Master in Sustainability and Circular Bioeconomy

Drive Sustainable Change: Become a Leader in the Circular Economy

+36% average salary increase after completing the Master’s program

Focus on ESG, Agenda 2030, Sustainable Finance and AI Innovation

30% Scholarships
available until April 30th

Why study a Master in Rome Business School?

Flexibility

Study following live lectures in streaming on our digital platform plus at your own peace following lectures uploaded daily and available on demand.

International Faculty

Significantly, 90 percent of our faculty combine teaching with active roles in various international market sectors. By combining academic rigor with practical tools, techniques and methodologies, they enrich your education and align your profile with the needs of the job market from day one.

Why choose our Master in Sustainability and Circular Bioeconomy ?

1. Career Impact

Graduates achieve an average salary increase of +34% after completing the Master’s programme, reflecting strong career progression and market relevance. Our students go on to work for leading international companies such as Davines and WWF, applying their skills in high-impact, global business environments.

2. Business in Action

Apply your skills through hands-on sustainability activities, from carbon footprint simulation and ESG stakeholder mapping to materiality analysis aligned with GRI standards. You will work on real business cases, define sustainability KPIs, and analyze greenwashing practices to support transparent and effective sustainability strategies.

3. ESG & Global Impact

Build a solid ESG-driven skillset aligned with the UN Agenda 2030 and global sustainability frameworks. You will explore environmental, social, and governance dimensions of sustainability, sustainable finance principles, and the role of technology and AI in supporting data-driven sustainability strategies. The programme strengthens your CV with practical knowledge of ESG reporting, stakeholder engagement, and innovation for long-term value creation.

4. International Bootcamp

Take part in a one-week international experience in Porto, dedicated to Sustainability and ESG, followed by access to 13 additional global destinations including Silicon Valley, London, Paris, Rome, Barcelona, China, and Lagos. Strengthen your international profile, enhance your CV, and expand your professional network in top-level business environments.

Among our partners

Our company partners, professional headhunters and business mentors work together to help students acquire personal and professional skills to face today’s labor market.

Career and Entrepreneur Services

True Link with Companies

Observe a professional's workday directly in the field so as to gain a greater understanding of the job position and the department and/or division of the company.

What do our students think?

“The experience at RBS is essential for acquiring the critical skills that will enable me to support companies in their transition toward sustainable products, processes, and practices; in the creation of industrial symbioses focused on the circular economy; and in the implementation of new regulations that international bodies and governments will introduce in the years to come.”

Eleonora T.

“On campus, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with a wide range of cultures, languages, and ideas, which personally inspired me. I must highlight the excellent work of the Career Services Department, which supported me from the very beginning to the end of my academic year, addressing my needs and helping me secure the job I was looking for.”

Andrea C.

Master in Sustainability and Circular Bioeconomy

Program Content

Sustainable leadership and change management

Sustainable strategies and business models
Driving organisational change
Engaging Stakeholders and Building Collaborations
Governance of a sustainable business
Leveraging diversity and inclusion
Business canvas for value creation

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Circular Bio Economy

Circular Bio Economy, Waste management, resource recovery & clean energy production
Biodiversity Management
Sustainable Supply Chain Management
Fundraising and EU funding within the European Circular Economy Strategy

Implement Sustainable Strategies & Understand the Circular Bioeconomy and Evenrgy Management.

During the Master in Sustainability and Circular Enomony, students will learn:

Introduction to Sustainability

Overview of the development of sustainable practices
The growing importance of a stakeholder approach
Sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility and ESG
UN SDGs and other relevant frameworks

Innovation in Circular Bio Economy

Social and sustainable innovations
Practical Biomaterials and Bioproducts
Business Model Innovation in Bioeconomy
Scaling Sustainable Innovations

Measurement and Reporting of Sustainable performance

Corporate accountability, transparency and greenwashing
Sustainable finance
ESG investing and ratings
Limitations of conventional accounting
Sustainability reporting and KPIs
Regulatory developments

Integration of Technologies in sustainable business models

Renewable Energy Technologies: towards zero carbon society
Digital tools for Sustainable Business
Big data and IoT for environmental management
Blockchain for Transparent Supply Chains

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Scholarship
valid until
April 30th

Top #3

Business School in Italy

Learning Option

Online o On Campus

Language

English