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International Online Master in Banking and Risk Management

The International Online Master in Banking and Risk Management is a 12-month program delivered entirely online and taught in English. It targets graduates and professionals seeking solid knowledge in financial risk management and banking. The objective is to provide managerial and technical skills for banking innovation and risk measurement. It prepares for roles as Risk Analyst, Banking Innovation Manager, and Risk Management Specialist.

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Formula 1 year
Method Online
Language English
Start Date October 2026
Enrollment 76%
Available seats 22
Scholarship valid until July 3rd
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International Online Master in Banking and Risk Management

This Master is designed to build a strong expertise in finance and risk management, blending theoretical concepts with practical applications. Students will enhance their analytical abilities, develop a deep understanding of the financial sector—including international banking, financial markets, risk assessment, and regulatory frameworks—and master advanced techniques for valuation and risk modeling.

The program also incorporates ESG and CSR principles within risk management, equipping participants to tackle both current and future challenges in the financial industry. Before specializing in finance, students will first acquire essential management knowledge, preparing them to become forward-thinking and responsible leaders in the field. With a strong emphasis on critical thinking and problem-solving, this Master aims to develop highly qualified professionals capable of thriving in diverse financial careers.

Learning Outcomes:

  1. Apply advanced quantitative methods to identify, assess, and mitigate diverse financial risks, enhancing decision-making and organizational resilience.
  2. Develop and implement risk management frameworks that optimize credit, liquidity, and portfolio performance in complex banking environments.
  3. Incorporate fintech innovations, cybersecurity measures, and future trends into risk management practices to protect against emerging industry challenges.​
  4. Understand the use of tools to evaluate an institution’s readiness and adaptability in the face of market and operational disruptions.
  5. Promote and lead the integration of ethical, sustainable practices within risk management, ensuring alignment with ESG principles and global regulatory standards.

Why choose our International Online Master in Banking and Risk Management?

Business in Action

  • Business Practice lab powered by Deutsche Bank - Do a risk management analysis for a bank’s product, assessing the different types of risks, using risk identification tools learned in class.
  • Access and answer by practicing concepts over 200 questions used on the Bloomberg Assessment to assess the sharpness of your mind to work in financial services.

Introduction to the Preparation for FRM by GARP - elective course

A Financial Risk Manager (FRM) is a globally recognized professional designation awarded by the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP), certifying the expertise and integrity of risk management professionals. Candidates must pass two rigorous exams covering topics such as risk management, financial markets, quantitative analysis, credit risk, and operational risk.

London Bootcamp | Immerse in the European Finance Hub

An immersive experience in the finance and banking world, which explores the latest trends and strategies.

  • Attend lectures organised by Bayes Business School Faculty, with topics ranging from bank business models, branch risk and regulation, bank crises and fin-tech.
  • Put into practice what you learnt throughout these lectures and work on a business project to be presented at the end of the week in front of the Professors.

    • In partnership with Bayes Business School, the business school of City, University of London. A Double Crown leading global Business School known for world-class business education, excellent research reputation and deep engagement with practice.


    Career Impact

    +27% Salary Increase on average, after 1 year of completing the Master.

    Flexibility

    FLEXON Online Disruptive Learning Model – Learning through collaborative learning. Digital pills, weekly wrap ups, forum discussions, team work, direct feedback and much more all structured in a flexible learning path. ​Study following live lectures in streaming on our digital platform plus at your own peace following lectures uploaded daily and available on demand.

    The master is particularly suitable for those who want to pursue a career in the following roles:

    • Risk Manager
    • Credit Risk Manager
    • Market Risk Manager
    • Operational Risk Manager
    • Investment Analyst
    • Portfolio Manager
    • Treasury Manager
    • Financial Analyst
    • Asset Manager
    • Finance Manager
    • Financial Consultant
    • Investment Banker
    • Financial Advisor
    • Compliance & Regulatory Risk Manager

    Among our Partners:

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    International Online Master in Banking and Risk Management:

    The International Online Master in Banking and Risk Management aims to provide a thorough grounding in financial risk management, combining quantitative analysis, market knowledge, and practical risk management techniques, with a strong emphasis on ESG and CSR principles.

