International Master in Banking and Risk Management

The International Master in Banking and Risk Management aims to provide solid knowledge and competences in banking and financial risk management, emphasizing both theoretical foundations and practical applications.

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Formula International

Method On Campus

Language English

Start Date October 2025

Enrollment 86%

Available seats 8

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International Master in Banking and Risk Management

This Master aims to provide a solid foundation in financial knowledge and risk management, emphasizing both theoretical principles and practical applications. Participants will develop analytical skills, gain an in-depth understanding of the financial sector—including international banking, financial markets, risk management, and financial regulations—and acquire advanced valuation and risk modeling techniques.

The program also integrates ESG and CSR principles into risk management, preparing students to address current and emerging challenges in the financial industry. Additionally, participants will first acquire general management fundamentals before specializing in finance, equipping them to succeed as innovative and responsible leaders in the financial world. Through a focus on critical thinking and problem-solving, the Master aims to produce highly skilled professionals ready to excel in various financial roles.

Learning Outcomes:

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

Shape your professional path through 4 pillars:

Real link with companies

An international network of companies’ partners to help young and senior professional in building their careers and RBS to create the better learning experience possible, thanks to Business Practice LAB, Company visits, in class exercises and exclusive lecturers.

Internationality

Rome Business School is proudly the most international business school in Italy, being able to immerse our students in a stimulating environment, thanks to our international faculty, our exclusive Bootcamps in Silicon Valley, Barcelona, Paris, Rome and Tuscany and mixed ethnicity in our classes.

Professional Impact

Our higher purpose is to build managers and leaders. For this reason, we’ve built our Masters around our student’s professional and personal growth, providing different service and experiences, just like our Career Service, multiple company meetings, Company Shadowing, Individual Coaching sessions and a soft skills program.

Higher Purpose

Following our motto, Better Managers for a Better World, an entire section of our Masters is fully dedicated to higher purpose in business, Corporate Social Responsibility and creation of a sustainable approach and mindset to business

Why choose our International Master in Banking and Risk Management?

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.

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.

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.

Among our Partners:

International Master in Banking and Risk Management:

The International 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.

5% Start with Managerial Core

35% Get Into Focusing and Specializing

10% Being an innovative and responsible leader

10% Electives

15% Business in Action

5% Global Trends Lab

20% Capstone Project

Develop core 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 forecasting, manage liquidity & understand international finance to grow business globaly

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

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.

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

At the conclusion of your course, you will have the opportunity to demonstrate your skills by taking on a genuine business problem. Utilize your skills to spot chances and develop a strategy that is genuinely creative.

Two case studies from two genuine firms will be provided to you so that you can put your master’s course knowledge to the test.

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.

Rome Business School International Bootcamps experiences

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.

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, and Naples.

Your Mentors

An International Leading Team | CAB

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

103 Members

19 CEO and General Management

12 Finance

Faculty

Highly qualified international university professors, trainers, and business managers who come from a range of operational and professional fields—from merchandiser to lawyer, from entrepreneurship to coach and speaker—hold the Rome Business School’s International Master in Banking and Risk Management degree. The educational strategy aims to provide students with the knowledge and abilities that the market currently demands.

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.

Alessandro Villadei CEO and Founder of AVOR Consulting

Alessandro is the CEO and Founder of AVOR Consulting, a strategic advisory firm specializing in leveraged buyouts (LBOs), mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and corporate restructuring. Prior to establishing his firm, he worked for a New York-based consultancy within the Complex Valuation and Litigation Finance department. His diverse professional background includes experience as a Hedge Fund Analyst, focusing on restructurings and workouts; a Chief Financial Officer (CFO); a university professor; and a consultant in project finance. Furthermore, he has authored several articles for the financial platform Seeking Alpha. Alessandro holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics & Business Administration. He is a candidate for the CFA Level III designation, having successfully passed the preceding two levels. His credentials also include the Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC) certificate and advanced expertise in Excel-based financial modeling.

Guido Traficante, PhD B Researcher in Economic Policy at the Department of Human Sciences of the European University of Rome

Type B Researcher in Economic Policy at the Department of Human Sciences of the European University of Rome. He holds a degree in Economics with honors from LUISS Guido Carli, and a Doctorate in Economics from the University of Rome “Tor Vergata”. He has spent research periods as a Visiting Scholar at various international institutions, such as the University of California Santa Cruz, the Bank for International Settlements, HEC de Montreal and the Central Bank of Finland. His main research interests fall within the fields of macroeconomics, monetary policy and fiscal policy. He is the Author of scientific articles published in international academic journals and is a Research Fellow of CASMEF (Arcelli Center for Monetary and Financial Studies). He is also a Member of the Editorial Board of Economia Italiana.

