International Master in Artificial Intelligence

The International Master in Artificial Intelligence is a 12-month program delivered On Campus in Rome and taught in English. It targets professionals and managers seeking to develop expertise in creating AI solutions for business transformation, sales boosting, fraud detection, and predictive analysis. The objective is to acquire the skills to design AI-based business models. It prepares for roles as AI Manager, Data Scientist, and Machine Learning Specialist.

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Formula 1 year

Method On Campus

Language English

Start Date October 2026

Enrollment 74%

Available seats 19

Scholarship available until June 19

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International Master in Artificial Intelligence Overview

The program is organized into three core modules that focus on deepening your understanding of AI’s strategic impact and value in business. It covers practical applications like virtual assistants and chatbots, as well as AI business models and project management.

Discover the significance and advantages of today’s emerging technologies and how they can effectively reduce costs and optimize business operations.

Learning Outcomes

Identify artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, algorithms and methodologies: Learn to identify and differentiate various AI techniques and understand their underlying principles and applications.
Recognize the application of AI in business: Gain knowledge of how AI can be leveraged to solve business problems, improve operational efficiency and promote innovation.
Integrate ethical principles into AI projects: Understand how to integrate ethical principles into AI projects, addressing critical issues such as privacy, bias, transparency and accountability.
Design AI-based business models: Learn how to leverage AI technologies to create value, optimize business processes and develop competitive advantages in various industries.
Apply AI solutions in various business contexts: Learn how to adapt AI applications to industry-specific needs, ensuring effective implementation and measurable results.
Apply strategies to launch and scale AI startups: Gain experience in addressing the unique challenges of the AI startup ecosystem, from ideation to funding, growth, and scalability.

Why choose our International Master in Artificial Intelligence?

Practice Lab

Practice Lab is a hands-on practical lesson focused on Artificial Intelligence. In previous intakes, the lab was conducted in collaboration with IBM and is designed to give participants direct experience in applying AI concepts and tools to real-world scenarios. Guided by expert instructors, you'll work through practical exercises and projects, developing a deeper understanding of AI applications, enhancing your technical skills, and gaining insights into how AI can drive innovation in various business contexts.

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AI for Business: Contemporary Tech & Software

Learn & practice contemporary AI technologies and their application to business
Software you will use in class: Python, cloud-based AI platforms, collaboration tools
Develop applied AI solutions to support business decision-making
AI in business (analyse real-world applications through case studies)

Career Impact

98% placement rate after 1 year of completing the master program. Our students are working today in prestigious companies in the AI Sector such as NTT Data and IBM.

Capstone Project

Tackle a real-world business challenge by leveraging AI. You will work in small teams to develop a project applying AI tools to corporate functions, industry-specific challenges, or a real challenge from your own company.

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

Business consultant specialized in AI
Technology consultant specialized in AI
AI researcher
Head of IA projects
UX (User Experience) Specialist
Machine Learning Engineer

Technology consultant
Computer and Information Systems Manager
Chief Information Officer
IT Risk Manager
AI Consultant

The salary of our students after completion of our International Master in Artificial Intelligence increased by an average of 27%

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Programme: International Master in Artificial Intelligence

Our experiential learning journey is designed to equip and empower you to fully embrace AI through a transformative toolkit. Rather than focusing solely on the technical aspects, we emphasize the organizational and managerial implications of AI technologies. This approach enables you to develop a comprehensive understanding of AI’s impact on businesses. Throughout the program, you’ll acquire the knowledge, insights, and managerial skills needed to successfully integrate AI into existing business frameworks or launch your own AI startup. Our well-rounded approach ensures you are prepared to navigate the challenges and seize the opportunities that AI presents in the business world.

By the end of the program, you’ll not only have a strong foundation in AI concepts and techniques but also be equipped with the expertise and leadership skills necessary to drive AI integration within established organizations or pursue your own AI startup venture.