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    Develop managerial skills & strong financial knowledge to stand out as competitive leader in the finance industry

    During the first module, students will learn how to:

    • Managerial Economics
      This module aims to prepare students by providing them with the essentials of entrepreneurship and business planning.
    • Management Accounting for Decision Making
      The course focuses on the financial aspects of business decisions giving students an overview of the accounting tools useful and most used for short and long-term decision making such as cost management, budgeting, CVP analysis, and investment appraisal techniques.
    • Business Strategy
      Through this module, students will know how to understand the long-term direction and strategy of a company, and will be able to identify the strategic business units of organizations.
    • Financial Statement Analysis
      This course aims at equipping students with an understanding of financial statements and their usefulness for decision making.
    • Project & Operations Management
      With this module, students will be able to manage projects, examine data and information, and have a diagnostic approach in solving problems.
    • Marketing: Traditional and Digital
      Students will learn the application of marketing principles in organizational decision making.
    • Human Resource Management
      This subject area focuses on strategic human resource issues such as workforce acquisition, development, motivation and retention.
    • Data Analytics ​for Managers
      This course is designed to equip students with the basic knowledge needed to analyze and interpret large sets of data, to make effective business decisions and strategies.
    Do financial forcasting, manage liquidity & understand international finance to grow business globally

    During the second module, students will learn:

    1)Introduction to Financial Markets and Banking

    • Corporate & Quantitative Finance
    • Financial Markets & Institutions
    • Bank activity
    • Capital and Regulatory Frameworks

    2)Corporate Banking & Credit Risk Management

    • Corporate Lending
    • Credit Risk Assessment and Mitigation
    • Portfolio Management
    • Liquidity Risk Management

    3)Investment Banking

    • Business Valuation & M&A
    • Equity Capital Markets
    • Debt Capital Markets
    • Project Finance
    • Alternative Funding

    4)Market Risk Management

    • Market Risk Management in Banking
    • Operational Risk Management
    • Stress Testing and Scenario Analysis
    Apply innovative tools in finance, big data & fintech to improve and automate the delivery & use of financial services

    During the third module, students will explore:

    5)Technology and Future Trends in Risk Management

    • Fintech and Risk Management
    • Cybersecurity and Fraud Prevention
    • ERM and Future Trends

    6)Sustainability and Ethics in practice  

    • Building Ethical and Responsible Organizations
    • Sustainable Finance
    • ESG Risk and Risk Reporting

     

    Why Electives?

    The goal of Rome Business School is to develop future managers, entrepreneurs, and professionals who are ready to capitalize on the benefits of digitalization, go global, and have a positive impact on society.

    Electives are ideal tools for students to improve their employability by focusing on high-demand skills. ​

    • Electives assist students in carving out a niche for themselves and becoming more competitive.
    • Electives expose students to courses they might not have encountered otherwise.
    • Electives provide a one-of-a-kind curriculum that fosters life and career skills.
    • Elective courses are organized in 7 main areasof interest:

    Macro Area I ​

    Next Gen Business: Innovation, AI and Digital Growth

    • Area 1: Innovation & Growth
    • Area 2: AI4 Business: Shaping the Future ​
    • Area 3: Tech & Digitalization

     

    Macro Area II​

    Global Business Excellence

    • Area 4: Industry Business Excellence
    • Area 5: International Business
    • Area 6: Global Electives with RBS international partner Business Schools
    • Area 7: Introduction to preparation for professional certifications​
    Practice Lab | In partnership with Deutsche Bank

    Rome Business School Practice Lab is the place where theoretical concepts are put in practice and participants learn through experience. The Lab is run by Deutsche Bank managers who will examine different specialist knowledge, work on exercises and network, while sharing their experience and expertise with the students. This Lab is entirely run by Deutsche Bank managers.

