Rome Business School

What Rome Business School does

Rome Business School is a privately held post-graduate business school headquartered in Rome, Italy, operating as Rome Business School S.r.l. under the Planeta De Agostini Formación y Universidades network (Grupo Planeta). Founded in 2011/2012, the school delivers 23+ International Master's and MBA programs spanning MBA & Business Management, Marketing & Sales, Finance, HR, Fashion & Luxury, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Supply Chain, Project Management, Pharma & Health, Tourism & Hospitality, Sports, Arts & Culture, Energy, Fintech, Neuromarketing, and Media & Entertainment. Programs are offered on-campus in Rome, fully online, and via hybrid formats, with an international bootcamp network spanning 14 destinations across 4 continents embedded in most programs.

The school's core platform combines live-streamed and on-demand digital classrooms with experiential Business Practice Labs run in partnership with multinational corporations including Microsoft, KPMG, EY, Meta, Bulgari, FENDI, Porsche, Revolut, Novo Nordisk, Pfizer, Enel Green Power, Deloitte, Oracle, and others. Revenue is generated primarily through tuition fees (€6,400–€14,500 per program), scholarships and discounts as conversion levers, installment financing, corporate education contracts, and executive training. Distribution runs through a direct website-based admissions process supported by SEO, international rankings (QS, Eduniversal), social media, career fairs, and the international bootcamps themselves which function as both product features and brand experiences. The school reports a 98% placement rate, 81% of students receiving a salary increase post-graduation, and a student body drawn from 150+ countries.

Name

Rome Business School

Legal name

Rome Business School S.r.l.

Website

https://romebusinessschool.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Rome Business School is a privately held business school in Rome, Italy, part of the Planeta De Agostini educational group, offering 23+ International Master's and MBA programs on-campus and online for international students seeking management careers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business School Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International Business & Global Management Schools (EDAHAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Online Professional Schools (MBA/MPA/MPH/Etc.) (EDAHALAE), Marketing, Sales & Brand Management Schools (EDAHAHAE)

Keywords

• Business school education
• MBA programs
• Master's degree programs
• Executive education
• Management training

Headquarters

HQ city

Rome

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Master's and MBA Program Tuition: Rome Business School generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged for its full-time on-campus and online master's programs and MBA programs. Programs range in price from approximately €6,400 to €14,500 per participant. Additional revenue is generated through executive education and corporate training programs. The school also receives revenue from corporate partnerships, practice labs, and bootcamp experiences bundled into program fees.
2. Corporate Education and Training: The Corporate Education division offers customized training programs for businesses, which represent a separate revenue stream from individual program tuition. These include executive programs, workshops, and company-specific training delivered through the Corporate Advisory Board relationships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Rome Business School is a private international business school that delivers postgraduate business education, primarily an International MBA and a portfolio of specialized master's degrees (in areas such as marketing, finance, human resources, data science, and management). Programs are delivered on-campus in Rome and online, and incorporate corporate practice labs and international bootcamps designed to combine academic instruction with applied business experience.

Product overview

Rome Business School offers a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs including International MBAs, specialized Master's degrees, Executive Masters, and online programs across diverse business disciplines. The core offerings include International MBA programs (both on-campus and online), along with specialized Master's in Fashion Management, Finance, Data Science, HR & Organization, Marketing and Sales, Artificial Intelligence, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Media and Entertainment, Food and Beverage Management, Pharma & Health Management, Banking and Risk Management, Fintech, Brand Management, Neuromarketing, Arts and Culture Management, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Sports Management, and Energy Management. Programs are delivered in on-campus, online, and hybrid formats with international bootcamp experiences across 14 global destinations. Supporting services include Career Accelerator Center for professional development and RBS4Entrepreneurship for startup incubation. Partnerships with companies like Microsoft, KPMG, Bulgari, and EY provide practical Business Practice Labs embedded within programs. The school is part of Planeta De Agostini Formación y Universidades network hosting 100,000+ students annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RBS4Entrepreneurship: Entrepreneurship program and incubator supporting students in launching their business ideas
• RBS Incubator
• Career Accelerator Center
• RBS Impact

