International Master in Project Management

The International Master in Project Management is a one-year, full-time program, delivered On Campus in Rome and taught in English. It is designed for graduates and professionals who wish to become successful Project Managers. The objective is to provide all the necessary knowledge and skills to manage projects and prepare for the prestigious PMI® PMP® or CAPM® certifications, for which RBS is an authorized partner. It prepares for roles such as Project Manager, Program Manager, and Project Management Officer.

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Formula 1 year

Method On Campus

Language English

Start Date April 2026

Enrollment 77%

Available seats 17

Financial Support

3.000€ UP TO

International Master in Project Management

The International Master in Project Management provides high-level training for professionals who wish to consolidate and further develop their skills in managing international projects. This one-year programme, based in Rome, is designed to meet the needs of aspiring project managers operating in a global context and seeking to gain an in-depth understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with international project management.

Through a comprehensive and interdisciplinary curriculum, the International Master in Project Management offers a balanced combination of theory and practice. Students will have the opportunity to explore core topics such as strategic project planning, resource management, risk management, change management, and leadership, as well as the cultural and legal aspects specific to international project management.

Learning Outcomes

Support organisational strategy by contributing to value creation for the organisation and its stakeholders.
Plan, manage, and control project scope, timelines, budgets, and key knowledge areas.
Monitor project performance and report progress effectively to stakeholders.
Identify and manage stakeholders through appropriate communication strategies.
Lead project execution using emotional intelligence, ethical leadership, and effective decision-making.

International Master in Project Management in Rome

Career Impact

+34% salary increase one year after completing the Master in Project Management. Graduates work in prestigious companies such as Maserati, Aeroporti di Roma, and Accenture.

Flexibility

A flexible learning format designed for professionals, combining live sessions, applied activities, and structured learning paths compatible with full-time work commitments.

Practice Lab in partnership with NTT DATA

Take the role of a real project manager and put into action the basics of a project led by an NTT DATA manager. Starting with a business case, apply some of the tools and techniques presented in class (brainstorming, Delphi method, affinity diagrams, etc.) to gather requirements, prepare a project scope statement, and build a detailed WBS.

Risk Management Assessment: Identify and evaluate the specific risks of their personal projects using learned risk management techniques.

Scenario planning exercise: involves creating and analyzing different possible future scenarios to prepare for various outcomes to anticipate risks, plan contingencies, and improve decision making.

Preparation for PMI examinations and certifications: CAPM & PMP, or PSM - I

Our Master's program offers lessons on the PM domains, tasks and enabling factors required to know for the following examinations:

Professional Scrum Master™ I (PSM-I) - Certification demonstrating an advanced level of knowledge of the Scrum framework.

CAPM® - Entry-level certification for project practitioners.

PMP® - Industry recognized certification for project managers.

Students who are eligible to apply for PMP® certification can take the Elective PMP® Exam Prep course, which will provide them with the 35 contact hours needed to take the exam and obtain PMP® certification.

Training partner (ATP) of the Project Management Institute

The Rome Business School is an authorized training partner (ATP) of the Project Management Institute.

Master Industry Software and PM Tools

Know your project’s risks, create forecasts and track your budgets by managing your projects using project management softwares: ProjectLibre and KanBoard

Analysis of business case provided by the teachers, students will apply some of the tools and techniques presented in the classes (brainstorming, EVM, WBS, CPM delphi method, etc) to collect requirements, prepare a project scope statement and build a detailed WBS.

Explore additional softwares and tools: Noctua Risk, @Risk (add-ins Excel); Mind Manager; Trello; PMPeople to better manage projects.

International Bootcamp

Think big and go global, choose among 4 continents and 9 International Bootcamps. Choose among the bootcamps in Silicon Valley (US), Paris, Rome, Tuscany, Barcelona, Nigeria, Qatar, London or China and have an immersive and stimulating experience, focused on the topics of the business world and network and learn from top company managers.

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

Project Manager
Event Manager
Project Coordinator
Project Assistant
Marketing Analyst
Assistant Site Manager

Junior Business Analyst
Business Development
Risk Management
Project Supervisor
Senior Consultant

Authorized Training Partners

Rome Business School is authorized partner of PMI. The Programme furnish PMP® (Project Management Professional) or CAPM® (Certified Associate in Project Management), 2 of the most recognized certification around the globe.

