Master of Business Administration Online from Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Advance your career without pressing pause on your life in Sharjah. The Master of Business Administration offered in exclusive partnership between the University of Cumbria and Robert Kennedy College empowers you to study at a world-class level from where you are, on a schedule that fits your ambitions and commitments.

Built for globally minded professionals, this MBA blends rigorous academic thinking with practical application you can bring straight into your work. Whether you are leading teams, launching ventures, or shaping strategy, you will gain frameworks, confidence, and a network that travel with you anywhere.

Awarded a British Degree Recognised Internationally

Earn a respected British degree that opens doors around the world. The University of Cumbria awards the MBA, and the credential is recognised internationally, giving you credibility with employers and peers across markets and sectors.

From multinational organisations to agile startups, an internationally recognised MBA signals that you have mastered the language of leadership, strategy, and finance. It is a passport to global opportunities—especially valuable when your career trajectory spans borders and diverse business landscapes.

Complete It 100% Online in as Little as 1 Year

Accelerate your progression without stepping away from your role. Motivated learners can complete this MBA fully online in as little as 12 months, keeping momentum in both your studies and your career.

Every module is designed for focused, efficient learning—so you build knowledge quickly, apply it immediately, and move forward with clarity. Your capstone work becomes a tangible showcase of your ability to deliver results.

No Fixed Times or Dates—Total Scheduling Freedom

There are no mandatory live sessions or fixed-time logins. You choose when to study, discuss, and submit, making it easier to harmonise your learning with work, family, and travel.

This asynchronous model enables deep, distraction-free study when you are at your best—early mornings, late evenings, or weekends—turning your schedule into a strategic advantage.

Study Anywhere—Even Offline via Our Mobile App

Whether you are at home in Sharjah, in a meeting across town, or in transit, you can keep learning. Our mobile app lets you download study materials and watch lectures offline, so your commute or travel time becomes productive time.

Seamless access across devices means your MBA fits into your life. Read, reflect, and engage from anywhere in the world, even when you are on the move.

Open-Book Assessments That Reflect Real Work

Instead of traditional closed-book, question-and-answer exams, you will complete open-book assessments that ask you to analyse, synthesise, and solve problems—just like you do in real business situations.

These assessments let you demonstrate understanding, judgment, and the ability to apply theory to practice. You build a portfolio of work that showcases your strategic thinking and leadership potential.

Learn from Faculty with Elite Academic Pedigrees

Be mentored by tutors and faculty who graduated from world-renowned institutions—including Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis—and who bring both scholarship and practical insight to your learning.

Their guidance helps you sharpen your thinking, broaden your perspective, and connect concepts to concrete outcomes. You benefit from rigorous standards and real-world relevance.

A Truly Global Classroom and Network

Join a diverse cohort of professionals from over 130 countries. You will collaborate with peers across industries and continents, gaining perspectives that challenge assumptions and spark innovation.

Our alumni work at leading international organisations such as DHL, Louis Vuitton, Bosch, CK-HUTCHISON, BASF, Nestlé, Unilever, Daimler, BMW, Audi, Raffles World Academy, the United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, and Sony.

Flexible, Interest-Free Payments—Up to 18 Monthly Instalments

Invest in your future with a payment plan that fits your cash flow. Our fees can be spread over up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, reducing the financial friction of returning to study.

This flexibility lets you prioritise growth and opportunity right now—without putting your plans on hold. Start when you are ready, and scale your payments to your budget.

Why This MBA Is a Smart Choice in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Sharjah’s strategic position as a hub for logistics, manufacturing, and trade—anchored by SAIF Zone, Hamriyah Free Zone, and key ports—makes advanced managerial capability a competitive differentiator. With this MBA, you will strengthen competencies in operations, supply chain, and finance, enabling you to streamline processes, scale sustainably, and lead cross-functional teams in high-growth environments.

The emirate’s dynamic aviation and travel ecosystem, including proximity to Sharjah International Airport and leading carriers, rewards leaders who can manage complexity, optimise service delivery, and design resilient strategies. Your MBA learning in leadership, analytics, and strategy equips you to improve performance, elevate customer experience, and navigate uncertainty in fast-moving sectors.

Sharjah’s vibrant ecosystem of SMEs, family businesses, and creative and cultural enterprises—supported by initiatives like Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone—creates opportunities for entrepreneurial leaders. The programme helps you refine your go-to-market strategies, financial planning, and digital transformation skills, whether you aim to scale a family business, launch a new venture, or lead innovation within established organisations.

Ready to take the next step? Request our course catalogue and discover how this online MBA can elevate your career from Sharjah to the world.