International Master in Sustainability and Circular Bio Economy Management
Rome, Italy
Master degree
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Apr 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 8,900 *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning, On-Campus
* scholarship up to 25%
Key Summary
The Master in Sustainability and Circular Bioeconomy Management aims to prepare professionals and companies to understand the benefits of circular economy and contribute directly to it by transforming existing businesses, creating sustainable products, and setting sustainable development goals.
International Master in Sustainability and Circular Bioeconomy Management Overview
Participants will equip themselves, firstly, with general core knowledge in management, then will specialize in Sustainability Management and Circular Bioeconomy.
Specifically, participants will learn how to re-think their businesses, how to create value, understand the principles and benefits of sustainability management and circular economy, the physical dimensions of sustainability, the scope of smart cities, and renewable energy, as well as will provide participants will all the key information to understand and apply for fund-raising (‘for the Just Transition Mechanism’) of the European Commission valuable project ‘’A European Green Deal’’.
Shape your professional path through 4 pillars:
Real link with companies
An international network of companies’ partners to help young and senior professionals in building their careers and RBS to create the best 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, Barcelona, Paris, Rome, and Tuscany, and mixed ethnicity in our classes.
Professional Impact
Our higher purpose is to build managers and leaders. For this reason, we’ve built our Master around our students’ professional and personal growth, providing different services and experiences, just like our Career Service, 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 is fully dedicated to a higher purpose in business, Corporate Social Responsibility, and the creation of a sustainable approach and mindset to business
Why choose our International Master in Sustainability and Circular Bioeconomy?
Business in Action
- Business Practice Lab CNR - Italian National Council for Research (CNR): Gain hands-on experience with anaerobic bio-digest executive planning and production of biogas and bio-methane; and will learn how to manage the production of plastic recycling.
- Capstone Project: Take on a real business challenge from one of our corporate partners.
International Bootcamp
Think big and go global, choose among 4 continents and 7 International boot camps. Choose among the boot camps in Silicon Valley (US), Paris, Rome, Tuscany, Barcelona, Nigeria, Qatar, London, and China and have an immersive and stimulating experience, focused on the topics of the business world and network and learn from top company managers.
Includes an Elective Course as an introduction to the preparation for E.G.E.
Became a leading professional in the new era of the Energy System with the certification E.G.E. - Expert in Energy Management, by the UNI 11339:2009. Students can choose an elective course to get an introduction for preparation for the exam in line with the criteria established for getting the certification E.G.E Expert in Energy Management.
Career Impact
+22% Salary Increase, after 1 year of completing the Master in Sustainability and Circular Bio-Economy
Under the patronage of CNR & RES4Africa
The master is under the patronage of CNR and RES4 Africa who are active partners for the delivery of the master through Content design, Guest lectures, and teaching, Business Practice lab, Company visits, Placement, and Job opportunities
Flexibility
Tailor your learning experience with the option to study either online through live-streamed lectures on our digital platform or campus, giving you the freedom to choose the mode of learning that best suits your schedule and preferences
Accreditation
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Based on their personal profile, experience, and proven motivation, the candidate may be awarded a scholarship to partially cover the participation fee. 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 Enrollment Incentive
- Lifelong Learning Scholarship
- Academic Excellence Scholarship
- Executive Women 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.
The Master’s program delves into sustainability and the circular Bioeconomy industry, providing exposure to professionals and companies. It offers experiential activities, including visits to industry leaders, environmental project development for EU funds, practical labs with CNR, and business model restructuring. Students can also attend major fairs in Italy and collaborate on research papers with CNR and RBS students. This hands-on approach enhances their industry understanding and skills.
5%Start with Managerial Core
Develop core managerial skills & sustainable development goals
During the first module of the International Master in Sustainability and Circular Bioeconomy Management, students will learn notions of:
- Managerial Economics
This module aims to prepare students by providing them with the essentials of entrepreneurship and business planning. - Entrepreneurship and Business Planning
With this module, the managerial skills required to understand a Business Plan and its structure will be developed. - Business Strategy
Through this module, students will know how to understand the long-term direction and strategy of a company and will be able to identify the strategic business units of organizations. - Accounting & Budgeting
This module is aimed at students understanding the importance of financial management and control principles, with key indicators such as ROI, EBIT, and GAAP. - Project & Operations Management
With this module, students will be able to manage projects, examine data and information, and have a diagnostic approach to solving problems. - Marketing: Traditional and Digital
Students will learn the application of marketing principles in organizational decision-making. - Human Resource Management
This subject area focuses on strategic human resource issues such as workforce acquisition, development, motivation, and retention.