Francesco Baldi Baldi Studio Legale - Labor lawyer

Francesco Baldi is an Associate Professor of Corporate Finance at the Department of Management at the University of Bologna, a position he has held since 2023. Previously, he taught and held academic positions at the University of Turin but has also international experience as a Visiting Scholar at Columbia Business School and MIT Sloan School of Management. Francesco has a solid academic background with an MSc in Finance, an MSc in Applied Econometrics, and a PhD in Business Economics. He has received numerous awards, including the PriceWaterhouseCoopers Prize and the Sinergie Best Paper Award. He has worked in various financial and banking institutions, gaining experience in investment banking, corporate finance, and applied research. He is an expert in the valuation of intangible assets, M&A, private equity, sustainable finance, and ESG. He has published in prestigious journals and is a member of the editorial boards of Economia Italiana and Rivista Bancaria. Additionally, he has designed advanced courses in Corporate Finance and M&A, he has worked as Senior Consultant at Deloitte, Vice President in the Risk Management and Trading Unit of ENEL SpA and as a Vice President with the Research Department of Capitalia SpA.. He has also contributed to structuring asset-backed securities issued in domestic and international markets as a Member of the Securitisation Team of MCC SpA, the investment banking arm of Capitalia Banking Group

Ruggero Battisti Italrevi S.p.A. - Global Management Group - Partner

Ruggero Battisti is a Chartered Accountant and seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in advisory, audit, compliance, due diligence (DD), forensic work, M&A, business process reengineering (BPR), and turnaround and change management projects in both national and multinational environments. He is currently the Founding Partner at ItalRevi S.p.A. and GMG Capital S.r.l., where he has been providing advisory, compliance, and audit services since 1997. Additionally, he is a partner at GMG Capital, focusing on corporate finance and M&A activities. Ruggero has held significant roles, including Chairman and Member of the Board of Directors, Chairman and Member of the Board of Statutory Auditors, and Supervisory Bodies pursuant to Legislative Decree no. 231/01. His expertise spans various sectors, including industrial, construction, pharmaceutical, automotive, luxury & fashion, banking & financial services, insurance, telecommunications, non-profit, and the public sector. He is an Adjunct Professor at LUMSA University in Rome, teaching Business Auditing, and a Professor in the Master’s program on Anticorruption at Tor Vergata University. Ruggero is also a founding member and board advisor for Fondazione Lab PA, a public sector best practices development foundation. He began his career at KPMG Audit, where he worked as a manager from 1988 to 1997. Ruggero earned his education in Economics, Management, Accounting, and Finance from Sapienza University of Rome, John’s Hopkins University, and Loyola College, Baltimore.

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.

Mario Mendia Executive VP Gruppo TAS

Mario, Chief Executive Officer at ReActive, Goup Amaviva, started as Manager at Price Waterhouse Coopers Management Consulting Services and was then Marketing Director at Tecnologia Avanzata dei Sistemi (TAS). Later he was Network and Marketing Director at Eurofly and Non-Executive Director and Board Member at CIPI. Subsequently he worked at TAS first as International Business Director, then as Senior Vice President of Capital Markets and Treasury, then as Senior Vice President of International Markets and finally as Senior Vice President, in charge for International Governance and Special Projects. He holds the Pearson SRF BTEC Level 7Advanced Professional Qualification and FT Non-Executive Director Diploma.

Francesco Di Tommaso Chartered Accountant and Statutory Auditor at F.D.T Consulting of Francesco Di Tommaso

Francesco Di Tommaso is the CEO and a Chartered Accountant and Statutory Auditor at F.D.T. Consulting, a firm he founded in 2022. His expertise spans corporate consulting, fiscal advisory, marketing, training, and legal auditing, aligning with the needs of the market. F.D.T. Consulting, registered with the Rome Chamber of Commerce, also operates as a professional online daily journal offering economic and tax information. Francesco is also an official tax consultant for FAO, providing fiscal and economic advisory services to employees and consultants of FAO, United Nations, IFAD, and the World Food Programme. Francesco’s educational background includes a Master's Degree in Accounting and Business Administration, and he has further pursued specialized training in urban economy, local development, and managerial governance through various programs at prestigious institutions.

Career and Entrepreneurship Services

Throughout your International Master in Banking and Risk Management, you will be accompanied and supported by our Career Services team. With over 10 years’ experience in education, we help young talents and managers to build their future, guiding them along the path that best suits their capabilities, desires and professional goals.

To give our students the best support achieving their professional objectives, we’ve structured our Career Service into two core areas:

Occupational Pathways

The Occupational Pathways will help you develop the knowledge, market insights and tools that you need to pursue a successful career in a specific industry. You will benefit from valuable connections with top companies and recruiters. 

marketing master student attending careers fair

Entrepreneurial Pathways

Are you planning to start up your own business or dreaming about becoming the fresh and innovative driving force within an organization? We will equip you with skills and knowledge to discover, test and improve your entrepreneurial skills, develop a business idea and finally launch your own business.

rome business school student attending career fair

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

Admission process

Rome Business School puts a lot of effort into upholding the highest level of excellence in the courses we offer. Because of this, all applicants must go through and successfully pass a selection process with the following structure in order to ensure the eligibility of the candidates:

Evaluation of credentials

Application Confirmation

Selection Interview

Admission

Enrollment

The admissions process’s purpose is to certify a candidate’s eligibility to enroll in the International Master in Banking and Risk Management. When evaluating candidates, the academic background, prior experiences in the Master’s programme themes, and motivation will all be taken into account. Following submission, the application will be examined by the Rome Business School’s academic committee. It is critical to include all required documentation in order to ensure the application’s acceptability.

International Master in Banking and Risk 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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