International Partners

International Master in Project Management:

The International Master in Project Management offers a robust specialized education for professionals aiming to excel in global project management. This program has been designed to provide a unique blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, enabling students to gain a deep understanding of best practices and advanced strategies required to successfully lead complex projects in international settings.

One of the distinctive advantages of this program is its ability to guide participants in achieving the prestigious PMP® (Project Management Professional), CAPM® (Certified Associate in Project Management) and PSM (Professional Scrum Master) certifications from PMI®.

We are Authorized Training Partners (ATP) for these certifications.

1 Start with Managerial Core

2 Get Into Focusing and Specializing

3 Being an innovative and responsible leader

4 Electives

5 Business in Action

6 Global Trends Lab

7 Capstone Project

Develop core managerial skills and pursue a career in Project Management

During the first module of the International Master in Project Management, 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.

Understand the role played by stakeholders in projects and the role of a project leader

During the second module, students will learn how to:

1)Introduction to Project Management

PM Culture, Project Life Cycle
Project Management in organizations

2)Business Analysis

Business Analysis
Requirements Management

3)Operational foundations of Project Management

Planning
Execution
Project Portfolio Management
Monitoring and controlling

4)Project Management Tools and Techniques

Exploring complexity: application of PM tools and techniques
Exploring Complexity: Risk Management
Use of Project Management Software I
Use of Project Management Software II
Agile methodologies: Kanban and SCRUM

Get training to be able to get PMI Certifications and become innovative and responsible leader

During the third module, students will learn how to:

5)International and ethical aspects of Project Management

Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
Participation in European tenders

6)Interpersonal skills for the Project Manager

Personality indicators
Leadership, Motivation and Thinking Styles
Decision making strategies and styles
Conflict management
Building ethical and responsible organizations

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 areas of 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 NTT DATA

Rome Business School Practice Lab is the place where theoretical concepts are put in practice and participants learn through experience. NTT DATA managers, who will examine different specialist knowledge, work on exercises and network, while sharing their experience and expertise with the students, run the Lab. This Lab is entirely run by NTT DATA managers with whom you will create strategy to guide customers through the customer’s journey of NTT DATA.

Business in Action - Hands-on Lab

The Global Trends lab consists of 2 virtual sessions:

Session 1: How to Find Sources to Identify Global Trends Identify sources and monitor Global trends Deep Dive into the Global World Trends Shaping the World of Today – guest speakers from UN, UNIDO, ILO. Examples of Global Trends:

The Future of Work
Ethics of AI and Big Data
The World in 2030: Future Scenarios

Session 2: Understand the impact of global trends on businesses, and explore ways in which businesses can adapt and transform based on future trends and forward-thinking strategies

Capstone Project

You will have the opportunity to exhibit your abilities at the end of the course by tackling a real-world business challenge. Utilize your skills to find chances and create a truly inventive plan.

Face a real-life business challenge. You have the option of working in a small group, developing an internet sales plan, or developing a loyalty programme for different generations.

Two case studies from two real firms will be assigned to you to put your master’s course knowledge to the test.

Previous years’ experiences 

The Practical Challenge:

Milk Flower business will bring in the art of Italian gelato making to offer ice cream using organic ingredients and seasonal fruits native to Senegal. The business will pursue a new strategy and go forward to sell gelato in carts around Dakar City instead of selling it in an old-fashioned physical shop. Locally created gelato is predicted to provide positive cash flow and profit in the first year, with a positive return. This project management plan details the process of the planning and initiation phase for the launch of the Milk Flower Business.

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.

List of International Bootcamps 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.

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.

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.

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.

Join our Lima Bootcamp to explore the heartbeat of Latin American business, diving into emerging market trends and consumer behavior. This is your chance to network with regional powerhouses and sharpen your strategic mindset while soaking in the city’s unique colonial heritage and world-class culinary scene.

Join our India Bootcamp to witness the scale of one of the world’s fastest-growing digital economies and master the art of frugal innovation. Engage with tech visionaries and industry disruptors in a high-energy environment, all while experiencing the incredible diversity and vibrant traditions that define the subcontinent.

