APPLY FOR AN EXECUTIVE MBA

OVERVIEW

RBS Rankings
  • Our MBAs are officially recognized among the best on a global level by Eduniversal Ranking.
  • Top 100 – Global Ranking
  • Rated 59th among part-time MBAs worldwide

PROGRAM FEATURES

  • Learning Formula- On- Campus and 100% Online
  • Intake Cohort- April and October each year.
  • Accredited Master’s Certification – 60 ECTS
  • Language – English
  • 2 Weekends per month ( Fortnightly)
  • Duration- 1 year

 

The dynamic situation of the modern business world requires qualified professionals with a solid knowledge of the different management areas and well-developed personal skills, such as versatility, adaptability, reflection, determination and creativity. The Executive MBA is the leading management training program, which equips its participants to reach positions of responsibility in a company by acquiring the executive skills required to manage and lead companies and institutions. As such, as well as sound management training, an MBA ensures recognition from the entire business community. Therefore, it is the best program for gaining and consolidating new tools and knowledge, through international experience, practical leadership and an enhanced entrepreneurial mindset.

The International MBA has been designed so that participants can improve and increase their knowledge of business management and administration, work with the main management tools and strengthen their managerial, leadership and analytical skills and competences, work in diverse teams and put what they learn into practice on daily basis. The Program focuses on understanding all areas involved in the management of organizations, with a complete overview of the company, the way it functions and how it is organized, enabling participants to achieve maximum career impact.

WHY TAKE THE EXECUTIVE MBA

The Executive MBA paves the way to new future opportunities and equips you with tools to build a strong professional profile.

Discover your untapped potential and your ability to take on responsibility and drive forward meaningful change. It is time to become a better manager, which you can achieve in the following way:

  1. Graduation Ceremony, Rome Business School, Italy, with the option to attend the Graduation Ceremony and a one-week study tour and immersion in Italy.
    Every student has the opportunity to attend the graduation ceremony at Rome Business School Italy, the graduation ceremony is a 5 days event that also incorporates a study tour, company visits, sightseeing of monuments, and notable places.
  2. Life & Soft Skills Program: Self-Discovery, Self- Awareness, Empowerment, Reinvention.
    Soft skills are personal attributes that influence our relationships and communication. They are fundamental for conducting effective leadership and steering businesses towards success. In this increasingly technological world, soft skills are the fuel that drives the growth of our relationships. Soft skills are essential abilities and life skills that we should master each and every day in order to become a better version of ourselves.
  3. Networking & Partners, Multinational Relationships.
    In partnership with several globally renowned leading companies, such as Airtel, Fidson Pharmaceutical, Messrand, Nigeria Info, Cars45, Microsoft, Rainoil and many more, we give you the opportunity to make contact with real working environments and build a strong professional network, through workshops, webinars, guest speakers and many more activities, encouraging interaction between leading professionals and students, and facilitating the learning process through real case studies.
  4. Career Acceleration  Program, Design your professional profile
    A tailored Career Acceleration Program specifically designed to shape each student’s professional profile to enable them to become a competitive figure in the modern employment market. You will have access to workshops focusing on the latest key topics in relation to job seeking and career networking, individual career guidance meetings, and our exclusive events to ensure the best start or a great boost in your career.
  5. EMBA Coaching Program
    How much of your potential are you using from 1 to 10? Learn to get the most out of your potential through 3 MBA coaching sessions with some of our experts. You will improve your competences in terms of achieving your goals, effectively contributing to teamwork activities, communicating effectively, time management and many more key skills for being successful in your future career.
  6. RBSN for Entrepreneurship
    Are you planning to start up your own business or dreaming of becoming the fresh, innovative driving force within an organization? We will equip you with skills, insights and the curious mindset required to spot new opportunities, make connections and bring new business ventures to life.
  7. Virtual Coffee with CEOs
    Network with Top CEOs & learn what it takes, to excel in your career.Develop networking skills directly in two interactive conversations with Top CEOs, during which you can ask questions, inquire about career interests and roadblocks, and ask about the keys to career success, and network with a variety of friendly, experienced professionals! The two coffee conversations will be held virtually online, meaning you can join them and participate from anywhere live in real time.
  8. RBSN Business Showmanship
    Gain visibility for your business as we project your business on our social media platforms and free consultancy on key business challenges. The Business Showmanship is designed to give your business visibility as your business will be promoted across all our social media channels. This is usually after you have made a presentation in one of the In-Class lectures where our highly experienced faculty will offer you free consulting on your key business challenges. Your presentation will also spotlight your business as the primary case study for the class. And where a student doesn’t have an existing business, an alternative business can be used.