    Capstone Project

    At the end of your educational experience, you will have the chance to prove your abilities by tackling a real business challenge. Use your talent to identify opportunities and create a truly innovative strategy.

    You will be given two case studies from two real companies that will allow you to test your knowledge learned during the master’s course.

    Rome Business School International Bootcamps experiences

    There’s the opportunity to experience an intensive and fully immersive business experience during a week, facing challenges, dealing with managers, students and lecturers, and creating your own project that will be presented at the end of the Bootcamp Experience.

    Change your life forever: discover where the World of Technology was born and grown. Boost your network and share your business ideas with high level managers, start-ups incubators and venture capitalists.

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    Immerse yourself in the capital of fashion and luxury, and live the real rise of the business. Learn how to combine creation and management in the industry house to be applied in all types of companies.

    Develop and manage a completely new business idea through the Google Ventures Methodology: The Design Sprint. Discover how innovation is leading the change of the global market and challenge your managerial and entrepreneurial projects to become real.

    The aim is to mix together contents and network to become leaders in the strategy of your current or future company.

    Experience Italy through a native person’s perspective by a cultural exploration and understanding of not only the process of winemaking, but mostly the convivial importance of food and wine.

    Don’t miss the opportunity to learn how to do business, generate growth as a socially responsible leader and discover the giant of Africa.

    Discover and develop unique opportunities to grow in a dynamic environment with a traditional yet modern approach to business.

    Join our immersive bootcamp in London to explore the latest trends, strategies, and technologies that drive the world of finance and banking forward. Gain insights into the cutting-edge world of digital finance and learn from industry experts. Unlock your potential in this rapidly evolving field!

    Discover the cutting-edge world of e-Commerce and Digital Marketing at our immersive bootcamp in China. Gain insights into the latest trends, strategies, and technologies that drive online businesses forward in one of the most enriching countries of this century.

    Join our new Dublin Bootcamp to gain hands-on experience with global data, connect with industry leaders, and enhance your career prospects. Immerse yourself in the tech scene and enjoy Dublin’s rich culture while learning cutting-edge data skills.

    Join our new Porto Bootcamp to gain practical insights into sustainability and ESG management. Engage with industry experts, enhance your skills in responsible business practices, and enjoy the scenic beauty of Porto while advancing your career.

    Expand your network of industry professionals and meet distinguished arts and culture professionals and managers in four of the most important Italian cities in terms of cultural heritage: Venice, Florence, Rome and Naples.

    Faculty

    Rome Business School’s International Online Master in Banking and Risk Management is held by highly selected international university professors, trainers and business managers, drawn from a variety of operational and professional fields, from merchandiser to lawyer, from entrepreneurship to coach and speaker.  The teaching approach is aimed at the acquisition of know-how, skills currently required by the market.

    Meet the full Faculty

    Program Director

    Vincenzo Mazzotta

    Vincenzo Mazzotta (PhD, MBA) founded Studio Mazzotta in 2010, a firm that operates in the field of financial and strategic consulting for companies.

    In 2016 he began his academic career, teaching at various institutes: he was Professor of European Planning at the LUM School of Management, taught at St. John’s University and John Cabot University, was Professor of Engineering Economy at the Lorenzo de’ Medici Institute, Finance Director of the Master in Finance, Technology & Digital Transformation at the LUMSA Master School and Professor of Corporate Finance and Financial Markets at LUMSA University.

    He is currently Professor of Financial Management and Entrepreneurship at the University of Arkansas where he also holds the role of Academic Coordinator for the Business area, as well as being a Member of the Faculty of RBS for 4 years.​

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    Francesco Baldi Professor of the International Master in Finance

    Francesco Baldi is Associate Professor of Corporate Finance at the University of Bologna since 2023, and Visiting Scholar at Columbia Business School and MIT Sloan. He holds an MSc in Finance, an MSc in Applied Econometrics and a PhD in Business Economics. Winner of the PricewaterhouseCoopers Prize and Sinergie Best Paper Award, he is expert in M&A, private equity, ESG and intangible asset valuation. He publishes in prestigious journals and has held senior roles at Deloitte, ENEL, Capitalia and MCC S.p.A.

