Rome, Italy
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
Italian
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Request application deadline
EARLIEST START DATE
Apr 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 8,900 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* 25% of the scholarship
Key Summary
Introduction
The master aims to provide a solid foundation in sustainability management by also offering the opportunity to understand the benefits of the circular bio-economy and directly contribute to it through the transformation of existing businesses, the creation of sustainable products and the implementation of sustainability objectives. Sustainable Development.
Overview of the Executive Master in Sustainability and Circular Economy
Participants will first equip themselves with a general basic knowledge of management, and then specialize in the management of sustainability and the circular bio-economy, learning specifically how to rethink their businesses, how to create value, understand the principles and benefits of sustainability management and the circular bio-economy, the physical dimensions of sustainability, the scope of smart cities, renewable energy, as well as will provide all participants with the key information needed to understand and submit funding applications.
Modella il tuo percorso professionale attraverso 4 pilastri
Forte legame con le aziende
Grazie al Business Practice LAB, alle company visits, ad esercizi in classe, docenti esclusivi, ed una rete internazionale di aziende partner, aiutiamo giovani ed esperti professionisti a costruire e implementare il proprio percorso professionale.
Internationality
Vantando il titolo di Business School più internazionale del bel Paese, la Rome Business School consente ai propri studenti di entrare a far parte di un contesto stimolante, grazie ad un corpo docenti fortemente internazionale e multiculturale. Durante questo percorso sarà inoltre possibile partecipare ai Bootcamps con mete esclusive quali Silicon Valley, Barcellona, Parigi, Roma e Toscana.
Professional impact
Con l’obiettivo di formare manager e futuri leader, tutti i nostri master hanno come principale scopo la crescita professionale e personale di ogni studente. Durante l’intero percorso verranno infatti forniti servizi alla carriera, visite a compagnie operanti nel settore, company shadowing, sessioni di coaching individuali ed il programma per lo sviluppo delle soft skills.
Scopo più elevato
In linea con il nostro motto, Better Managers for a Better World, un’intera sezione dei nostri Master sarà dedicata allo studio degli aspetti più innovativi in trend nel settore, legati soprattutto alla responsabilità sociale delle imprese secondo un modello di sviluppo sostenibile da essere applicato in ogni ambito del business.
Why choose our Master in Sustainability and Circular Economy
Career impact
Salary increase of 36%, after 1 year of completion of the Master in Sustainability and Organic Circular Economy.
Under the patronage of CNR & RES4Africa
- The master's degree is under the patronage of the CNR and RES4AFRICA, which are active partners for the realization of the master's degree through:
- Content design
- Lectures and guest teaching
- Business practice laboratory
- Visits to companies
- Internship and work opportunities
Get an international experience
10 international bootcamps on 4 continents. International bootcamps in Rome, Silicon Valley, Paris, Tuscany, Barcelona, Qatar and Lagos (Nigeria), London, China, Grand Tour Italy: you will live an engaging and stimulating experience, focused on business themes.
Introduction to preparation for the EGE Certification
- Become a leading professional in the new era of the Energy System with the EGE certification - Energy Management Expert, in compliance with the UNI 11339:2009 standard.
- Students can choose as an elective course the introduction to exam preparation by following the criteria established to obtain the EGE Expert in Energy Management certification.
Business in Action
- 2 experiential visits - among the possible destinations:
- RINA Materials Development Center (CSM).
- ENEA CASACCIA research centre
- Kyoto Club
- CREA - Council for agricultural research and analysis of agricultural economics
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Based on the candidate's personal profile, experience and proven motivation, he/she can obtain a scholarship to partially cover the tuition fee. The Rome Business School offers the most deserving candidates the opportunity to benefit from 7 different types of scholarships. These partial financial coverages can consist of 6 months of interest-free financing.
- Early enrollment scholarship
- Continuous Learning Scholarship
- Academic Excellence Scholarship
- Entrepreneurial contribution
- Best Managers for a Better World scholarship
- Contribution for student loan assistance
Competition for scholarships increases as the start date approaches and funds are limited, so it is advisable to apply as early as possible.
Curriculum
10% starts with the managerial core
Start with management practices and knowledge capital
During the first module of the Master in Sustainability and Circular Economy, students will learn about:
- Business economics
This module aims to prepare students by providing them with the essentials of entrepreneurship and business planning. - Entrepreneurship and Business Planning
This module will develop the managerial skills required to understand a Business Plan and its structure. - Business Strategy
In this module, students will learn how to understand the long-term direction and strategy of a company, and how to identify the strategic business units of organizations. - Accounting and Budgeting
This module aims to provide an understanding of 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, have a diagnostic approach in solving problems. - Marketing: Traditional and Digital
Students will learn how to apply marketing principles to organizational decision making. - Human Resources
This thematic area focuses on strategic human resources issues such as workforce acquisition, development, motivation and retention. - Data Analytics for Managers
This course is designed to equip students with the basic knowledge needed to analyze and interpret large data sets in order to make effective business decisions and formulate effective business strategies.