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 Capstone Project

Understand the Strategic Impact and Value of AI in Business

During the first module of the International Master in Artificial Intelligence, students will learn notions of:

Managerial Economics
This module aims to prepare students by providing them with the essentials of entrepreneurship and business planning.
Entrepreneurship and Business Planning
With this module, the managerial skills required to understand a Business Plan and its structure will be developed.
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.
Accounting & Budgeting
This module is aimed at students understanding the importance of financial management and control principles, with key indicators such as ROI, EBIT, GAAP.
Project & Operations Management
With this module, students can manage projects, examine data and information, and have a diagnostic approach to 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.

Develop practical applications of AI as virtual assistants and chatbot

During the second module of the International Master in Artificial Intelligence, students will learn:

1) The Business value of AI:

Introduction to AI in Business
AI Strategy and Business Alignment
ROI and Business Impact
AI Adoption and Change Management

2) AI in Practice and Use Cases:

Healthcare, data engineering, sparking talk
AI in industry, R&D

3) AI and ML algorithms for business:

Machine Learning Algorithms, Predictive Analytics and Forecasting
Natural Language Processing (NLP), Reinforcement Learning and Decision Making
Computer Vision

4) AI platform and vendors:

AI Infrastructure and Cloud Computing.
AI Development Frameworks and Tools
AI Platform Selection and Evaluation:
Data Management and AI
AI Integration with Existing Systems
AI and exponential technologies to transform business and organizations

Lead AI Projects to Manage new Business Models

During the third module of the International Master in Artificial Intelligence, students will explore:

5) AI and the Internet of Things (IoT):

AI and Blockchain
AI and Robotics Process Automation (RPA)
AI and Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality (AR/VR)
AI and Edge Computing

6) The Social Responsability of AI:

Ethical Frameworks for AI and CSR
Bias and Fairness in AI
Privacy and Security in AI
Explainability and Transparency in AI
AI Regulation and Governance
Business Ethics and CSR

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 5 main areas of interest:

Innovation & Growth
Tech & Digitalization
Industry Business Excellence
International Business
Global Electives with RBS School partners

Practice Lab | In partnership with IBM

Rome Business School Practice Lab (2024) is where theoretical concepts are put into practice and participants learn through experience. The Lab is run by IBM 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 IBM managers with whom you will solve a business challenge of IBM.

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.

Tackle a real company challenge. You can choose to be part of a small team and design a Marketing plan for a new business or develop a strategy to increase online sales or create a loyalty offering for different generation.

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

Rome Business School International Bootcamps experiences

Throughout the week, you will have an intensive and fully immersive business experience, experiencing problems, interacting with managers, students, and lecturers, and developing your own project, which will be presented at the end of the International Bootcamp Experience.

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Develop a completely new business idea through the Google Ventures Methodology: The Design Sprint. How innovation and entrepreneurship are leading the change of the global market.

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.

Participating in a Bootcamp in London is an extraordinary experience that combines intensive and immersive learning in a urban environment rich in opportunities. The city itself is a melting pot of cultures and innovation, offering a vast network of professionals and leading companies. A Bootcamp in London allows you to gain cutting-edge skills in a cosmopolitan and stimulating atmosphere, preparing you for global work challenges and creating valuable connections for your professional future.

A Bootcamp in China is an extraordinary adventure that immerses you in a country rich in history, culture, and innovation. This intensive journey allows you to acquire top-notch skills, discover new professional perspectives, and create global connections in a setting where the ancient and the modern blend in a unique harmony. Participating in a Bootcamp in China is an extraordinary opportunity for personal and professional growth that will open up new horizons for you.

Faculty

Rome Business School’s International Master in Artificial Intelligence are 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

Valentino Megale

Valentino Megale is a tech entrepreneur, biologist, and innovation author specializing in mental well-being through immersive technologies and AI- driven data tracking. He is the CEO and co-founder of Softcare Studios, a digital health startup using extended reality (XR) and artificial intelligence to optimize medical treatments and support patients' mental health.

Dr. Megale has over 7 years of professional experience in the digital health industry. He holds a Ph.D. in Neuropharmacology from the University “D’Annunzio” of Chieti, with international experience in Austria and France. He is also an online teacher for immersive technologies and AI at the Web Marketing Festival and lecturer and Program Director the Rome Business School. His academic experience spans 6 years, with a focus on neuropharmacology and biotech.