    RUGGERO BATTISTI
    Ruggero Battisti​ Professor of the International Master in Finance

    Ruggero Battisti is a Chartered Accountant with 30+ years of experience in audit, compliance, M&A, and turnaround management. He is the Founding Partner at ItalRevi S.p.A. and GMG Capital S.r.l., specializing in advisory and corporate finance. A former KPMG manager, he has served as Chairman and Board Member for various corporations and Supervisory Bodies (D.Lgs. 231/01). He is an Adjunct Professor at LUMSA and Tor Vergata universities, and a founding member of Fondazione Lab PA.

    ALESSANDRO VILLADEI (1)
    Alessandro Villadei Program Director of the Bachelor in Business Economics

    Founder and CEO of AVOR Consulting, he is an expert in M&A, Leveraged Buyouts, and corporate restructuring. With an international background spanning New York and Italy, he has served as a Hedge Fund Analyst and CFO. A CFA Level III candidate and contributor to Seeking Alpha, he possesses deep expertise in Project Finance and financial modeling. Since 2024, he has been a lecturer and Program Director at Rome Business School.

    Francesco Di Tommaso
    Francesco Di Tommaso Professor of the International Master in Finance

    Francesco Di Tommaso is CEO and Chartered Accountant at F.D.T. Consulting, a firm he founded in 2022 and registered with the Rome Chamber of Commerce. His expertise covers corporate consulting, fiscal advisory, marketing, training and legal auditing. F.D.T. Consulting also operates as a professional online journal on economic and tax matters. He serves as official tax consultant for FAO, providing fiscal and economic advisory to employees and consultants of FAO, United Nations, IFAD and the World Food Programme. He holds a Master's Degree in Accounting and Business Administration, with further specialization in urban economy, local development and managerial governance

    GUIDO TRAFICANTE
    Guido Traficante, PhD Professor of the International Master in Finance

    Type B Researcher in Economic Policy at the Department of Human Sciences, European University of Rome. He holds a degree in Economics with honors from LUISS Guido Carli and a Doctorate from the University of Rome "Tor Vergata". He has been Visiting Scholar at UC Santa Cruz, the Bank for International Settlements, HEC de Montreal and the Central Bank of Finland. His research focuses on macroeconomics, monetary and fiscal policy. He is author of articles in international academic journals, Research Fellow at CASMEF and Member of the Editorial Board of Economia Italiana.

    Mario Mendia
    Mario Mendia Professor of the Executive Master in Finance and Financial Markets

    Mario, CEO of ReActive, Gruppo Amaviva, began his career as Manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers Management Consulting, before becoming Marketing Director at TAS. He served as Network and Marketing Director at Eurofly and Non-Executive Board Member at CIPI. He then held several senior roles at TAS: International Business Director, SVP Capital Markets and Treasury, SVP International Markets, and SVP International Governance and Special Projects. He holds a Pearson SRF BTEC Level 7 Advanced Professional Qualification and the FT Diploma for Non-Executive Directors.

    MARCO ELSER
    Marco Maximilian Elser Vice President of the Board of Directors at the American International Club of Rome

    With a Degree in Economics from Harvard University, Marco starts his career in 1984 as First Vice President of International Capital Markets at Merrill Lynch. In 1994 he was VP International at Northeast Securities and in 2002 he became President of the Harvard Club of Italy. In the meantime, he was Partner at AdviCorp for almost 15 years and Member of the Board of Directors at North Hills Signal Processing Corp., at Protalex Inc. and at Operations Smile Italia. He was also Director at Trans-Lux/Fair-Play Inc. Currently he is Vice President of the Board of Directors at the American International Club of Rome, President of the Acquedotto Romano Polo Club, Senior Advisor at Kartago Foods, Board Member at PTSCLAS S.p.A. and at H.C. Wainwright & Co. LLC and Partner at LONSIN Capital Ltd.

