| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-10-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Global Master in Data Science and Business Analytics at Rome Business School prepares students for in-demand roles by blending scientific concepts, data science technologies, and business skills. The program focuses on developing students' abilities in data management, data analysis, and data-driven decision-making. Graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills to shape business strategies, solve complex problems, and drive innovation through data-driven approaches.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Global Master in Data Science and Business Analytics is a multidisciplinary program blending scientific concepts and methodologies. It utilizes the latest data science technologies (Jupyter, Apache Hadoop, MonoDB, Tableau, MS Power BI, and more). The program aims to equip students with skills in data management, extracting valuable business insights, and making data-driven decisions. It also focuses on developing effective presentation and communication skills, agile project management, and risk management decision-making skills to cultivate data-driven leadership. The program is built on four pillars: a true link with companies (through a Business Practice LAB, company visits, in-class exercises, and exclusive lecturers), internationality (an international faculty, diverse student body, and international bootcamps), professional impact (structured Career Services, company meetings, shadowing, coaching, and soft skills programs), and higher purpose (training responsible and innovative leaders to drive societal change). The Master is accredited by DASCA (Data Science Council of America), enhancing employability.
Outline:
The program is structured around a percentage-based curriculum: 5% Managerial Core, 35% Focusing and Specialization, 10% Innovative and Responsible Leadership, 10% Electives, 15% Business in Action, 5% Global Trends Lab, and 20% Capstone Project. The program is divided into modules:
- Module 1: Strategic Thinking and Planning in Data Science: This module covers Managerial Economics, Entrepreneurship and Business Planning, Business Strategy, Accounting & Budgeting, Project & Operations Management, Marketing (Traditional and Digital), Human Resource Management, and Data Analytics for Managers.
Electives:
Electives are offered in seven main areas of interest: Next Gen Business (Innovation, AI, and Digital Growth), AI4 Business, Tech & Digitalization, Industry Business Excellence, International Business, Global Electives with RBS international partner Business Schools, and Introduction to preparation for professional certifications (DASCA).
Practice Labs:
The program includes a Practice Lab in partnership with Tableau, focusing on hands-on data preparation, visualization, and analysis using Tableau Prep Builder and Tableau Desktop. A "Business in Action - Hands-on Lab" (Global Trends Lab) consists of two virtual sessions exploring global trends and their impact on businesses. Students also participate in a 36-hour Hackathon using real-world datasets and MongoDB.
Teaching:
The teaching faculty comprises highly selected international university professors, trainers, and business managers from various fields. The teaching approach emphasizes practical know-how and skills transfer for professional development. The Career Services team provides support in career development, connecting students with companies and recruiters. Entrepreneurial pathways are also offered for students interested in starting their own businesses.
Other:
Rome Business School is presented as the most international business school in Italy. The program includes international bootcamps in various locations (Silicon Valley, Paris, Barcelona, Rome, Tuscany, Lagos, Doha, London, China, Dublin, Porto, and a Grand Tour of Italy). The Corporate Advisory Board, composed of 103 leaders, managers, and professionals, contributes to the continuous improvement of the program. The program incorporates the use of various programming languages and software tools (R, Python, Jupyter Notebook, Google Colab, Tableau, Microsoft Power BI, Apache Hadoop, Hive, Impala, Spark, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, Kafka, InfluxDB, KNIME, Google Data Studio). The program also covers advanced topics such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Neural Networks, and modern AI like ChatGPT.
Rome Business School is one of the leading Business Schools in Italy which offers Master and MBA programs both on campus and online, as well as Executive Education training programs. We always maintain an international vision, and our mission is to train global leaders equipped to manage companies all over the world from an innovative and sustainable perspective.
Rome Business School is the most international Business School in Italy with more than 2.100 students per year coming from 161 countries, counting also with 269 university partnerships and agreements in 26 countries and 4 continents worldwide. Rome Business School is strongly connected with the world of work: +616 companies partner for networking, job opportunities and Master lectures. The School has students coming from more than 150 countries.
Accreditation, Membership & Ranking
The Rome Business School and its programs are accredited and has membership with the following institutions and organizations:
EFMD (European Foundation for Management Development)
ECBE (European Council for Business Education)
ASFOR (The Italian Association for Management Training)
PMI (Project Management Institute)
EADL (European Association For Distant Learning)
I wanted to create my own business, however, I realized I had a gap in my knowledge as I’d only ever done medicine and research. Rome Business School offered a program covering all the soft skills I lacked and I thought it was a perfect match, especially when I chose the RBS4Entrepreneurship path. RBS truly shaped the entrepreneur I am now.
I’ve chosen RBS since I fell in love with their international profile, the variety of courses and the specialization in such a demanding field like Human Resources. What I like about the course is that it goes deep into HR, with its very specialized formula and international professors with a long career in the field.
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