QUICK CURRENT STATISTICS OF OUR EXECUTIVE’S STUDENTS AND ALUMNI ON INTELLECTUAL CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT

  • 82% Increased Professional Responsibilities
  • 93% Improved Decision-Making Capability
  • 79% of students increase their salary after the completion of their master’s programs
  • 68% of Alumni got a new offer and promotions
  • 53% of students are employed in a multinational company
  • 58% are now successful Managers and Directors in their respective organizations

OBJECTIVE OF THE EXECUTIVE MBA

  1. Develop core business competencies and leadership excellence
    Promoting the essential knowledge needed to organize the different departments of a company: Marketing, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, and Operations. Developing capacities and gaining the tools required for effective leadership: Teamwork, Motivation, Communication, Business Ethics, and Social Responsibility. Gaining insight into the perspective of a senior manager or executive and understand the larger context of management.
  2. Develop entrepreneurial spirit, create, plan and grow
    Enhancing the entrepreneurial spirit and laying the foundations for the creation of new businesses, while also fostering innovation and creativity.  Operating with ease in complex and competitive national and international organizations, within a framework of sustainable development and growth.
  3. Manage emerging technologies, innovation and change, and build disruptive skills for global business immersion
    Managing the organization’s flexibility in response to new technologies, new markets, innovation, and the evolution of society. Adapting to and anticipating the need to change the organization with the key objective of remaining competitive especially within an international global context. Learning and understanding the use of new emerging technologies and the application of data for transforming and developing business in today’s digital age.

NIMN-RBSN CURRICULUM INTEGRATION PARTNERSHIP

The fallout of the partnership between Rome Business School Nigeria (RBSN) and National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (NIMN) has led to the integration of the curriculum of the Master of Business Administration and the NIMN professional examination modules for students of RBSN as they pursue their professional certifications journey with the National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria This integration has emphasized some recommendations for complete exemptions in all modules for the professional certifications examination of NIMN for Rome Business School Nigeria executive’s master students of Business Administration as they commence their program with the school. RBSN students have the privilege to join the league of marketing professionals through a fast track program via a Direct Membership into all the professional grades level – Associates, Full Member, and Fellow. This is subject to years of work experience in the marketing-related field. Students will be admitted to various membership grades upon payment of the institution’s obligatory fee and other terms and conditions required for enlistment into the institution membership register. RBSN will facilitate the registration process on behalf of our students.

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

Rome Business School Nigeria Now Offers CIM Recognised Degrees, CIM recognised the Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees from Rome Business School Nigeria, Students at Rome Business School Nigeria are now able to gain CIM exemptions whilst studying for their Executive Master degree.

PROFESSIONAL OUTLET

In particular, 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

PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY STATISTICS

  • 5 Years and above of professional experience.
  • 82% employed full time
  • 12% business owner/ Self-employed / Entrepreneurs
  • 19% of the students is from the FMCG sector
  • 6% from consulting
  • 19% from Health, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology
  • 6% from information technology/ telecommunication
  • 12% from Finance / Accounting
  • 6% from Manufacturing / Engineering / Construction
  • 13% from Marketing / Publishing / Media
  • 13% from NGO / Social Services
  • 6% from Transport / Logistics

PROGRAMME EXPECTATION

The Executive MBA  enables you to develop  the competences required  to lead, manage,  and  grow businesses gaining  more in-depth insight  into the requirements of  the professional market,  ranging from team  management areas to the economic aspects of  international market access.