Faculty

The International Master in Project Management is taught by an international faculty of university professors and industry professionals with experience across the fashion sector. Teaching focuses on practical expertise and managerial skills aligned with current industry requirements.

Meet the full Faculty

Program Director

Marino Lizza

Marino Lizza brings over 25 years of experience as an entrepreneur, general manager, public investment officer, project manager, and trainer. He currently serves as a lecturer and trainer in economic and organizational subjects at academic institutions and advanced training centers, collaborating with organizations such as Rome Business School and AKA Campus.

Viviane Arazi Trainer, Project Management & Agile Approaches, soft skills

With over 35 years of professional experience in project and program management, Viviane Arazi is an expert in Waterfall and Agile Project Management, Business Analysis, Organizational Change Management, and Scrum. She holds a degree in Statistical Sciences from La Sapienza University in Rome and has more than 15 years of university teaching experience, having collaborated with institutions such as UniCusano, La Sapienza, and the University of Udine. Viviane has held managerial roles at Procter & Gamble, Hewlett Packard, and DXC Technology, where she led complex programs in sectors including consumer goods, public administration, transportation, and IT governance. She has managed international projects with globally distributed teams, serving as an Account Delivery Manager and applying methodologies such as Waterfall, Agile, and SAFe. She is a certified trainer accredited by PMI, Scrum.org, Axelos, APMG, and ScaledAgile, holding over 15 professional certifications, including PMP, PgMP, ACP, and PRINCE2. She has developed training materials for CAPM and PMP courses for various institutions. Her teaching approach is highly experiential, combining theory with real-life case studies and simulations to promote active and participative learning.

Raffaele Mannella Program Director of Master in Entrepreneurship

Over 26 years of experience as an Export Manager, Entrepreneur, and Project & Operations Manager, with a focus on enterprise software applications and professional services. Passionate about Project Management, particularly in the Information Technology sector, he is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). In 2005, he co-founded Comtaste S.r.l., an IT consulting firm where he still serves as CEO, primarily overseeing strategic projects for the company and directly managing key clients, including several multinationals such as Adobe, Google, and HP. In 2019, he founded TS Mood S.r.l., an innovative startup operating in the online booking sector for tourism. He is also the Program Director of the Master in Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Rome Business School.

Stefano Cera President Lazio Delegation of Aif

With 25 years of professional experience, Stefano currently serves as Senior Trainer and President of the Board of Directors for the Lazio Regional Delegation of AIF (Italian Association of Trainers), a position he held from 2016 to 2023. He also acts as an Advisor to the National Council of CONNECTANCE ETS. His expertise in training spans key areas including team building, soft skills, personal and organizational development, civil and commercial mediation, and communication. Over the years, he has collaborated with a range of institutions such as ICE (Italian Trade Agency), EduBP, and CISP (Interdisciplinary Center for Peace Studies).

Sonia Boutari Senior Project Management

Sonia Boutari is a seasoned Project Management Consultant with over 30 years of professional experience across the telecommunications, IT, and professional training sectors. She currently lectures in project management and business analysis, delivering specialized courses for PMI and IIBA certifications, teaching also at Rome Business School masters In Project Management. Ms. Boutari has over 15 years of experience teaching at the university level, including a co-professorship at the International University of Geneva. Her industry roles include senior positions at Orange Communications, Convergys, Infostrada (now Wind), and Omnitel (now Vodafone), where she led large-scale IT transformations, billing system migrations, and departmental restructuring initiatives. She has served as Technical Bid Manager, IT Account Manager, and Head of Department, contributing to complex, multi-national projects across Europe. Being a former member of the Hermes User Group, we see how engaged she is Internationally. She has also co-founded the PMI Swiss Chapter, presented at the Project Leadership Conference (London, 2001), and co-authored a paper on OPM3 at the PMI EMEA Congress (Prague, 2004). Her work reflects a strong integration of practical project leadership with academic rigor.

