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Master of Business Administration — Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Advance your career from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia with the Master of Business Administration delivered in exclusive partnership between the University of Cumbria and Robert Kennedy College. Built on internationally applicable theory and real-world practice, this programme empowers you to lead with confidence, make sound strategic decisions, and create value across industries and borders—without putting your life on hold.

Whether you are steering operations in logistics, driving innovation in technology, shaping policy in development organisations, or growing an entrepreneurial venture, this MBA equips you with a rigorous, global foundation you can apply immediately to your work in Addis Ababa and beyond.

Awarded a British Degree Recognised Internationally

Stand out with a British degree respected by employers and credentialing bodies around the world. Earned through the University of Cumbria in exclusive partnership with Robert Kennedy College, your qualification signals academic rigour, critical thinking, and leadership readiness—attributes that travel with you wherever your career takes you.

From multinational corporations to international NGOs and public institutions, the portability of a British MBA opens doors and enhances credibility. No matter your next move—regional, continental, or global—this is a credential designed for international recognition.

Complete 100% Online in as Little as 1 Year

Move forward at a pace that matches your ambition. The programme is 100% online and can be completed in as little as one year, enabling you to accelerate your plans without pressing pause on your professional or personal life.

Your time is valuable. Progress efficiently through a thoughtfully structured curriculum that builds competency in strategy, leadership, finance, marketing, operations, and innovation—translating quickly into impact at work.

No Fixed Class Times

Modern leadership requires flexibility. This MBA does not require online presence at specific times and dates, so you can engage with lectures, readings, and assessments when it best fits your schedule.

Whether you are coordinating with colleagues across time zones, managing family responsibilities, or navigating a dynamic workweek in Addis Ababa, you remain fully in control of when and how you study.

Study Anywhere—Even Offline with Our Mobile App

Learn wherever life takes you. You can study from anywhere in the world, even while on the move or while travelling through our mobile app which allows you to download the study material and watch the lectures offline.

From your daily commute to business trips or weekend getaways, keep momentum with an immersive learning experience that fits in your pocket—seamless, practical, and designed for modern professionals.

Open Books Assessments for Real-World Thinking

We use open books assessments instead of classical question/answer exams, encouraging you to demonstrate analysis, synthesis, and problem-solving using the tools leaders apply in the real world.

Expect scenario-based tasks that mirror strategic decisions you face at work—where what matters is not rote memorisation but the ability to frame problems, evaluate options, justify recommendations, and drive results.

Learn from Distinguished Faculty

Benefit from tutors/faculty that graduated from world renowned universities like Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, University of Basel, Washington University in St. Louis. Their academic pedigree and industry experience translate into teaching that is both rigorous and relevant.

Through constructive feedback and practical insights, your lecturers challenge your thinking, expand your perspective, and help you connect frameworks to the realities of leading teams and organisations.

Join a Truly Global Classroom

Study alongside peers from over 130 countries, gaining cross-cultural fluency and a global professional network that enriches your learning and career. Share perspectives with managers, entrepreneurs, technologists, policymakers, and consultants who bring fresh viewpoints to every discussion.

Our diverse student base from over 130 countries, with alumnis working for international organisations like DHL, Luis Vuiton, Bosch, CK-HUTCHISON, BASF, Nestle, Unilever, Daimler, BMW, Audi, United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, Sony.

Employers of our global alumni

Manageable Investment with Flexible Payments

Plan with confidence. Our fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest free instalments, helping you spread costs over time while you keep earning and advancing in your role.

This flexibility enables you to invest in a premium education without large upfront payments—so you can focus on learning, leading, and progressing.

Lead and Thrive from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Addis Ababa is a regional hub for aviation, logistics, trade, and manufacturing—an ideal environment to apply advanced leadership and management expertise. With this MBA, you can elevate operations, supply chain, and service excellence across sectors connected to Ethiopian Airlines, Bole International Airport, industrial parks, and the city’s growing logistics corridors. Strengthen your capabilities in strategy, analytics, and operational design to unlock efficiencies and scale responsibly.

As Ethiopia’s telecoms and digital economy accelerate, there is rising demand for leaders who can navigate innovation, customer experience, and data-driven decision-making. Use your MBA learning to shape product strategies, digital transformation, and platform growth across mobile services, fintech, e-commerce, and enterprise solutions—bridging technical teams and executive stakeholders with compelling, financially sound strategies.

Addis Ababa hosts the African Union and the UN Economic Commission for Africa, alongside many international organisations and NGOs. With MBA-level proficiency in finance, policy, and project leadership, you can contribute to impactful initiatives in development, sustainability, public–private partnerships, and regional integration—translating management theory into solutions that benefit both organisations and communities.

Take the Next Step

You are ready to lead with clarity, confidence, and global perspective—from Addis Ababa to any boardroom in the world. If you are seeking a flexible, internationally recognised pathway to senior leadership, this online MBA is your platform to rise.

Request our course catalogue to discover modules, schedules, and the next available start dates.