    Corporate Advisory Board

    The Corporate Advisory Board embodies the spirit of collaboration between the academic world and the real management sphere, playing a key role in the Quality Assurance Process and the continuous improvement of Rome Business School’s Management and AI-focused Training programs.

    Composed of 103 Leaders, Managers and Professionals from key areas of National and International Businesses, through the Corporate Advisory Board, Rome Business School activates a process of continuously updating its training programs, relying on business interactions and inputs provided during annual meetings and discussions with the school.

    103 Members
    19 CEO and General Management
    12 Finance

    Career and Entrepreneurship Services

    During this Master, students are supported by Rome Business School’s Career Services team. The service helps students and young professionals define their career direction and progress toward professional goals aligned with their skills and experience.

    Our Career Service is structured into two areas:

    • Occupational Pathways: Support focused on preparing students for professional roles through career guidance and industry-oriented tools.

    • Entrepreneurial Pathways: Support focused on developing entrepreneurial skills and structuring business ideas.

    Learn more about our Career Service

    The Flexon 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.

    The online learning methodology is fully professor-led and facilitated live in real time. Every lecture is created and delivered by a lecturer using our online platform Blackboard. The communication tools used by the lecturers include discussion forums, chats, emails, breakout sessions, whiteboards, and audio and video sharing to communicate and work together. As a final step, sessions usually include an exercise or assessment to measure the learning.

    The online methodology in every class is live and interactive. Teaching methods and techniques are used creatively to develop an engaging and motivating learning experience. There is frequent interaction with the student interaction to foster and maintain engagement and promote learning.

    The online learning methodology is practical, with all the class activities and online learning methods, e-content and materials used also being put into practice in the different assessments (self-assessments, tests and practical assignments), capstone project and class activities.

    The online methodology is structured as a combination of synchronous or real-time activities (such as online platform chats, breakout rooms/sessions, virtual pooling, virtual whiteboard, etc.) and asynchronous or on-demand activities, which students can do whenever suits them best in terms of their preferences and other commitments (such as emails, discussion forum platforms, online platform meetings, recorded lectures via links, virtual coffee and conversation sessions, etc.).

    Our Flexon Learning Methodology Based on Planeta Formacion y Universidades online model of learning

    FACULTY CENTERED | Module Starts

    Learning guided by the professor

    • The Professor 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 trough digital pills, Weekly Wraps ups and live course lectures.

    TEAM CENTERED | Working with your colleagues

    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

    Learning guided by the professor

    The Professor:

    • 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 professor and will present their assessment, based on the activity provided by the professor

    Admission process

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

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    Evaluation of credentials
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    Application Confirmation
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    Selection Interview
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    Admission
    Enrollment

    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.

    International Online Master in Banking and Risk Management:
    Financial Aid and Scholarships

    Payment

    Payment of the participation fee of € 7,400 can be made in the following ways:

    • Installments from moments of enrollment (earlier enrollment for more installments)
    • Full Payment with an additional discount of -10%

    Scholarships

    Based on their personal profile, experience and proven motivation, the candidate may be awarded a scholarship to partially cover the participation fee. In fact, Rome Business School offers the most deserving candidates the opportunity to benefit from 7 different types of scholarships. These partial economic hedges can consist of 6 months of interest-free financing.

    1. Early Enrollment Incentive
    2. Lifelong Learning Scholarship
    3. Academic Excellence Scholarship
    4. Executive Women Scholarship
    5. Entrepreneurial Grant
    6. Better Managers for a Better World Scholarship
    7. Student Loan Assistance Grant

    Competition for scholarships increases as the starting date approaches and funds are limited, so it is advisable to apply as soon as possible.

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