Riccardo Orfei Program Director of Master in Project Management

He has worked in ICT for a long time, first holding specialized roles, and, from 1987 onward, that of manager of technical staff, working groups, and small, medium, and large projects. In 1999 he was certified by the Project Management Institute as a PMP® Project Management Professional. He is a member of PMI® and the Central Italy Chapter. He is currently involved in professional training in the field of Project Management. He has a Master's Degree in Education with a focus on "Adult and Continuing Education Sciences." He is a member of the Italian Association of Trainers where he participates in the work of the Community of Practice "Professionals Trainers of Professionals."

Corporate Advisory Board

The Corporate Advisory Board embodies the spirit of collaboration between the academic world and the real management sphere by becoming one of the key players in the Quality Assurance Process, the process of continuous improvement of the Rome Business School’s range of Management Training programs.

Composed of 133 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 numerous business interactions and inputs provided by the members of the committee in the annual meetings and discussions with the school.

CAB

133 Members

27 CEO and General Management

30 Operation & IT

Career & 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

Admission process

Rome Business School is committed to maintaining high quality standards for its programmes. To this end, in order to ensure the selection of suitable candidates, it is necessary to successfully pass a structured selection process, which follows the following steps:

Evaluation of credentials

Application Confirmation

Selection Interview

Admission

Enrollment

The Admission process is designed to assess the candidate’s suitability for entry into the Master’s programme. The evaluation is based on the applicant’s academic background, prior experience in fields related to the Master, and personal motivation. Applications are reviewed by the Rome Business School Academic Committee following submission. To ensure proper assessment, all required documentation must be provided in full.

International Master in Project Management: Financial Aid and Scholarships

Payment

Payment of the participation fee of € 9,400 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.

Early Enrollment Incentive
Lifelong Learning Scholarship
Academic Excellence Scholarship
Executive Women Scholarship
Entrepreneurial Grant
Better Managers for a Better World Scholarship
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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Student Testimonials

Davide T. - Italy Maserati - Diagnosis Team Manager

The decision to take part in a Master Course matured during the years. I wanted to enlarge my knowledge and open to new fields of study. I wanted to use the fundamentals gained in the past years to build a succesful and firm path in the Project Management field to become an R&D Project Manager or Project Supervisor. The most valuable thing that I found useful about RBS is the possibility to create a network and learn directly from industry experts using the career services to orient myself in the future career decisions. Also for me, this master has been a really good exercise to practice with the English language written and verbal.

Juan Pedro - Mexico E80 Group – Site Manager

If your intention is to update your knowledge in topics that are top now in the working world and you want to have one of the best experiences of your life, join RBS. To highlight, the great capacity and knowledge of their professors and above all the internationality that has become and the number of people from all over the world you meet who start as classmates and become your family. You don't have to think about it too much, and if you have the opportunity to take the master's degree in its classroom format; as soon as you eat the first carbonara and the first gelato in the streets of Rome; you will know that you have made the right decision.

FAQs

A project manager is responsible for planning, organising, executing and monitoring complex projects. Their main role is to ensure that a project is successfully completed within the set time, budget and resource constraints.

Here is an overview of the activities performed by a project manager:

Project planning: The project manager works with the team and stakeholders to define the project objectives, establish the work plan, break down the activities and determine the resources required.
Assignment of responsibilities: The project manager assigns tasks to specific team members, ensuring that everyone has a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities.
Budget management: The project manager is responsible for monitoring and controlling the project budget, ensuring that financial resources are allocated effectively.

To become a project manager, here is a series of steps you can follow:

Training and education: Acquire a solid knowledge base in the field of project management. You can obtain a Master’s degree in Project Management. Also, consider taking specific courses or obtaining a recognised certification such as the Project Management Professional (PMP) offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI). The Rome Business School offers both options.
Practical experience: Look for opportunities to work on projects, even if in minor roles. You could start as a project team member or as an assistant project manager to gain practical experience in the field and understand the dynamics of project management.
Development of soft skills: Hone your soft skills that are essential for an effective project manager. These include leadership skills, effective communication, time management, problem-solving and teamwork skills.

There are various certifications to become a certified Project Manager including PMP, PMI or PRINCE2 or even CAPM. Rome Business School is an authorised ATP training partner of the PMI Institute and we create togheter with our faculty a Certification Preparation Programs for these certifications.

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