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International Master of Business Administration (IMBA)


Embarking on the International Master of Business Administration at Rome Business School Nigeria offers a transformative experience designed to elevate your professional trajectory.

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International Master of Business Administration (IMBA)

The International MBA is designed to help participants improve and expand their knowledge of business management and administration, use key management tools, and strengthen their management, leadership, analytical skills and competencies, work in diverse teams, and apply what they’ve learned on a daily basis.

International Master of Business Administration Overview

  • Top 60 – Global Ranking by Eduniversal Ranking
  • Chartered Institute of Marketing Recognised Degree
  • IMBA is accredited by ASFOR
  • Accredited by EFMD

Program Features

  • Learning Formula: 100% online, full-time Master’s Program.
  • Student Profile: Minimum employment experience: (0-2 years); average age: 22 years.
  • 95% job placement rate in Nigeria’s top organizations.
  • The learning formula is 100% online, with intake cohorts in April and October of each year.
  • Accredited Master’s Certification (60 ECTS)
  • Language: English.
  • Attendance Formula: 3 Weekdays Online (Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday)
  • Two intensive sessions in Lagos, one of which is required on-site, and one optional international study tour in Rome.
  • Duration: 6-month intensive class, 4-month internship, and 2-month capstone project.
  • 6 months in-class lectures (3 weekdays: Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday)

Intended Learning Outcomes

The International MBA allows you to acquire the competencies needed to lead, manage, and build enterprises while also developing a deeper understanding of the professional market’s requirements, which range from team management to the economic aspects of international market access.

On completion of this MBA, you will be able to:

  • Create conceptual, analytical, and planning tools, as well as strategies and processes, required for a systematic approach to understanding and addressing complex business and management problems;
  • Develop essential managerial, relational, and entrepreneurial abilities for the workplace;
  • Be responsible and innovative leaders who create change, comprehend critical social concerns, and innovate in global business immersion and leadership.

Shape your professional path through 4 pillars:

Real link with companies

An international and local network of companies’ partners to help young and senior professional in building their careers and RBSN to create the better learning experience possible, thanks to Business Practice LAB, Internship, Company visits, in class exercises and exclusive lecturers.

Internationality

Rome Business School is proudly the most international business school in Nigeria, being able to immerse our students in a stimulating environment, thanks to our international faculty, our exclusive Bootcamps in Kigali, Rome, Doha and mixed ethnicity in our classes.

Professional Impact

Our higher purpose is to build managers and leaders. For this reason, we’ve built our Masters around our student’s professional and personal growth, providing different service 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 Masters is fully dedicated to higher purpose in business, Corporate Social Responsibility and creation of a sustainable approach and mindset to business.

Why choose our International Master of Business Administration (IMBA)?

Develop core business competencies and leadership excellence

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Promoting the knowledge required to organize a company’s numerous departments: marketing, finance, accounting, human resources, and operations. Developing capacities and tools for effective leadership, including teamwork, motivation, communication, business ethics, and social responsibility. Gaining insight into the perspective of a senior manager or executive, as well as knowing the greater management situation.

Develop entrepreneurial spirit, create, plan and grow

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Boosting the entrepreneurial spirit and providing the groundwork for the establishment of new businesses, while also encouraging innovation and creativity. Operating with ease in complicated and competitive national and international organizations while adhering to the principles of sustainable development and growth.

Manage emerging technologies, innovation and change, and build disruptive skills for global business immersion

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Managing the organization’s adaptability in the face of changing technology, markets, innovation, and societal changes. Adapting to and anticipating the need to change the organization with the primary goal of being competitive, particularly in a global setting. Learning and understanding how to use new emerging technologies and data to improve and develop businesses in today’s digital age

Our Partners

CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF MARKETING, UNITED KINGDOM RECOGNISED ROME BUSINESS SCHOOL MBA DEGREE

Rome Business School Nigeria is pleased to announce that the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) in the United Kingdom has recognised our Master of Business Administration (MBA) program. This prestigious recognition raises the program’s total worth and international recognition by enabling our EMBA students to receive CIM exemptions while they are enrolled. ​

The CIM, an internationally renowned marketing professional association, provides credentials that are highly valued in the field. By incorporating CIM’s exacting requirements into our curriculum, we make sure that our students have the knowledge and abilities necessary for modern marketing. In addition to enhancing the educational process, this integration gives students a means to acquire professional marketing certificates in addition to their degrees.

