Could you tell us about your MBA programs?

We currently offer two MBA programs, the Executive MBA program and the International MBA program. Both deliver a general management education in English. The IMBA is a one-year, full-time program that targets international students 25 to 35 years old. The EMBA is an 18-month, part-time program admitting primarily domestic participants 35 to 45 years old. A major feature of the Executive MBA program is the study tour. EMBA participants spend three, one-week periods in a foreign capital - New York, Beijing and South Africa - mixing cultural and academic events, and interacting with students and the local business community.

What is the philosophy of your program?

The MBA program aims at developing both knowledge and skills. This balance is embedded in the structure of both the courses and the program itself. The business plan, mandatory for all students, is the capstone project for the MBA. It is a cross-disciplinary exercise that forces students to apply tools and concepts discussed in class in the context of a real-life business venture.

Who are the participants in your MBA programs?

Our recruitment is very international, with over two-thirds of foreign nationals. We attract people with rich and diverse backgrounds and with a minimum of three years of professional experience. Internationalization, career change and rapid advancement are important motivators to pursue our MBA.

What makes your MBA special?

Overall quality is a necessary condition for excellence, but it is not distinctive anymore. There are two original features stressed in the program at RMS:
1) Focus on the individual: we provide each student with the environment most conducive to satisfy his or her professional objectives. While our students all aspire to a fulfilling professional life, they have different objectives for themselves, different aptitudes and experiences. Through individual coaching, a flexible curriculum, and personalized assistance we help them grow into successful business executives.
2) Focus on critical thinking and decision making: like many MBA programs, we stress the importance of group work and group dynamics. We put a lot of emphasis on individual decision-making, critical thinking and the development of self-confidence. To this effect, we have significantly increased the quantity and importance of leadership, negotiation, ethics, and personal development courses.

Could you tell us more about your graduates?

People who enroll in the MBA program come out transformed: increased self-confidence, business savviness, professional vision, and a network. As MBA graduates, they also join a network of over 19,500 RMS alumni. Following graduation, EMBA participants effectively enjoy professional advancement, with significant salary increases, while IMBA students jump - start international careers, showing great potential.