Bachelor of Business Administration (Top Up) Online from the United States

Imagine completing a career-accelerating business degree without pausing your life or leaving the United States. Through the exclusive partnership between the University of Cumbria and Robert Kennedy College, the Bachelor of Business Administration (Top Up) empowers you to turn professional experience and prior study into a globally relevant qualification—delivered entirely online and designed for ambitious learners who are ready to lead.

Built on rigorous, contemporary business theory that applies across borders and industries, this programme helps you sharpen strategic thinking, financial acumen, marketing insight, and leadership capacity while you keep your career moving forward. If you are ready to study from home in the United States—and from anywhere your journey takes you—this pathway brings world-class learning to your schedule.

Earn a British Degree Respected Worldwide

Graduate with a British bachelor’s degree that carries weight wherever your career takes you. British business qualifications are known for academic rigor, practical relevance, and a strong tradition of scholarship—qualities that resonate with employers, professional bodies, and postgraduate admissions teams across the globe.

Whether you aim to advance where you work now or plan to pivot into new roles and markets, this international credibility signals to hiring managers that you can operate confidently in complex, fast-moving environments. It’s a powerful asset for building credibility, mobility, and long-term career value.

Accelerated Pathway: Finish in as Little as 1 Year

As a top-up route, this programme recognises the learning you’ve already achieved, enabling you to complete your bachelor’s degree in as little as one year. It’s an efficient, focused way to reach a milestone that can open doors to managerial roles, higher earnings potential, and postgraduate study.

By concentrating on the advanced, business-critical subjects that matter most—strategy, leadership, finance, and marketing—you progress with purpose and momentum, turning ambition into achievement on a timeline that keeps your goals in sight.

100% Online, No Mandatory Live Attendance

Your life is dynamic. Your learning should be, too. This programme does not require you to be online at specific times or dates. Engage with lectures, readings, and assignments when it works for you—before your morning meetings, after the kids are asleep, or during a quiet weekend moment.

Asynchronous design means you never have to choose between professional commitments, family, and education. Weekly structures help you stay on track while still giving you the freedom to set a study rhythm that fits your reality.

Learn Anywhere, Even Offline with Our Mobile App

Study from anywhere in the world, including on the move. Our mobile app lets you download materials and lectures for offline access, so you can make progress during a flight, on your commute, or whenever you step away from Wi‑Fi.

Turn unexpected pockets of time into meaningful learning. With searchable, on-the-go content and offline video playback, you can keep your momentum steady—even when life is anything but.

Open-Book Assessments that Mirror Real-World Practice

Instead of memorisation-heavy, question/answer exams, you’ll experience open-book assessments that reward analysis, synthesis, and the ability to apply ideas to real business challenges. This approach better reflects how decisions are made in practice: with access to information, and with judgment that comes from understanding.

Open-book formats invite deeper thinking, stronger arguments, and more authentic demonstrations of your capability. You’ll not only learn the frameworks—you’ll also practice using them to solve problems you’ll actually face on the job.

Learn from Faculty Educated at Elite Universities

Guided by an international teaching team whose qualifications include degrees from world-renowned institutions such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis, you’ll be challenged and supported to achieve your best work.

These tutors and faculty bring a blend of scholarly depth and industry insight, shaping modules that are academically rigorous and professionally relevant. Their mentorship helps you turn complex ideas into practical leadership advantage.

A Truly Global Classroom and Powerful Alumni Outcomes

Join a diverse student community representing 130+ countries. You’ll collaborate with peers across time zones, industries, and cultures—expanding your network while sharpening your ability to lead in multicultural, cross-border contexts. Expect rich dialogue, fresh perspectives, and lasting professional connections.

Our alumnis work for international organisations like GoldmanSachs, Citigroup, Chevron, Verizon, JW Marriott, Hilton, The ritz, University of California Riverside, VISA, American Express, United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, Sony.

Manageable Payments with Flexible Instalments

Your education should be a springboard, not a strain. Our fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, helping you align tuition with your cash flow while you keep investing in your future.

This predictable, staged approach lets you plan with confidence, so you can focus on your studies and career growth—not on financial distractions.

Why This Programme Fits the United States Market

Technology and digital business: From Big Tech to high-growth startups, the U.S. innovation ecosystem values leaders who pair commercial fluency with strategic agility. This programme develops core capabilities in strategy, finance, marketing, and leadership—skills you can apply in product management, operations, growth marketing, customer success, and business development. Whether you’re scaling software, AI-enabled services, or digital commerce, you’ll gain the managerial toolkit to drive measurable impact.

Finance, professional services, and corporate transformation: With major hubs from New York to Charlotte and Chicago, U.S. employers are seeking professionals who understand financial statements, risk, governance, and performance management—while communicating clearly with stakeholders. The BBA Top Up’s focus on critical thinking and applied analysis prepares you for roles in corporate services, financial operations, client management, and business analysis across banking, fintech, consulting, and enterprise finance teams.

Healthcare, logistics, and advanced manufacturing: As healthcare systems modernise and supply chains evolve, organisations need managers who can optimise processes, align teams, and make data-informed decisions. The programme’s grounding in operations, leadership, and strategic planning equips you to contribute in hospital administration, medical practice management, supply chain coordination, and manufacturing operations—sectors central to regional economies across the United States.

Ready to take the next step from where you are today—without pausing your life in the United States? Request our course catalogue and discover how the Bachelor of Business Administration (Top Up) can help you seize your moment.