NIMN-RBSN CURRICULUM INTEGRATION PARTNERSHIP

The partnership between Rome Business School Nigeria (RBSN) and the National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (NIMN) has resulted in the integration of the curriculum of the Master of Business Administration and the NIMN professional examination modules for RBSN students as they pursue their professional certification journey with the National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria.

This integration has highlighted some recommendations for complete exemptions from all modules for the NIMN professional certifications examination for Rome Business School Nigeria executives and International master’s students of Business Administration as they begin their program with the school.

RBSN students have the opportunity to join the league of marketing professionals through a fast track program that includes Direct Membership at all professional grade levels – Associates, Full Members, and Fellow. This is contingent upon years of job experience in a marketing-related field. Students will be accepted to various membership grades after paying the institution’s mandatory fee and meeting the other terms and conditions required for enrollment in the institution membership register. RBSN will handle the registration process on behalf of our students.

INTERNATIONAL MBA

The International Masters of Business Administration (IMBA) is designed to give participants comprehensive preparation for the world of management. The program’s structure takes a path through the three core subjects of business: awareness, innovation, and transformation. Each facet is thoroughly examined in four distinct modules dealing with optimal management practices and procedures, strategic resource usage, and leadership, all of which are linked to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of the corporate environment.

The International MBA is designed to help participants improve and expand their knowledge of business management and administration, use key management tools, and strengthen their management, leadership, analytical skills and competencies, work in diverse teams, and apply what they’ve learned on a daily basis.

The program of study focuses on understanding all aspects of organizational management, including a comprehensive overview of the company, how it operates, and how it is organized, to ensure that they can make the most of their careers.

The dynamic nature of modern business settings necessitates professionals with solid knowledge of the various managerial domains as well as well-developed personal abilities such as versatility, adaptability, reflection, determination, and creativity. The International MBA is the top management training program, preparing its learners to advance to positions of responsibility in a company by developing the abilities required to efficiently manage the company’s resources.

An MBA, in addition to providing strong management training, provides recognition from the whole business community. As a result, it is the finest program for acquiring and integrating new skills and knowledge through international experience, practical leadership, and an improved entrepreneurial perspective.

  • Business, Government and Global Economy
  • Strategic Management & Competitive Strategies rations Management
  • Global Marketing Management
  • Digital Marketing & Metrics
  • Accounting & Budgeting

Quick Current Statistics Of Our Executive Students And Alumni On Intellectual Capacity Development

  • Professional responsibilities increased by 82%.
  • 93% Increased Ability to Make Decisions
  • 79% of students report higher salaries following their master’s program completion.
  • 68% of alumni received promotions and new offers.
  • 53% of students work for a multinational corporation.
  • 58% of them are currently effective directors and managers in their companies.

Live the international experience: Rome Business School Global Study Tours experiences

List of Study Tours From Nigeria Campus

Get hands-on international exposure through our intensive one-week study tours. Work on real business challenges, engage with global professionals and peers, and develop a project you’ll present at the end of the Bootcamp.

Experience business and innovation in the heart of Italy. Explore Rome’s rich cultural heritage while connecting with international companies, entrepreneurs and a global business community.

Discover a new model of African growth and innovation. Explore Kigali’s thriving business ecosystem, connect with ambitious entrepreneurs and gain fresh perspectives on doing business in a rapidly transforming economy.

Step into one of the world’s fastest-growing business hubs. Discover Qatar’s ambitious vision, connect with leading organisations and explore opportunities shaping the future of business across the Middle East.

Discover where innovation meets global business. Explore one of Asia’s leading business and technology hubs, connect with global companies and gain insights into the strategies driving growth in a highly competitive economy.

Experience the energy of one of the world’s great business capitals. Explore India’s dynamic corporate and entrepreneurial ecosystem, expand your network and discover how innovation is shaping the future of business.

Discover a new perspective on sustainable business and innovation. Explore Denmark’s globally recognised approach to entrepreneurship, technology and sustainable growth while connecting with businesses shaping the future.