Throughout his career, he has received numerous accolades, including being named “Best E-Health Startup” at the Startup Europe Awards and participating in international accelerator programs like Accelerace and TMCx. He has spoken at prestigious events such as TEDx and participated in innovation challenges with global companies like Pfizer and Merck.

Silvia Bellucci Program Director of the International Master in Data Science

Technical Sales Public Sector at Google and Program Director of the Master in Data Science at Rome Business School, Silvia Bellucci brings over 25 years of experience in Digital Transformation. Formerly a Senior Manager at IBM, she is an expert in Cloud Architecture and Analytics. She holds a degree in Physics from Sapienza University with advanced training from SDA Bocconi. A Google Cloud Club 2024 Winner, she is actively involved in supporting young professionals in the tech industry.

Giacomo Scettri Professor of the Master in Digital Marketing and Business Transformation

Giacomo Scettri is a data science and machine learning trainer with over 1,000 hours of corporate training delivered for companies such as Codemotion, TIM, and Manpower. An adjunct professor at Campus Bio-Medico University in Rome, he holds a Master's in History and Teaching of Physics from Bologna, a Master's in Physics of Complex Systems from IFISC in Palma de Mallorca, and a degree in Physics from La Sapienza. He is also the founder of "Dopolavoro matematico", a movement dedicated to making mathematics accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

Corrado Centrone Senior Advisor in Digital Transformation, Business Intelligence, Data Analytics, Fractional Manager

Engineer Corrado Centrone is a data analytics expert with over 30 years of professional experience, specializing in artificial intelligence applications within the healthcare and insurance sectors. He currently serves as the Data Business Analytics Director at Aon, where he leads the development of AI-driven decision-making tools and advanced business intelligence systems for the management and optimization of healthcare plans. A graduate in Electronic Engineering from the University of Pisa, he completed executive programs in project management, marketing, and innovation at Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna and Altran Paris. As co-founder and Technical Director of Pronto-Care, he created the first dental and physiotherapy network in Italy, developing AI-supported insurance risk analysis systems. He has held managerial and technical roles in international contexts, operating across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa for multinational companies such as Dräger. His expertise includes data integration (ETL), functional analysis, fraud detection, and business intelligence with AI technologies. He is registered with the Order of Engineers of Rome and regularly participates in training programs in AI, healthcare analytics, and agile methodologies.

Pietro Marinelli Professor of the International Master in Artificial Intelligence

Pietro Marinelli is an Artificial Intelligence expert and Data Scientist with over 15 years of experience across academic, public, and private sectors. He is currently CEO of PheasyAI, where he leads innovation in AI applications for healthcare. A graduate in Statistics from Sapienza University of Rome, he has over a decade of university teaching experience in AI, Machine Learning, and Data Science. He previously served as Senior Data Scientist at CRIF and is ranked among the top 3 Data Scientists in Italy on Kaggle.

Domenico Pontari IT Entrepreneur

Domenico Pontari is an IT entrepreneur and artificial intelligence consultant with over 20 years of professional experience in software development, data science, and university education. He is the founder and CEO of WiNK, a Rome-based company specializing in the rapid prototyping and AI solutions for startups and R&D departments of large enterprises. He currently serves as College Director at ELIS, where he coordinates advanced training programs on digital technologies and soft skills, with a particular focus on the application of artificial intelligence in education and innovation. He has held leadership roles in software development and online training, managing technology projects funded by European initiatives. Domenico holds a degree in Engineering from the University of Naples "Federico II," with previous studies at Politecnico di Milano. He boasts over 15 years of teaching experience in scientific and digital innovation fields at institutions like the Rome Business School. He has also collaborated internationally, including as a Data Scientist for Axwave Inc. in Silicon Valley. Certified in MBTI® and Advanced Coaching, he combines technical expertise with educational leadership to promote the culture and adoption of artificial intelligence.

Leandro Guerra Professor of the Executive Master in AI

Leandro Guerra is a data science and quantitative finance expert with over 14 years of international experience in machine learning, financial innovation, and blockchain. He is the founder of Outspoken Market, focused on AI-driven algorithmic trading strategies, and Head of Data Science and Analytical Platforms for EMEA/APAC at Experian. He holds an MSc in Finance and Investment Management from the University of Salford and has completed executive programmes at LUISS Business School and Politecnico di Torino.