35%Get Into Focusing and Specializing
Implement Sustainable Strategies & Understand the Circular Bioeconomy and Evenrgy Management
During the second module, students will learn:
- Integrated Sustainability Management
- Historical Overview of Climate Change Science -towards the ecological transition: the upcoming scenarios 2030-2050
- Geopolitics of Energy Conflicts
- Building Sustainable Organization and Business Model Canvas
- Sustainable Mobility and Related Industry – New Trends
- Circular Bio-Economy
- Circular Bio-Economy, Food Waste & Clean Energy Production
- Biodiversity Management
- Global Environmental Markets
- Fundraising and EU funding within the European
- Circular Economy Strategy
- Physical Dimensions of Sustainability
- Urban Ecology and Smart Cities
- Sustainable Forestry & Water Resources
- Rural Transformation and Smart Agriculture
- International Environmental Law, Policies and Regulations
- Climate Change and Energy Transition Scenarios
- Energy Management (Core Principals and Systems) and Lifecycle Management of Energy
- The Economics of Renewables and Energy Saving Technologies
- Roadmap for a jointly funded AU-EU Partnership on
- Climate Change and Sustainable Energy (CCSE)
10%Being an innovative and responsible leader
Build a sustainable bioeconomy, manage technologies, and become a socially responsible leader
During the third module, students will explore:
- Integration of Renewable Energy (RE): Technologies and Business Models
- Renewable Energy Technologies: Towards Zero Carbon Society
- Sustainability and Innovation in RE Technology
- RE and energy transition in Africa and developing countries
- The Water Food Energy Nexus: From Integrated Approaches to Innovative Business Models
- Exploring the Future of the Bio-Economy
- Towards Sustainable Bio-Based Economy and society (case studies and best practices)
- Innovation and Sustainability in biomass energy production
- Smart Mobility
- Business Ethics and CSR
10%Electives
Why Electives?
The goal of Rome Business School is to develop future managers, entrepreneurs, and professionals who are ready to capitalize on the benefits of digitalization, go global, and have a positive impact on society.
Electives are ideal tools for students to improve their employability by focusing on high-demand skills.
- Electives assist students in carving out a niche for themselves and becoming more competitive.
- Electives expose students to courses they might not have encountered otherwise.
- Electives provide a one-of-a-kind curriculum that fosters life and career skills.
Elective courses are organized in 6 main areas of interest:
- Innovation & Growth
- Tech & Digitalization
- Industry Business Excellence
- International Business
- Global Electives with RBS School partners
- Preparation for certifications
15%Business in Action
Practice Lab | In partnership with
Rome Business School Practice Lab is the place where theoretical concepts are put into practice and participants learn through experience. The Lab is run by the Italian National Research Council (CNR) managers who will examine different specialist knowledge, work on exercises, and network while sharing their experience and expertise with the students. This Lab is entirely run by The Italian National Research Council (CNR) managers with whom you will create a strategy to guide customers through the customer journey of The Italian National Research Council (CNR) products.
5%Global Trends Lab
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. Deep dive into the global world trends shaping the world of today – guest speakers from UN, UNIDO, and ILO. Examples of Global Trends:
- The Future of Work
- AI, Blockchain, and Technology
- The World in 2030 – Future Scenarios (UN, IMF, ECB)
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.
20%Capstone Project
After your course, you will have the opportunity to demonstrate your skills by taking on a genuine business problem. Utilize your skills to spot chances and develop a genuinely creative strategy.
Take on a genuine business challenge. You might decide to work in a small group, come up with an online sales plan, or design a loyalty program for various generations.
Two case studies from two genuine firms will be provided to you so that you can put your master’s course knowledge to the test.
- Research and evaluate the ethical implications of contemporary global risks that exist in the current models of production, consumption, and business activity. Provide theoretical tools to understand how to grow an environmentally sustainable society, and impose a paradigm shift, led by the change-makers, the Green Transition.
- Learn how to govern sustainability and circular bio-economy from a strategic and managerial perspective.
- Develop extensive skills to set up a sustainability-oriented strategy, with particular reference to circular economy and energy management.
- Illustrate key themes that represent crucial opportunities and challenges regarding the circular economy’s ability to create a more sustainable society.
- Propose methods and practices to increase the circular and energy transition path.
Throughout your International Master in Sustainability and Circular Bio-Economy, 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 build their future, guiding them along the path that best suits their capabilities, desires, and professional goals.
To give our students the best support in achieving their professional objectives, we’ve structured our Career Service into two core areas:
Occupational Pathways
The Occupational Pathways 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.
Entrepreneurial Pathways
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 is particularly suitable for those who want to pursue a career in the following roles:
- Urban Planner
- Energy Manager
- Project Managers in Sustainability, Renewable Energy & Climate Change
- Consulting firms; International organizations and NGOs.
- Policy Analyst
- Consultant for Environmental Issues
- Sustainability Advisor
- Director of NGO
- Circular Economy Manager
- Green Business Entrepreneur/Innovator
- Sustainability Manager
The salary of our students after the completion of our International Master in Sustainability and Circular Bioeconomy increased by an average of 15,7%