Products and services

• International MBA A flagship postgraduate MBA program taught in English, delivered on-campus in Rome, covering general management disciplines and typically completed over a 12-month full-time cycle. Targeted at early-to-mid-career professionals seeking an internationally-recognized business credential.
• Specialized Master's Programs A portfolio of one-year specialized master's degrees in functional areas such as marketing, finance, human resources, data science, and management. Delivered on-campus in Rome and typically aimed at graduates and junior professionals pursuing a specific business function.
• Online MBA and Online Master's Programs Remote-delivery versions of the International MBA and selected master's programs designed for working professionals and international learners unable to relocate to Rome. Delivered through an online learning platform with the same curriculum as on-campus equivalents.
• Corporate Education Programs Customized and cohort-based executive education and training programs delivered to companies for employee development. Sold to HR, L&D, and talent development functions at mid-sized and large organizations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% student placement rate across programs
• +10 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

34 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Universidad Internacional de Valencia (VIU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for double degree programs and international student exchanges. VIU is one of RBS's premium academic partners, allowing students to access international educational experiences and credentials.
• Università degli Studi di Roma TrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership with one of Rome's major public universities, providing degree recognition and collaborative academic programs for students.
• UniPa - Università degli Studi di PalermocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership expanding RBS's network of Italian university partners for collaborative educational programs and student exchanges.
• Teesside UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with UK-based Teesside University for international bootcamps (London bootcamp hosted at Teesside's London campus) and collaborative educational experiences.
• KPMGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKPMG partners with RBS for Business Practice Labs across multiple programs including Finance, MBA, and HR programs. KPMG managers conduct workshops where students work on real business scenarios such as risk management analysis for banking products and financial assessments.
• MicrosoftcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMicrosoft partners with RBS for Practice Labs across multiple programs. Microsoft managers conduct hands-on workshops (10+ hours) applying theoretical HR and business concepts to real business challenges. Students develop solutions and present them at the end of sessions.
• FENDIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFENDI partners with RBS for Fashion Management programs, providing company visits, the Fashion & Luxury Practice Lab where students work on real tasks as luxury eCommerce merchandisers, and networking opportunities.
• BulgaricoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBulgari partners with RBS for Fashion Management and Marketing programs. The Practice Lab features Bulgari managers and real business challenges. Students also participate in company visits alongside other luxury brands.
• NTT DATAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNTT DATA partners with RBS for Project Management programs, conducting workshops where students work on real project challenges led by NTT DATA managers, applying project management concepts to deliver results with real business impact.
• Babson CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBabson College partners with RBS for the MBA program, providing a 1-week bootcamp experience at the prestigious US institution. The bootcamp is included in the MBA program without additional cost.
• PorschecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPorsche partners with RBS for the MBA program Business Practice Lab, where students engage with Porsche managers and work on automotive business challenges alongside company visits.
• P&G (Procter & Gamble)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerP&G partners with RBS for HR and Ethics/Diversity programs. P&G managers conduct workshops including Unconscious Bias simulations, role-play exercises, and HR scenario assessments for Diversity & Inclusion training.
• TableaucoreTechnology or IntegrationTableau partners with RBS for Data Science and Digital Marketing programs, providing the Business Practice Lab where students gain hands-on experience accessing, visualizing, and analyzing data using Tableau software and tools.
• DeloittecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeloitte partners with RBS for multiple programs. Deloitte executives participate in Career Fairs, provide company insights, and contribute to curriculum through workshops. Deloitte is also a member of the Corporate Advisory Board.
• RAI CinemacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRAI Cinema partners with RBS for Media and Entertainment programs, providing the Practice Lab where students engage with the Italian public broadcaster's entertainment industry operations.
• Novo NordiskcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNovo Nordisk partners with RBS for Pharma & Health Management programs, providing 'Meet the Managers' workshops where students analyze market dynamics, competition, and customer preferences with Novo Nordisk executives.
• PfizercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPfizer partners with RBS for the Online Master in Pharma & Health Management, providing a Business Practice Lab 'Meet the Managers' 9-hour workshop with Pfizer executives analyzing pharmaceutical market dynamics and business challenges.
• RevolutcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRevolut partners with RBS for Fintech programs, providing Business Practice Labs where students work on real fintech cases and present solutions directly to Revolut managers from leading financial and technology companies.
• Meta (Facebook)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMeta partners with RBS for Brand Management and Communication programs, providing 9-12 hour Practice Labs where students work on challenges provided by Meta managers and apply marketing and communication skills.
• EY (Ernst & Young)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEY partners with RBS for AI programs, providing Business Practice Labs where students meet EY managers and apply AI tools for business purposes. EY also provides guest lectures and industry insights.
• Enel Green PowercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnel Green Power partners with RBS for Energy Management programs, providing a 10-hour hands-on Business Practice Lab where students work on Enel project analysis and recommendations.
• GlovocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlovo partners with RBS for Food & Beverage and Supply Chain programs, providing capstone project challenges where students tackle real business problems for the delivery platform.
• AdidascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdidas partners with RBS for Sports Management programs, providing Practice Labs where students create forecast strategies for future operations and business growth, with networking opportunities.
• Bvlgari HotelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBvlgari Hotel partners with RBS for Tourism and Hospitality Management programs, providing Practice Lab experiences in luxury hospitality operations.
• UNIDOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNIDO partners with RBS for Agribusiness Management programs, providing Business Practice Labs where students identify strategies to connect rural farmers with local and international markets.
• Giffoni Innovation HubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGiffoni Innovation Hub partners with RBS to support the RBS4Entrepreneurship program, providing incubation and startup development support for students launching new ventures.
• EAE Business School (Barcelona)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEAE Business School in Barcelona partners with RBS for the International Bootcamp program, hosting RBS students for immersive business experiences using Google Ventures Design Sprint methodology.
• Consorzio ChianticoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsorzio Chianti partners with RBS for Food & Beverage Management programs, providing Business in Action labs for wine tasting, sensory techniques, and deluxe wine photography as part of the Italian culinary experience.
• Castel VolognanominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCastel Volognano sponsors Food & Beverage Management programs, providing entrepreneurial insights and sponsorship for students to learn skills for adapting knowledge to cultural and local environments.
• AlibabacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlibaba partners with RBS for China bootcamp experiences, providing company visits and insights into Chinese e-commerce and digital marketing as part of the international program.
• GooglecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoogle partners with RBS for Neuromarketing programs, providing a 9-hour hands-on Business Practice Lab with a Market Research Project, alongside company visits for Digital Marketing programs.
• UniCreditcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniCredit partners with RBS for Banking and Risk Management programs, providing Business Practice Labs for management analysis of banking products and financial market investment tools.
• DASCA - Data Science Council of AmericacoreOthersDASCA accredits RBS's Data Science programs, enabling students to sit for DASCA certification exams and gain recognized credentials in data science.
• Planeta De AgostinicoreOthersRome Business School is part of Planeta De Agostini Formación y Universidades, an international education group hosting more than 100,000 students annually and providing the infrastructure for the school's international network and bootcamp programs.