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

  • Develop conceptual, analytical, andplanning tools as well as techniques and methodologies  needed to take asystematic approach in order  to understand and resolve complex business  and management problems;
  • Build managerial, relational, and entrepreneurial skills that are crucial in the working context;
  • Be responsible and innovative leaders who drive change, understand key social issues, and innovate for global business immersion and leadership.

INDUSTRY BASE 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 in order to transfer truly useful competences 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 background
  • 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

Checkout our topnotch renowned faculties here: https://romebusinessschool.ng/test/faculty/

Dr. Austin Nweze started out as an entrepreneur in 1990 after a brief stint with New Breed and the President magazines. For almost a decade he published Successful People magazine, the first Nigerian magazine focused on the promotion of entrepreneurship, which contributed to the recent interest and attention being given to the subject and sector by the government, universities, NGOs, and the private sector. For over 15 years he consulted for organizations on organizational transformation/revitalization and developed and delivered training programs for corporate organizations and government establishments in the areas of entrepreneurship development, venture management, leadership, six sigma, media relations, finance, financial planning, retirement planning, marketing, strategy, and soft skills.

Dr. Henry Ogiri teaches Financial Management, Accounting, and Corporate Social Responsibility to MBA students at Rome Business School. Dr. Itotenaan Henry Ogiri is a seasoned Accountant with vast experience in the Nigerian Economy. He has served as Executive Director (Finance & Administration) of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Earlier on, he was elected Member of Parliament where he represented Abua/Odual State Constituency in the Rivers State House of Assembly for two consecutive tenors.

Fisayo Oyedeji
The Group Managing Director (GMD) of Core Trust & Investment Limited, a full-service investment banking, and financial services outfit. Prior to my foray into Core Trust as a professional entrepreneur, I garnered cognate and demonstrable experience in credit, corporate finance, investment banking, structured finance, and treasury management; starting from my tutelage years at Nigerian Industrial Development Bank (NIDB – now Bank of Industry) as a project/investment analyst. I was also part of the team responsible for establishing the oil and gas businesses, structured transactions, and multilateral institutions-assisted projects in Continental Trust Bank Plc (now in “UBA”), Fidelity Bank Plc, and City Express Bank Ltd (now part of UBA), which improved significantly on the bottom line of these banks.

Mr. Mahendra WAMAN has recently been appointed as a visiting faculty at the Rome Business School.
After completing his Engineering in Industrial Electronics in 1995, he pursued Advance Diploma in Computer Hardware and Network Engineering. He believes in the practical approach to Business Administration. After gaining about 13 years of work experience in various business functions, he decided to attain an appropriate qualification in Business Administration in order to support his knowledge and experience. In 2012, he completed his MBA with a specialization in E-Business from WeSchool in Mumbai.

METHODOLOGY:” CIRCULAR LEARNING” BASED ON THE EFMD CIRCLE FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE

By adhering to the highest standards regarding the teaching methodology provided by EFMD, the Master will be taught through interactive lectures, case study analyzes, exercises, discussions, role plays, teamwork exercises, video conferences, business analysis and sessions presentation of students. Case studies will be used to generate discussions and illustrate business problems. Students will be encouraged to read and engage in discussions and debates. The teaching methodology is based on learning by doing, through which teachers implement a student-centered approach, involve students and provide activities that allow students to apply the knowledge acquired.

CAREER SERVICE

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 of 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/test/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 former students in terms of employment and professional growth following their master’s degree at Rome Business School. 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, we’re 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
  • 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 2022 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

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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CERTIFICATE 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.

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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 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:

SCHOLARSHIP, EDUCATIONAL LOAN AND TUITION

Tuition Payment

  • 100% online participation: NGN4, 000,000.00
  • On-campus participation: NGN4, 500,000.00

Flexible Payment structure:

  • Start your program with NGN 700,000 and spread the balance within 8 months of interest-free instalments.
  • Single lump-sum payments attract and guarantee an additional 10% of the total tuition amount
  • Scholarship Availability:YES, see the top of the page for the prevailing scholarship.

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

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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.

Build it with us.