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Employment Report

National and International employability partners
+ 1600
Of students have received job offers during the year of the Master
89 %
Placement Rate
99.9 %
Salary increase on average after completing the Masters
+ 45 %

Our Impact – Employment Report

Rome Business School Nigeria (RBSNigeria) proudly shares the impact of our education and career services on the professional journeys of our students and alumni. Through strategic partnerships and a personalized career support approach, we ensure our graduates are equipped to succeed in today’s competitive global job market.

About the Employment Report

Every year, RBSNigeria presents an Employment Report summarizing the career development outcomes of our students. This report highlights the effectiveness of our Career Services Department in supporting students’ employability and professional growth.
Our team provides personalized guidance to help students define career strategies aligned with their aspirations and market needs, improving their chances of success. Each student’s profile is carefully assessed to tailor advice and career support specific to their enrolled program and professional background.

Full Employment Report 2026

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Key Employment Report 2026 Highlights

of RBSNigeria students work in companies with a global presence
87 %
average salary growth for MBA graduates
+ 65 %
successful placements recorded in 2025
7073
Students from 130 countries represented
+ 130

RBSNigeria is committed to accompanying students not just academically, but professionally, partnering with companies, HR experts, and recruiters to help graduates advance their careers.

Snapshot on Employability

The Employment Report 2026 offers insights into employment trends, emphasizing the vital link between education and career success—especially during challenging economic times.
  • 78% of students reported a salary increase post-master’s: (+48% for Finance students)(+45% for MBA students)
  • 88.8% took on greater responsibilities at work
  • 82.5% applied learned skills directly
  • 79.3% enhanced their professional networks
  • 70.7% received job offers within the first six months, rising to 72.4% over the year (+2.3%)
  • 62% of graduates work in multinational firms
  • 85% are employed in the private sector
  • 54% of junior-level profiles secured permanent roles

Career Growth and Development

Average salary increase one year after graduation:
MBA graduates
+ 65 %
On-campus Master’s graduates
+ 35 %
Online Master’s graduates
+ 35 %
Executive Master’s graduates
+ 37 %

Employability in Numbers

of students work internationally
88 %
employed in multinational companies
70 %
enjoy permanent contracts
80 %
of MBA graduates hold executive roles
60 %
enhanced their networking skills (+1.2% from last year)
85.5 %
hold roles with increased responsibility (+1.3% from last year)
92 %
received job offers during their Master’s (+2.3% from last year)
78.4 %
experienced salary growth during their studies (+2.2% from last year)
81.5 %

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Since 2021, 285 startup ideas have been incubated through the RBS4Entrepreneurship program.

startups have successfully launched
50
jobs created across 31 markets in 57 countries
500 +
of these startups are led by women—highlighting our commitment to inclusive entrepreneurship
64 %

Personalized Career Services Drive Success

Our Career Services team provides tailored support through seven dedicated pathways, including:

  • Career Starter – for early-career professionals
  • Career Mover – for international employment seekers
  • Career Advancer – for vertical growth
  • Career Propeller – for entrepreneurs and MBA students

Partner Testimonials

Giulia Palmisani, HR Recruiting Specialist at Renault Group, one of our top corporate partners, shares:
“Partnering with Rome Business School Nigeria expands our talent pool and enriches our recruitment process. The networking events foster innovation and connect us with highly qualified professionals shaping the workforce of tomorrow.”

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Masters, MBA and Doctorate programs

Rome Business School Nigeria provides educational paths that will amplify your talents and accelerate your career through Master and MBA programs both on campus and online, as well as Executive Education training programs, based on a practice based methodology, workshops and meetings with international professors and professionals.

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