Master of Business Administration Online from Rome, Italy

Your city. Your ambition. Your MBA. From the heart of Rome’s vibrant streets, you can now pursue a world-class Master of Business Administration delivered in exclusive partnership between the University of Cumbria and Robert Kennedy College. You’ll study a rigorous, internationally applicable curriculum designed to help you lead with confidence across borders, sectors, and cultures—without leaving Rome.

Built for busy professionals, this online MBA blends academic excellence with the flexibility to learn on your schedule. Whether you’re advancing in your current role, pivoting industries, or launching a venture, you’ll gain frameworks and skills you can apply immediately and globally, while enjoying the freedom to study from your current location in Rome, Italy.

Earn a British Degree Recognised Worldwide

Stand out with a British postgraduate qualification respected by employers and institutions around the globe. The University of Cumbria awards the degree, underscoring a tradition of academic quality and a commitment to practical, career-focused learning that resonates from Europe to the Middle East, the Americas, Asia, and beyond.

This recognition opens doors to international opportunities, professional certifications, and leadership tracks across industries. The MBA’s internationally relevant theory ensures your learning travels with you, enabling you to bring globally benchmarked best practices to any organisation you join.

Graduate in as Little as 1 Year, 100% Online

Accelerate your progress—finish your MBA in as little as 12 months, fully online. The programme’s efficient structure enables motivated professionals to gain a comprehensive, executive-level business education without putting their lives on hold.

Through a dynamic, outcomes-driven approach, you’ll move purposefully from module to module, building a robust toolkit for strategy, leadership, finance, marketing, and operations—so you can reach your goals sooner and start applying your knowledge faster.

No Fixed Live Sessions—Learn on Your Schedule

Your time is valuable. With no requirement to be online at specific times or dates, you can learn when it suits you—early mornings, late evenings, or weekends. This flexibility empowers you to balance career, family, and personal commitments effectively.

Self-paced weekly learning paths and clearly structured activities give you control over your schedule. You’ll engage with materials, discussions, and assignments at your convenience, maintaining steady momentum without the stress of fixed live sessions.

Study Anywhere—Even Offline with Our Mobile App

Whether you’re at home in Rome, on the metro, traveling from Fiumicino, or exploring a new destination, your studies go with you. Our mobile app allows you to download study materials and watch lectures offline, ensuring continuous progress wherever you are.

This seamless, device-friendly learning experience means fewer interruptions and greater productivity. You can keep pace with your goals on the move, turning commuting time and travel moments into meaningful learning opportunities.

Open‑Book Assessments that Reflect Real Work

Instead of traditional question/answer exams, you will be assessed through open‑book evaluations that mirror real-world decision-making. You’ll apply theories, conduct analysis, and justify your recommendations—just as you would in a leadership role.

This approach rewards critical thinking, research, and professional judgment, sharpening the exact skills employers value. It prepares you to navigate complex business challenges using evidence, insight, and strategic clarity.

Learn from Faculty with Elite University Backgrounds

Be guided by experienced tutors and faculty who have graduated from world-renowned institutions such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. Their academic pedigree and industry experience enrich the classroom with global perspectives and practical wisdom.

Expect responsive mentorship, rigorous feedback, and engaging dialogue. Your instructors are committed to helping you translate academic concepts into real impact—equipping you to lead with both confidence and competence.

A Global Classroom and Inspiring Alumni Outcomes

Join a truly international community with students from over 130 countries. The diversity of perspectives you encounter—across sectors, roles, and cultures—will expand your thinking, challenge assumptions, and build an enduring global network you can rely on long after graduation.

Our community is represented at leading organisations worldwide, with alumnis working for international organisations like DHL, Luis Vuiton, Bosch, CK-HUTCHISON, BASF, Nestle, Unilever, Daimler, BMW, Audi, UniCredit, Intesa Sanpaolo, United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, Sony.

Flexible Payments with Up to 18 Monthly Instalments

Invest in your future with payment flexibility designed for working professionals. Our fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest‑free instalments, helping you manage cash flow while you advance your career.

This simple, transparent approach reduces financial friction so you can focus on what matters most—building skills, expanding networks, and accelerating your trajectory.

Your Rome Advantage: Turn Global Skills into Local Impact

As the home to major international institutions—including FAO, WFP, and IFAD—Rome offers a unique landscape where your MBA can create immediate value. With strengths in strategy, operations, and stakeholder management, you’ll be equipped to contribute to projects in humanitarian logistics, food systems, development finance, and policy—areas where global thinking and structured execution matter.

Rome’s dynamic ecosystem in tourism, culture, hospitality, and creative industries also benefits from leaders who understand customer experience, digital transformation, and partnership development. Your MBA toolset in marketing analytics, pricing, brand strategy, and service operations can help organisations—from hotels and museums to entertainment and events—elevate performance and innovate responsibly.

With a strong presence of banks, utilities, infrastructure firms, and fast-growing start-ups, Rome is a fertile ground for careers in strategy, corporate development, sustainability, and product management. Skills in finance, operations, and project leadership prepare you to contribute to organisations shaping mobility, smart city initiatives, and financial services—all while building a career connected to one of the world’s most storied capitals.

Ready to take the next step from Rome? Request our course catalogue and discover how this online MBA can help you lead with global perspective and local impact.