Scale indicators9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hult International Business School: International business school focused on global master's and MBA programs with multi-campus delivery across regions. Comparable in international cohort strategy, multi-vertical master's portfolio, and the practice-based learning approach.
• ESCP Business School: Pan-European business school with multi-campus master programs targeting international students. Comparable in international cohort strategy, multi-country delivery model, and broad master's portfolio spanning multiple business specializations.
• SDA Bocconi School of Management: Italy's premier business school offering MBAs and specialized master's with similar international focus and corporate partnership model. Directly comparable as Italy-based private business school competing in the same MBA and master's market segments.
• MIP Politecnico di Milano: Italy-based graduate business school offering MBAs, specialized master's, and executive programs with strong industry partnerships. Comparable in structure, target audience, and international positioning within the Italian education market.
• EAE Business School: Spain-based business school with similar international bootcamp and multi-vertical master's portfolio. EAE partners with RBS for Barcelona bootcamps and operates a comparable private business school model across Spanish-speaking markets.
• PSB Paris School of Business: Paris-based international business school offering English-taught MBAs and master's programs targeting global students. Directly comparable in target audience (international students), master program structure, and European private business school positioning.

Broad incumbents

• ESADE Business School: Top-ranked European business school with similar MBA and master's program structure. Comparable as a higher-tier European business school competing in the same international student pool, though operating with broader resources and brand recognition.
• IE Business School: Established Spanish business school operating a similar international MBA and master's model from southern Europe. Comparable in international positioning, online program offerings, and corporate partnership-driven curriculum design.

Regional players

• Universidad Internacional de Valencia (VIU): Spanish online university and RBS academic partner offering distance learning programs. Comparable as an academic partner and as a peer in the Spanish-speaking online higher education space.

Emerging players

• GBSB Global Business School: International business school with multi-campus model (Barcelona, Madrid, Malta) targeting international students with English-taught programs. Comparable as a niche international player, though smaller scale than RBS.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/romebusinessschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rome-business-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/rome_business_school
• Xx.com/romebusinesssch

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