Rome Business School

Rome Business School (RBS) is an international business school based in Rome, Italy, offering a wide range of master's degrees, MBA programmes, executive education and — more recently — bachelor's degrees, with on-campus and online options.^[1][2]

• The school attracts a diverse student body from more than 161 countries, creating a multicultural and global learning environment.
• Ranks strongly on International Student Diversity (32).^[3]

• Founded in 2011 by Antonio Ragusa, RBS is headquartered at Via Giuseppe Montanelli 5, Rome, Italy.^[1]
• Over the years, the school expanded its educational offerings beyond postgraduate master's and MBA programmes, embracing a broader and more international approach to business education.
• In 2025, in response to growing demand and institutional development, RBS launched a three-year bachelor's degree in partnership with Teesside University.^[4]

The Rome Business School was founded in 2011 in Rome, Italy by Antonio Ragusa and its campus is located in Via Giuseppe Montanelli, 5, Rome. The school launched its activities by offering training and post-graduate Master courses in the field of marketing and other managerial competencies such as Human Resources.

In 2013, the school signed several partnerships with foreign institutes and universities such as the EAE Business School.

Since 2019, Rome Business School is a member of Planeta Formación y Universidades, an international network created by De Agostini and the group Planeta.^[5]

RBS continues to provide a comprehensive selection of postgraduate and professional study programmes, delivered in English (and some in Italian, when applicable), with flexible modalities (full-time, part-time, online).^[6]

Programmes span multiple disciplines: business administration (MBA), marketing and sales, project management, HR & talent management, finance and economics, supply chain & operations, fashion & luxury, innovation & technology, arts and culture management, tourism and hospitality, among others. Rome Business School+1

RBS positions itself as one of the fastest-growing business schools in Europe and claims a leading role among international business schools in Italy, combining academic quality, innovation and global outlook.^[6][1]

RBS now offers a Bachelor's degree in Business Economics, delivered in English, on-campus in Rome, through its collaboration with Teesside University. Rome Business School+2Rome Business School+2

• Double Degree: Graduates obtain a Bachelor of Science in Business Economics (awarded by Teesside University, UK) and a Diploma in General Management awarded by RBS.^[7]
• Credits / ECTS: The program corresponds to 360 UK credits, equivalent to 180 ECTS credits, matching the European standard for a three-year bachelor's degree.^[7]
• Curriculum & Approach: The bachelor's combines rigorous academic grounding in economics, business, and quantitative methods with practical, real-world applications via case studies, business simulations, and industry projects.
• International Exposure & Employability Focus: Students may benefit from workshops, company visits, networking events, bootcamps, and career services, aimed at preparing them for global business careers.^[8]

This addition broadens RBS's traditional portfolio (formerly focused on graduate-level education), embedding undergraduate education in its international, career-oriented model.

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 Rome Business School's courses are fully taught in English and can be attended either on campus or online with live lectures. The courses part- time include:

• MBA – Master in Business Administration
• Master in Luxury and Fashion Management
• Master in Marketing and Sales
• Master in International Human Resources Management
• Master in Digital Marketing and Business Transformation
• Master in Arts and Culture Management
• Master in Food and Beverage
• Master in Fashion and Design Management
• Master in Sport & Lifestyle Management
• Master in Data Science
• Master in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• Master in Project Management
• Master in Finance
• Master in Supply Chain Management and Logistic
• Master in Sustainability and Circular Bio Economy
• Master in Media and Entertainment
• Master in Tourism and Hospitality Management
• Master in International Law and Compliance
• Master in Ethics, Diversity and Inclusion
• Master in Energy Management
• Master in Pharma and Health Management
• Master in Artificial Intelligence

With the aim of offering courses also for Italian students who do not speak English, Rome Business School has created the following master's courses in Italian:

• Executive Master in Marketing and Sales
• Executive Master in Human Resources Management
• Executive Master in Project Management
• Executive Master in Data Science
• Executive Master in Finanza e Mercati Finanziari
• Executive Master in Gestione dell’Arte e dei Beni Culturali
• Executive Master in Gestione della Moda e Lusso
• Executive Master in Supply Chain Management e Logistics
• Executive Master in Gestione dello Sport
• Executive Master in Sostenibilità ed Economia Circolare
• Executive Master in Luxury Hotel Management

As full time:

• Global Master in Marketing
• Global Master in Human Resources Management
• Global Master in Fashion and Luxury Management
• Global Master in International Management (MIM)
• Global Master in Data Science and Business Analytics

RBS emphasizes a strong international orientation. Its global academic network spans dozens of partner universities across many countries, offering exchange opportunities, dual programmes and cross-cultural exposure.

The school also maintains a connection with the corporate world: through career services, industry connections, business labs, bootcamps and company collaborations.^[9]

Rome Business School collaborates with a global network of universities and business schools to enhance academic exchange, double-degree opportunities, and international mobility.

Its key partnerships include:

• Teesside University (United Kingdom) – RBS delivers a three-year Bachelor’s Degree in Business Economics in academic partnership with Teesside University, allowing students to earn a UK-awarded Bachelor of Science alongside an RBS Diploma in General Management.
• Pace University (United States) – Collaboration providing international study experiences and academic exchange opportunities.
• ESLSCA Business School (France) – Partnership supporting dual programmes, international weeks, and cross-border academic initiatives.
• Cyprus Institute of Marketing – The Cyprus Business School® (Cyprus) – Cooperation for joint learning initiatives and international training programmes.
• Valencian International University – VIU (Spain) – Academic collaboration for specialised training and joint educational projects.^[10]
• EAE Business School (Spain) – One of RBS's established partnerships for global learning experiences, exchange activities and business-focused educational programmes.^[11]

With the recent addition of a bachelor's programmes in partnership with a UK university, Rome Business School has broadened its educational scope — from exclusively postgraduate and professional training to a full-fledged undergraduate offering.

This expansion reinforces RBS's ambition to provide a global, flexible, and employment-oriented business education, making it an increasingly relevant institution for students seeking international degrees and careers in business.

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