Double Certification

At the end of the course, attendees will be issued with the official double certification of the Master of Business Administration from Rome Business School Italy and Valencia International University, Spain.
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Certification Recognition

At the end of the course, attendees will be issued with the official double certification of the Master of the respective program from Rome Business School Italy and Valencia International University, Spain. The certification also comes with an academic transcript with detailed modules and their ECTS grades, and the number of study hours for each of the modules taken.

WES recognizes our accreditation partner University, Valencia International University (VIU). Students seeking to evaluate their academic transcripts with the WES can write at Rome Business school Nigeria to be guided on the process. Valencia International University (VIU) certification has been recognized under the educational credential assessment for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada as a Canadian equivalency master’s degree.

Faculty

You will be guided by experts in every step of your MBA path.

Our Facilitators are carefully selected international academics and disruptive executives who apply their skills and knowledge every day to achieve their goals. You will benefit from the experience of professionals currently working in the field for leading national and international companies, bringing their emerging insights from real business cases.

Our teaching method is designed to ensure the acquisition of theoretical and practical know-how to transfer truly useful competencies that foster professional development. Our faculty members are opinion leaders on many of today’s most crucial business topics.

See some facts about our faculty:

  • 75 facilitators of diverse professional backgrounds
  • 10% of them are academic professors
  • 90% of them currently work professionally in the field as industry experts, consultants, entrepreneurs, managers, and practitioners.
  • 70% of them have international experience
  • 30% of them have national experience

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Career and Entrepreneurship Services

In line with our mission to evolve better managers for a better world, our goal is to provide you with the support, resources, and tools necessary for a successful career and professional future, other to accomplish these we don’t just provide you with a top-class training, but also granting you the support and assistance from Rome Business School Career Services. From the very beginning of an academic program through all the processes until graduation, we help you choose the right professional area to direct your interest and efforts, and prepare you to effectively face the day’s job market. Along with connections that can open doors at various companies.

Read more about our career services functions and benefits to our students: https://romebusinessschool.ng/career-services/

Each year, Rome Business School presents the Employment Report, a document that collects data on the official results achieved by our students and alumni in terms of employment and professional growth following their master’s degree at Rome Business School Nigeria. The results obtained were possible thanks to the commitment of our students and the incredible professionalism of our Career Services who, with diligence and dedication, were able to direct students towards the desired career path in the world of work.

In particular, according to the most recent statistics:

  • 68% Got New Job Offer and promotion
  • 82% Increased Professional Responsibilities
  • 90% Improved Decision Making Capability
  • 5% Got Jobs before Commencement of Master Program
  • 7% Got Jobs within Their Master Program
  • 7% Got Jobs within 1 Year Post Completion of Master Program

Download the 2023/2024 employment report here for more information.

SOFT SKILL PROGRAM

Soft skills are the “secret key” of a well-managed workplace and a progressive career path. With the Soft Skills Program, we offer you the opportunity to develop the soft skills necessary for your personal and professional growth.

The personal growth program is optional and is structured as follows: 10 hours in total for 5 interactive and self-reflective courses on soft skills (the certificate will be provided upon completion of the program):

  • Emotional intelligence
  • Public Speaking for Business
  • Time, stress and self-management
  • Intercultural communication
  • Conflict, problem solving and negotiations

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:

  • Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
  • Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
  • Strategic Director
  • Business Developer
  • Sales Manager
  • Entrepreneurship
  • HR Manager
  • Business Consultant
  • Project Manager
  • Business Operation Manager
  • Database Administrators
The salary of our students after the completion of our MBA increased by an average of 28.5%.

Flexible Learning Methodology

Adhering to the highest standards of teaching methodology provided by EFMD, the Master is taught through interactive lectures, case study analyses, exercises, discussions, teamwork exercises, video conferences, business analysis and sessions of student presentations. Students are encouraged to read and engage in discussions and debates.

The teaching methodology is based on learning by doing, with lecturers implementing a student-centered approach, getting students involved and providing activities that allow students to apply the knowledge acquired. The Online Methodology consists of live, interactive lectures, led and facilitated by professors. The programs are self-paced, as students take pre-master courses at their own speed and using self-assessment exercises. This practical, applicable methodology consists of synchronous and asynchronous activities.

