Rome Business School has secured two prestigious accolades within a single week: the Bloomberg Businessweek Best B-Schools Ranking 2026–2027 and the QS Business Master’s & MBA Rankings 2027, with all six ranked programs placing in the European Top 100 and four in the Italian Top 5. Among Italian programs, the International Master in Data Science ranks 1st for Value for Money, while the Global Master in Marketing and Growth Hacking ranks 2nd. Among the most notable results, the International Master in Finance, the International Master in Supply Chain Management and Logistics, and the International Master in Data Science also achieved 100/100 in Payback Month, the maximum QS score in the sub-indicator measuring how quickly the investment made in the program is financially recovered.
This result highlights an increasingly important dimension in the choice of management education: the relationship between investment made and professional value generated. In the QS Rankings, this aspect falls under the Value for Money macro-indicator, which assesses the overall economic return of the program. Within it, Payback Month specifically measures how quickly the investment in the program is recovered.
“When choosing a Master’s program, academic quality remains fundamental, but it is equally important to understand what value that experience will be able to generate in a student’s professional path. Our results in Value for Money and, in particular, the maximum score achieved by three of our Master’s programs in Payback Month, represent a particularly significant recognition for us: they demonstrate education’s ability to translate into opportunities, professional growth, and a tangible return on the investment made,” says Antonio Ragusa, Dean of Rome Business School.
Among the most significant results is the International MBA, which reaches 70th place in Europe, gaining 11 positions compared to 2025. The program also ranks 67th in Europe for Value for Money and 82nd for Employability. The program’s value is also reflected in the professional outcomes of its participants: following the MBA, alumni report an average salary increase of 45%, while 85% move into roles of greater responsibility. The program, ASFOR-accredited, combines management education with hands-on experiences focused on practical application of skills, including the C-Level Managers Series, the Business Simulation Game, and the Residential Program at Babson College, a one-week exchange at the leading U.S. university for entrepreneurship studies.
The International Master in Supply Chain Management and Logistics reaches the European Top 60 and achieves 100/100 in Payback Month. On the return-on-investment front, it also ranks 20th in Europe for Value for Money. The program integrates SCPro™ Level One certification preparation, Practice Labs led by industry professionals, and activities developed in close contact with the corporate world.
The International Master in Data Science, in the European Top 75, also achieves 100/100 in Payback Month and ranks 1st in Italy for Value for Money. The program combines managerial and technical skills in Python, R, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Cloud Computing, alongside applied activities and preparation for professional certifications.
The International Master in Finance, in the European Top 100, likewise achieves 100/100 in Payback Month. The program combines financial preparation with hands-on experiences such as the Stock Market Simulation, the Practice Lab with KPMG, and the London Finance Bootcamp, in addition to CFA Level I exam preparation.
The Global Master in Marketing and Growth Hacking also stands out on the return-on-investment front, ranking in the European Top 75, 45th in Europe for Value for Money, and achieving a score of 93.5/100 in the Employment Rate sub-indicator. The program pairs marketing skills with a Career Acceleration Program offering personalized career guidance, job search support, and networking opportunities.
The Global Master in International Management enters the European Top 100, reaches 4th place worldwide for Diversity, and achieves 99.2/100 in Payback Month. Company shadowing, market entry simulations, and an International Bootcamp complete a program designed to expose students to international markets and business contexts.
Alongside the results related to return on investment, the QS Rankings 2027 also confirm Rome Business School’s strong international dimension. All six ranked programs place among the top four worldwide for Diversity: the International MBA reaches 1st place globally, while Finance, Supply Chain Management and Logistics, and Data Science rank 2nd. This result reinforces one of the School’s distinctive traits: a strongly international academic and student community, capable of integrating diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures within the learning experience.
The QS results dedicated to management education include the QS Business Masters Rankings, which covers the areas of Business Analytics, Finance, Marketing, Management, and Supply Chain Management, and the QS Global MBA Rankings, dedicated to MBA programs. For the Business Masters Suite, the 2027 edition included 1,132 programs and was based on assessments from 37,660 employer respondents and 43,870 academic respondents. The rankings evaluate programs across five key dimensions: Employability, Alumni Outcomes, Diversity, Thought Leadership, and Value for Money.