35% dedicate themselves to focusing and specializing
During the second module of the Master in Sustainability and Circular Economy, students will learn:
1) Integrated sustainability management
- Historical overview of climate change science: towards the ecological transition: future scenarios 2030-2050
- Geopolitics of energy conflicts
- Building a Sustainable Organization and the Business Model Canvas
- Sustainable mobility and related sector: new trends
2) Circular bio-economy
- Circular Bio-Economy, Energy Production and Biodiversity Management
- EU Fundraising and Financing within the European Circular Economy Strategy
3) Physical dimensions of sustainability (Environmental Management and Law)
- Urban ecology and sustainable management of green areas and water resources
- Rural transformation and agriculture
- International environmental law, policies and regulations
4) Climate change and energy transition scenarios
- Energy Management (Basics and Systems) and Energy Life Cycle Management
- The economics of renewable energy and energy-saving technologies
- Action Plan for a Joint AU-EU Funded Partnership on Climate Change and Sustainable Energy (CCSE)
10% become innovative and responsible leaders
During the third module of the Master in Sustainability and Circular Economy, students will follow the modules of:
5) Renewable Energy (RE) Integration: Technologies and Business Models
- Renewable Energy Technologies: Towards a Zero Carbon Society
- Sustainability and Innovation in Renewable Energy Technologies
- Renewable energy and energy transition in Africa and developing countries
- The water-food-energy nexus: from integrated approaches to innovative business models
6) Exploring the future of the circular bioeconomy
- Towards a Bio-based Economy for a Sustainable Society (Case Studies and Best Practices)
- Innovation and sustainability in biomass energy production
- Business ethics and corporate social responsibility
10% Leadership Program
The Leadership Program is a practice-based program and consists of 5 interactive courses, including a self-assessment test, role-plays and quizzes:
- Executive Communication Skills
This course aims to teach students how to communicate effectively with any interlocutor and in any situation. - Team Effectiveness
This course is aimed at developing a series of skills, such as team building and development, leadership, motivation and conflict management. - Agile Leadership
In this course students will learn agile tools and the values of an agile leader to build agile teams. - Conflict Resolution and Negotiation
The course provides participants with the most effective conflict management and negotiation techniques. - Emotional Intelligence
Participants will learn the importance of emotional intelligence for leadership, developing more empathy, awareness and the ability to perceive and understand their own emotions.
15% dedicate themselves to a mentorship that enhances and empowers.
Skills to be competitive
- Individual coaching
- Executive mentorship for reviewing curriculum materials
- Corporate meetings with leading companies
- Executive Mentoring for Preliminary Orientation to Entrepreneurship
20% Capstone Project
An educational experience
At the end of your educational experience, you will have the opportunity to test your skills by taking on a real business challenge. Use your talent to identify opportunities and create an innovative strategy.
Take on a real challenge from a real company. You can choose to be part of a small team and create an innovative business plan or a functional operational plan based on theoretical research. Choose between working on 1 or 2 challenges from a company's business in the sector or work on a challenge from your own company.
Program Outcome
- Acquire fundamental skills in the field of efficient resource management in an integrated cycle perspective, with particular reference to the sectors of waste, water, energy and ecosystem services.
- Define effective strategies in the context of the challenges posed by the circular bio-economy by adopting a managerial approach oriented towards circular and efficient resource management.
- Identify the key concepts of the current economic transitions: circularity, energy transition, decarbonization and their geo-political, social and environmental implications.
- Critically analyze the current scenarios of the green economy, the geopolitics of energy and resources, with particular attention to eco-sustainability and responsible use of the territory.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Career & Entrepreneurship Services
Throughout the Executive Master in Sustainability and Circular Economy , you will be accompanied and supported by our Career Services team. With over 10 years of experience in the training field, we help young talents and managers build their future, guiding them along the path best suited to their skills, desires and professional goals.
To give our students the best support in achieving their professional goals, we have structured our Career Service into two main areas:
Occupational Pathways
The Career Acceleration Program will help you gain the knowledge, market insights, and tools you need to pursue a successful career in a particular area. You will make important connections with prominent companies and recruiters.
Entrepreneurial Pathways
Do you want to start your own business or become the fresh, innovative driving force behind an organization? We will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to discover, test and improve your entrepreneurial skills, develop a business idea and ultimately launch your business.
The Master is particularly suitable for those who want to pursue a career in the following roles:
- Responsible for sustainability, energy and innovation at leading companies in both the public and private sectors
- Consulting agencies
- International organizations and NGOs
- Head of Circular Economy
- Entrepreneur in the green business sector
- Sustainable business consultant