network of companies partners to help young and senior sectionals in building their careers and RBS to create the better learning experience possible, thanks to Business Practice LAB, Company visits, in-class exercises, and exclusive lecturers

Internationality

Rome Business School is proudly the most international business school in Italy, being able to immerse our students in a stimulating environment, thanks to our international faculty, our exclusive Bootcamps in Silicon Valley, Barcellona, Paris, Rome, and Tuscany, and mixed ethnicity in our classes

Professional Impact

Our higher purpose is to managers and students For this reason, we’ve built our Masters around our students’ professional and personal growth, providing different services and experiences, just like our Career Services, multiple company meetings, Company Shadowing, Individual Coaching sessions, and a soft skills program.

Higher Purpose

Following our motto, Better Managers for a Better World, an entire section of our master's is fully dedicated to a higher purpose in business, Corporate Social Responsibility, and the creation of a sustainable approach and mindset to business.

The Specialized International Master in Sustainability and Circular BioEconomy is designed to provide a strong foundation in sustainability management, as well as the opportunity to understand the benefits of circular

Bioeconomy and contribute directly to it by transforming existing businesses, creating sustainable products, and setting sustainable development goals.

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Mind-Opening & Knowledge Management Setting

25% Program

Core Management Competences

• Marketing: Traditional & Digital ​
• Project & Operations Management ​
• Managerial Economics​
• Accounting and Budgeting ​
• Entrepreneurship and Business Planning ​
• Business Strategy​
• Human Resources Management

Innovate

Focusing and specializing

60% Program

• Integrated Sustainability Management
• Circular BioBioeconomy
• Physical Dimensions of Sustainability Management and Environmental Law
• Climate Change and Energy Transition Scenarios

Transform

Being an innovative and responsible leader

15% Program

Integration of Renewable Energy (RE): Technologies and Business Models

• The Economics of Biomass Energy
• Roadmap for a jointly funded AU-EU Partnership on Climate Change and Sustainable Energy (CCSE)
• Climate Change, Innovation, and Energy Transition

Exploring the Future of the BioBioeconomy

• Towards Sustainable Bio-Based Bioeconomy (case studies and best practices)
• Innovation and Sustainability in Energy Transition
• Sustainability and Energy Transition in Africa and Developing Countries

Smart Mobility – Guest Lectures by Daniele Maver.

Leadership Program

Soft skills are personal attributes that can affect relationships, communication, and interaction with others, which are crucial for business success and effective leadership in the high-tech world and digital transformation in which we live. None of the new technology and innovation can be applied without proper leadership. The Leadership Program is a path toward self-discovery, empowerment, and reinvention, enabling participants to become leaders of the future. The program is practice-based, consisting of 5 interactive courses, including a self-assessment test, role-plays, and quizzes.

• Communication & Persuasion in the Digital Age.
• High-Performance Collaboration
• Agile Leadership.
• Scenario & Forecasting
• Emotional Intelligence.

Capstone Project

At the end of your educational experience, you will have the chance to prove your abilities by tackling a real business challenge. Use your talent to identify opportunities and create a truly innovative strategy.

Work on one of two real Business Challenges of a specific company. Choose between a Business Plan or a Big Data plan.

The Structure

To create your final project, follow the Ready, Set, Go Structure

• Ready
  • Stage 1: Team Creation
  • Stage 2: Capstone Project – Kick-Off
• Set
  • Stage 3: Project Proposal, followed by two Mentoring Sessions
• Go
  • Stage 4: Knowledge in Action
  • Stage 5: Capstone Project Presentation

Rome Business School International Bootcamps experiences

During the full week, you will experience an intensive and fully immersive business experience, facing challenges, dealing with managers, students, and lecturers, and creating your project that will be presented at the end of the Bootcamp Experience

1. Silicon Valley – “Silicon Valley Bootcamp” to open your mind 360°
2. Paris – ESLSCA | “Bootcamp: When Art meets Fashion and Luxury”
3. Barcelona – EAE Business School | “Bootcamp on Entrepreneurship & Design Sprint”
4. Rome – Rome Business School | “Bootcamp on International Business Leadership”
5. Tuscany – Castle Volognano | “Bootcamp on Tourism, Food, Wine & Experiential Luxury”

Throughout your Master in Data Science, you will be accompanied and supported by our Career Services team. With over 10 years of experience in education, we help young talents and managers to build their future, guiding them along the path that best suits their capabilities, desires, and professional goals.

In particular, according to the most recent statistics:

• 92% have received new employment offers
• 74% of our students manage to increase their salary after completing their Master
• 46% of our students are employed before completing their Master's program
• 73% of our students get a job within 6 months of finishing their Master's program
• 84% of our students increase their professional responsibilities after doing the Master

To give our students the best support in achieving their professional objectives, we’ve structured our Career Service into two core areas:

• Career Acceleration Program: the Career Acceleration Program will help you develop the knowledge, market insights, and tools that you need to pursue a successful career in a specific industry. You will benefit from valuable connections with top companies and recruiters.
• RBS4Entrepreneurship: we focus on your entrepreneurial side. Are you planning to start up your own business or dreaming about becoming the fresh and innovative driving force within an organization? We will equip you with skills and knowledge to discover, test, and improve your entrepreneurial skills, develop a business idea and finally launch your own business.

The master's is particularly suitable for those who want to pursue a career in the following roles:

• Sustainability, energy, and innovation within leading companies in both the public and private sectors.
• Energy Manager
• Project Managers in Sustainability, Renewable Energy, Climate Change projects
• Consulting firms; International organizations and NGOs.
• Policy Analysts
• Consultant for Environmental Issues
• Adviser on sustainable business and policy, sustainable new product development, and investment/funding within existing companies.
• Director of NGO
• Circular Economy Manager
• Green Business Entrepreneur/Innovator