International MBA
The International MBA is delivered by Chancellor Institute’s global facilitators and designed and accredited by Rome Business School.
The International MBA, a one-year program taught in English, equips you with core management skills and a data-driven approach to leadership. The program offers a comprehensive understanding of organizational management and provides a global perspective on business functions and growth, preparing you to become a disruptive international leader.
QS World University Ranking, among the most prestigious Rankings worldwide, ranked Rome Business School’s International Online MBA in the top 3 in Italy, 63rd in the world, and 23rd in EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa). This result once again demonstrates the excellence of the MBA program, which is highly educational, professionalizing, and globally competitive.
Delivered through Chancellor Institute, the International MBA features:
✔ World-Class Faculty – Learn from international industry experts
✔ Flexible Learning – Complete online in one year full-time or two years part-time
✔ Global Recognition – Earn a degree from Rome Business School
✔ Capstone Project – Apply real-world business solutions through research-driven strategy
✔ Networking & Career Growth – Connect with a global network of professionals and leaders
Accreditation
Students who successfully complete the program will receive their qualification from Rome Business School, one of the leading and most international business schools in Italy.
Duration
1 Year Full-Time,
2 Years Part-Time
Mode
100% Online
in English
Intakes
February
June
September*
Rome Business School
Rome Business School is one of the leading and most international business schools in Italy.
It is the first and only Italian Business School in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
“We are committed to creating future managers, entrepreneurs, and professionals to a level of excellence and ethics in their competences to take the world to the next age of modernity and progress.
The quality of our programs is underpinned by a working atmosphere always connected to the professional world in which the participants share experiences and learn from their classmates. If you are or want to become a proactive person, full of energy, charismatic, a leader to guide your company to success, you are one of us.”
Top Awards & Recognitions
- Top 3 Business school in Italy according to international Rankings (QS & Eduniversal)
- #1 The most International Business School in Italy
- 7 of Rome Business School’s Masters are among the top 50 Masters globally
Top-Tier Research Status
Rome Business School is the only Italian business school included in the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2025. It joins as a Reporter thanks to its Dissemination Research Center, awarded for its innovative and multidisciplinary approach, numerous international collaborations, and recognition in the academic research landscape as a promoter of knowledge exchange and dissemination worldwide.
Program Overview
The International MBA program provides you core business competences to acquire essential and up-to-date knowledge of all the departments of a company; marketing, finance, accounting, human capital and operations. Enhance your entrepreneurial spirit and lay the foundations for the creation of new businesses, while fostering innovation and creativity.
During the program, you will have the opportunity to customize your MBA by choosing a specific MBA Specialization, to tailor your career goals.
Learning Outcomes:
- Gain cross-functional skills and practical expertise to effectively manage companies and organizations.
- Develop leadership capabilities to set a clear vision, inspire teams, and achieve shared goals with ethical, social, and environmental responsibility.
- Learn to build, plan, and implement innovative strategies for both corporations and startups.
- Leverage the latest trends in technology and business to design and shape new business models.
- Enhance interpersonal skills and expand your network to excel in a global business environment.
The program employs authentic learning tasks, real-world scenarios and case studies, live workshops and client-based projects to provide students with hands-on experiences.
Career Pathways
- Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
- Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
- Strategic Director
- Financial Manager
- Sales Manager
- HR Manager
- Business Consultant
- Marketing Manager
- Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
- Entrepreneur
- Consultant
- Business Operations Manager
Courses for the International MBA
- Start with managerial core
- Get into focusing and specializing
- Become an innovative and responsible leader
- Business practice lab
- Global trends lab
- MBA specializations – pick one:
- The Core Engine in Decision Making: Big Data, AI & Automation
- Marketing
- Finance
- Leadership program
- Optional – Global Bootcamps
*Electives subject to availability
Entry Requirements
Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of professional experience or 5+ years of relevant professional experience.
Course Details
Core courses within the International MBA include the following:
Mind-Opening & Knowledge Management Setting
During the first module of the MBA, students will acquire core management skills to enhance your professional career.
