About Rabat Business School
Dean's Welcome
Dr. Nicolas ARNAUD
Director General of Rabat Business School
Dean of College of Management
Rabat Business School, accredited by the AACSB since 2020, prepares the future leaders that the African economy needs by relying on a team of a core faculty composed of 66% international permanent professors, covering 22 different nationalities.
This specificity, unique in Africa and very rare in the rest of the world, is a real opportunity for our students to develop both the managerial skills and the intercultural agility that companies need. This “little extra soul” makes our alumni leaders capable of communicating, acting and deciding in a globalized environment.
Our sole ambition is to guarantee the employability of our graduates by transmitting to them the values of excellence and awareness.
Rabat Business School is also an exceptional environment and work setting in which our students enjoy a vibrant extra-curriculum life.
It is for all these reasons that Rabat Business School is became the only business school in Africa and Middle East to be ranked in the Top 100 best business schools in the world of the prestigious Financial Times international ranking
Our Mission
“Prepare through education, practice and research, responsible and multicultural future leaders able to operate in a global context, contributing to a better Africa.”
Our Vision
“Become the World Reference for Business Schools in Africa”
Facts & Figures
+3000
Alumni
A Bit of History
Rabat Business School (RBS) is part of the International University of Rabat (UIR) founded in 2010 in Morocco.
Most significant historical events up to date:
2010
Opening of UIR and RBS Campus
2011
Launch of RBS Research Laboratory (BEARLAB)
2015
Recognition of RBS programmes by the State of Morocco
2019
- Launch of the PhD programme
- Inauguration of the new building
- Inauguration of a new Bloomberg Trading Room
2020
- AACSB Accreditation
- Launch of the EMBA programme
- RBS #1 in North Africa by Jeune Afrique ranking
2021
RBS joins the QS WORLD UNIVERSITY ranking
2022
RBS joins the Financial Times Master in Management ranking (the only business School in Africa and MENA region)
2023
- RBS moves up from 86th to 54th place (+32) in the FT ranking and remains the only Business School in Morocco, Africa and the Middle East to feature
- Launch of the Digital Learning Center
- RBS joins the QTEM network
2024
- Launch of the International Triple Bachelor (ITB) in partnership with IESEG (Paris) and HEC Montreal
- RBS becomes full member of the Global Business Schools Network (GBSN)
- RBS joins the AABS network
Campus Life
Equipped with all the necessary infrastructures for comfort and well-being, the campus of the International University of Rabat represents a stimulating and supportive environment. This setting fosters not only a conducive atmosphere for learning and exchange but also encourages creativity and personal development among our students.
Within the campus, Rabat Business School is its own dedicated building, one that aligns with the high standards of its innovative and interactive teaching methods.
International Advisory Board
Our Advisory Board is comprised of highly distinguished professionals from various schools and sectors, each bringing their unique insights and expertise to guide our strategic decisions and enhance our educational curriculum. With a shared commitment to excellence, our board members play a crucial role in ensuring our programs remain at the forefront of industry trends and produce graduates ready to excel in the dynamic world of business.
Academic Members
Prof. Ira Weiss
Prof. Luis BRITO
Prof. Per CRAMER
Prof. Caroline ROUSSEL
IESEG Dean (France)
Prof. Federico PASIN
Prof. Clara RAPOSO
Prof. Giuseppe SODA
Prof. Marie WILSON
Prof. Xiaobo WU
Corporate Members
Mr. Mourad
ALEM
Mr. Minhaj BENCHERIF
Mrs. Nora
WAHBY
Executive Committee
Nicolas
ARNAUD, PhD
Director General of Rabat Business School
Ahmed
ENNASRI, PhD
Ikram
JEBABLI, PhD
Nacef
MOURI, PhD
Mrs. Ijlal
MOUFID
Mr. Abdellatif HARRAIDA
Mrs. Nawal OUAHBI
The pedagogy of Rabat Business School, professional training