 

Students are free to learn at their own pace and define personal learning paths based on their individual needs and interests, as well as the content provided, taking into account the deadlines for learning, evaluation and assessments.

The self-paced methodology is applied on the pre-master courses, which are based on pre-recorded interactive sessions led by the lecturer professor, with a PPT presentation, exercises, and self-assessment for each course. Students study the material at their own pace and do a self-assessment exercise to track their progress.

Our Flexible Learning Methodology Based on Online Model of Teaching

FACULTY CENTERED | Module Starts

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Learning guided by the Faculty

  • The faculty encourage students to reflect on the content
  • Guides and interacts with students to learn and master content through interaction and debates
  • Helps students continuously practice and revise how they perform through assessment form

At the beginning of every module students will be introduced to the course, learn through digital pills, weekly wrap-ups, and live course lectures.

TEAM CENTERED | Working with your colleagues

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Learning through collaborative learning

  • Collaborative learning is the educational approach of the model, using groups to enhance learning through working together.
  • Groups of at least two or more learners work together to solve problems, complete tasks, or learn new concepts.
  • The group learning helps students develop their higher-level thinking, oral communication, self-management and leadership skills.

Divided in teams, students will work together to a Case Study, trough synchronous and asynchronous activities, Class Forum and Lice Classes.

FACULTY CENTERED | Module Ends

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Learning guided by the Faculty

The Faculty:

  • Creates assessment to measure students learning
  • Provides students with resources and materials for learning
  • Clarifies doubts
  • Evaluates the assessments and gives direct feedback

At the end of every module students will be guided by the professor thanks to Q&A sessions with the faculty and will present their assessment, based on the activity provided by the Faculty.

Admission Evaluation Process

A Thorough Selection Process: Qualification and Steps:

Rome Business School works hard to maintain the highest standard of quality in the programs we offer. That’s why, in order to ensure the eligibility of the candidates, all applicants must undergo and successfully pass a selection process structured as follows:

Candidates admitted to Rome Business School will be issued instructions on enrollment procedures. To enroll, accepted candidates have two options for paying their tuition fees:

  • Full tuition payment, for which the candidate receives an additional 10% discount on their tuition, after the application of any partial scholarship;
  • Minimum first installment, followed by monthly installments depending on the program and study format;
  • Professional and educational requirements: 2 years of working experience, a bachelor’s degree, and a fluent knowledge of English.

Admission Process

At Rome Business School Nigeria we work hard to maintain the highest standard of quality in the programs we offer. That’s why, in order to ensure the eligibility of the candidates, all applicants must undergo and successfully pass a selection process structured as follows:

The admission process is aimed to verify the candidate’s eligibility to attend the Master. The candidate’s academic history, previous experiences in the topics covered in the Master and motivation will be matters of the evaluation. Once it’s sent, the application will be evaluated by the Rome Business School’s academic committee. In order to ensure the application’s suitability, it is important to deliver all of the required documentation.

Partial Scholarship and Tuition

Tuition Payment

  • 100% online participation: NGN 3,760,960.00.

Flexible Payment structure:

  • Start with NGN 700,000 and spread the balance within 6 months of interest-free Instalments.

Single lump-sum payments attract and guarantee an additional 10% of the total amount

Scholarship Available: up to 15% partial scholarship on tuition fee.

Partial Scholarships

Based on their personal profile, experience and proven motivation, the candidate may be awarded a partial scholarship to partially cover the participation fee. These partial economic hedges can consist of :

  1. Early Enrollment Incentive

Please Note: Competition for Partial scholarships increases as the starting date approaches and funds are limited, so it is advisable to apply immediately to access the scholarship.

GET READY TO START

You now know that, if you are looking for top-quality advanced training in a particular business area, countless opportunities for skills development and testing yourself, ways to expand your professional network and make contact with elite professionals working in several business fields, we have exactly the program for you. From that point, it is all up to you! Your determination and willingness to learn and experience new ways of thinking are all you need to make the most of one of our programs and start making your way along the path towards success in your career.

Your future awaits.

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