Students in this module will have the opportunity to understand Business Inside Out, The Core of Business, Management, and Leadership Excellence:
- Geo-Economy & Geo-Politics for Business
- Strategy for Business Leadership [Case Study]
- Project, Program & Portfolio Management
- Global Marketing Management
- Digital Marketing & Metrics
- Budgeting & Reporting
Focusing and specializingDuring the second module of the International MBA, students will learn:
1.Entrepreneurial Business Plan
- Entrepreneurship & Business Planning for new ventures
- Private Equity and Venture Capital
2.People and Talent Management
- Change & Crisis Management
- Digital HR Strategy
3.Financial Management
- Financial Management for Decision Making
- Corporate and Investment Banking
4.Operations & Performance Management
- Sustainable Value-chain Operations [Case Study]
- Business & ESG Dashboard
5.Managerial Data Science & Business Analytics
- Data Science for Business Growth
- Big Data and Business Analytics [Case Study]
Drive change and innovation for Global Business ImmersionDuring the third module of the MBA, students will learn how to:
6.Global Business Immersion and Leadership
- Leadership for Sustainability & Ethics
- International Business and Cross-Cultural Management
7.The Future of Business and Disruptive Innovation
- Design Thinking & Disruptive Innovation
- Digital Transformation
- New Technologies and the Future of Business
The Lab is entirely run by managers from School’s Partner Companies and the hands on activities included are specific for each Master’s program and goal.
Student may collaborate to develop a product launch strategy and run a virtual company as CEO. The Business Simulation is an innovative and engaging managerial tool that allow to reproduce the dynamics and logic of a business.
Business in Action – Hands-on Lab
The Global Trends lab consists of 2 virtual sessions:
Session 1: How to Find Sources to Identify Global Trends Identify sources and monitor 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
- Ethics of AI and Big Data
- The World in 2030: Future Scenarios
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
Why Specialization?Customize your MBA by choosing 1 out of 3 specializations, designed to advance certain skills which are relevant in your chosen business area. MBA Specialization in:
Big Data, AI and Automation:
- Effective communication of Impact Data
- Business Process Reengineering and Automation
- Industry 4.0 & Digital Transformation
- Automation & Hyperautomation Technologies
- Data Management Regulations
Marketing:
- Marketing of ‘’Made in Italy’’ – Excellence in 6 A’s
- Business Marketing and Sales (B2B)
- Retailing & E-commerce
- Revolution: Strategy,
Growth, Analytics - Regenerative ‘’Purpose Driven’’ Marketing
- Marketing and Innovation
- Big Data for Marketing Intelligence
Finance:
- Financial Derivatives
- Excel Modeling of Financial Transactions
- Debt Instruments
- Sales & Trading
- Portfolio theory
- Value Investing
- Investment research and data analysis
- International Finance
- Finance Innovation
An educational experience
At the conclusion of your educational experience, you will have the opportunity to demonstrate your abilities by tackling a real-world business challenge. Utilize your abilities to identify opportunities and develop a truly innovative strategy.
Take on a genuine company challenge. You can join a small team to create a marketing plan for a new business, develop a strategy to increase online sales, or develop a loyalty offering for different generations.
You will be given two case studies from two different companies to put your master’s course knowledge to the test.
Students within the International MBA can elect to undertake a Global Bootcamp as an optional extracurricular activity. Additional fees apply. Bootcamps are subject to availability. Checkout the Bootcamp page for more information.
Bootcamps are an intensive and highly engaging experience that allow participants to fully immerse themselves in a given topic or sector. During a bootcamp, students have the opportunity to deepen their skills, acquire new knowledge and put into practice what they have learnt through a combination of theoretical lectures, practical workshops and collaborative activities.
Throughout the week, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in an intensive and engaging business experience. You will face stimulating challenges, interact with experienced managers, students and lecturers, and have the opportunity to develop your own project. This project, the result of your commitment and creativity, will be presented at the end of the Bootcamp Experience, allowing you to showcase your skills and ideas in front of an audience of experts and industry professionals. It will be a unique opportunity to test your skills, receive valuable feedback and deepen your knowledge of the corporate world, contributing to your professional growth and development.
Among Rome Business School’s partners
Top 3
Business school in Italy (QS & Eduniversal)
98%
Student placement rate
17%
Average salary increase upon master completion
* Data on employment rate and salary increase refer to Rome Business School figures
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Disclaimer
The International MBA is available online only.
Program structures are subject to change and students must check with their course advisors for the latest approved curriculum.
Not all programs and courses are offered in every intake.
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