International Master in Ethics, Diversity and Inclusion
Rome, Italy
Master degree
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Apr 2027
TUITION FEES
EUR 6,900
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: Rome Business School's International Master in Ethics, Diversity and Inclusion teaches analysis of inequality, DEI strategy design and implementation, HR policy development, and inclusive leadership. The programme blends Business Practice LABs, company visits, international bootcamps, international faculty, and a diverse cohort to build practical skills in ethics, diversity, equity, inclusion, talent development, and organizational change.
Career Outcomes: Career Services run a Career Accelerator Programme and RBS4Entrepreneurship, offering coaching, company shadowing, recruiter connections, training and individual coaching. Graduates pursue roles such as Chief Diversity Officer, HR Manager, Diversity & Inclusion Manager and careers in talent development, organizational change, consultancy. Reported average salary increase 21%.
Learning Outcomes
- Analyze historical and contemporary inequality challenges in organizations, focusing on age, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, and emerging inequalities to understand their impact.
- Evaluate and implement DEI strategic initiatives in organizations by understanding demographic trends, legal aspects, and the business case, addressing implicit biases and gender pay equity.
- Design and assess HR policies to mitigate biases in recruitment, evaluation, and development, and measure the ROI of DEI programs using qualitative and quantitative methods.
- Develop and implement a DEI plan aligned with organizational values and strategy, focusing on enhancing internal communication for awareness and accountability.
- Demonstrate inclusive leadership by cultivating competencies for effective DEI leadership, fostering an inclusive culture, and leading diverse teams in a global context.
Shape your professional path through 4 pillars:
True link with companies
An international network of partner companies that will directly impact the students academic experience through the Business Practice LAB, Company visits, in class exercises and exclusive lecturers that will approach the theoretical contents of the master to the current professional reality.
Internationality
Rome Business School is proudly the most international business school in Italy. Everyday we are capable to immerse our students in a stimulating environment, thanks to our international faculty. our class with mixed ethnicity and our exclusive experience: Bootcamps. Students will have the opportunity to participate in bootcamps in Silicon Valley, Barcelona, Paris, Qatar, Lagos, Rome and Tuscany.
Professional Impact
Our goal is to have a true impact on our students professional career, both through the academic and through our Career Services. In addition to the lectures, our Masters provide different services to build our students profile through a structured Career Services, company meetings from top international companies, Company Shadowing or Individual Coaching sessions and a soft skills programs.
Higher Purpose
Following our motto, Better Managers for a Better World, we believe in managers that build businesses with a higher purpose. For that, we will train leaders to be responsible and innovative, and to drive change in society starting within their own companies.
The Master in Ethics, Diversity and Inclusion aims to teach how to create methodologies to help specific organizations or institutions work towards building diverse and inclusive communities.
Based on their personal profile, experience and proven motivation, the candidate may be awarded a scholarship to partially cover the participation fee. In fact, Rome Business School offers the most deserving candidates the opportunity to benefit from 7 different types of scholarships. These partial economic hedges can consist of 6 months of interest-free financing.
- Early Bird Enrollment Scholarship.
- Lifelong Learning Scholarship.
- Academic Excellence Scholarship.
- Academic Excellence Scholarship.
- Entrepreneurial Grant.
- Better Managers for a Better World Scholarship.
- Student Loan Assistance Grant.
Competition for scholarships increases as the starting date approaches and funds are limited, so it is advisable to apply as soon as possible.
Throughout your Master in Ethics, Diversity and Inclusion, you will be accompanied and supported by our Career Services team. With over 10 years’ 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.
To give our students the best support achieving their professional objectives, we’ve structured our Career Service into two core areas:
Career Acceleration Program
The Career Accelerator Program will help you develop the knowledge, market insights and tools you need to pursue a successful career in a specific industry. You will benefit from valuable connections with top companies and recruiters.
RBS4Entrepreneurship
Are you thinking of starting your own business or dreaming of becoming the fresh and innovative driving force behind an organization? We will provide you with the skills and knowledge 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:
- Chief Diversity Officer
- HR Manager
- HR Director
- Head of Learning and Development
- Talent Development
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Specialist
- Diversity & Inclusion Manager
- Responsible for Employee Engagement and Motivation
- Non-for-Profit Administrator
- Human Resource Employee Relations Professionals
- Employee Engagement Professionals
The salary of our students after the completion of our International Master in Ethics, Diversity and Inclusion increased by an average of 21%