Carmine Buono Professor of the International Master in AI

Carmine Buono is an IT Manager and Principal Solution Architect with over 25 years of experience across multiple Information Technology disciplines. He currently works at Olidata SpA, leading complex projects in AI, Machine Learning, and cybersecurity for clients including the Italian Banking Group and the Bank of Italy. His career includes senior roles at Integris SpA and CRISMA srl, delivering projects for Terna, TIM, and Poste Italiane. A lecturer at Rome Business School in Data Science, AI, and Big Data, he holds a degree in Computer Engineering, a Master's in GIS, and a PMP® certification.

Gianfausto Bottini Professor of the International Master in AI

Gianfausto Bottini is a Geospatial Data Scientist with over 8 years of experience in artificial intelligence, data science, and geospatial analysis. He currently works at the FAO of the United Nations, applying AI and data fusion techniques to satellite-based environmental statistical systems. He lectures in Geographic Profiling and Applied Data Science at the European Forensic Institute in Malta and at Rome Business School. He holds degrees in Data Science and Management Engineering from La Sapienza.

Fabrizio De Rosa Communications Officer, Innovation & Technology

Fabrizio De Rosa is an expert Communication Officer with over 15 years of professional experience in public information, digital transformation, and multimedia storytelling. He currently works at the Department for Digital Transformation of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, where he leads strategic communication for high-profile international initiatives, including AI policies and technological innovation. He holds a Master's in Social Innovation and Communication from Aarhus University and an Erasmus Mundus Master's in Media and Journalism in Globalization. He has over ten years of teaching and lecturing experience on AI, digital communication, and public affairs in academic and international settings. His career includes prominent roles at the United Nations and in the Italian government, with a focus on AI ethics, cybersecurity, and public communication. Recognized for his leadership in organizing global workshops and multimedia campaigns, he has promoted AI awareness among media professionals worldwide. A published author and frequent speaker on AI and communication, he combines academic expertise with solid practical experience.

Maria Rosaria Raspanti Professor of the International Master in AI

Maria Rosaria Raspanti, Ph.D., is Counsel in Antitrust and Regulatory Law at Pavia e Ansaldo, with over 12 years of experience in EU competition law, consumer protection, and digital regulation. She is Honorary Fellow in International Economic Law at LUISS and a lecturer at Rome Business School. She holds a Ph.D. in Law and Economics from the University of Siena. Winner of the Antitrust Defence Award (2017) and named Lawyer of the Year – EU & Competition at the Legalcommunity Fortyunder40 Awards, she has published extensively on competition policy, online distribution, and digital enforcement in the EU.

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

16 Operations and IT

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

Admission process

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

Evaluation of credentials

Application Confirmation

Selection Interview

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 Master in Artificial Intelligence: Financial Aid and Tuition

Fee

Payment of the participation fee of € 9,400 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.

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 opinions on the International Master in Artificial Intelligence

A.Z. - Egypt GlobeTech – International Documentation Engineer

What stood out to me most at RBS was the supportive and professional atmosphere. The staff were always helpful and responsive, the lecturers were experienced and shared real-world insights, and my classmates created a dynamic, international learning environment.

F.G. - Italy MBZUAI – Embodied AI Engineer

To those thinking about joining Rome Business school I would say that it is a wonderful international experience, well organized and good supported .

T.B. - Belgium Accenture – AI Quality Assurance Analyst

One of the most valuable aspects of RBS is its truly international environment. In my Master’s program, we have students from more than 30 different nationalities, which creates a rich, diverse learning atmosphere and amazing networking opportunities.

Frequently asked questions about the International Master in Artificial Intelligence

The International Master in Artificial Intelligence at Rome Business School focuses primarily on business management and strategy aspects and the managerial implications of AI.

All students admitted to Rome Business School are required to have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent. However, student profiles can be considered eligible for some of the programmes in case of relevant professional experience.

Because AI is reshaping every industry and this Master gives you the skills to lead that change. You’ll build a standout portfolio with real projects, learn from experts, and gain a network that opens doors. Graduate ready for high-impact roles and the confidence to create solutions that matter.

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