Diploma of Business Administration Online from Tokyo, Japan

From the heart of Tokyo, Japan, you can elevate your business expertise and accelerate your career with the Diploma of Business Administration delivered in exclusive partnership between the University of Cumbria and Robert Kennedy College. Designed for ambitious professionals who want meaningful progress without pausing their lives, this programme blends academic excellence with practical relevance so you can apply what you learn in real time.

Study on your schedule, build a truly global network, and gain an internationally respected credential—without relocating. The curriculum cultivates critical thinking, strategic insight, and leadership capacity that travel with you anywhere your career leads.

Earn a British degree, recognised internationally

Set yourself apart with a British degree that signals quality, rigor, and global credibility. Through our exclusive partnership, your award is conferred by a UK institution whose standards are respected by employers and professional communities around the world.

Whether your ambitions point to regional leadership roles, cross-border projects, or international career moves, this recognition empowers mobility and trust. It tells employers you have successfully mastered advanced business principles in a demanding academic environment.

Graduate in as little as 9 months, 100% online

Your time is valuable—this programme is structured to deliver maximum impact with efficiency. With a clear, focused pathway, you can complete your studies entirely online in as little as nine months, accelerating your next career step without unnecessary delays.

This accelerated route doesn’t compromise quality; it concentrates your learning so you can achieve tangible outcomes quickly. Progress at a pace that suits your goals while maintaining the momentum of your professional life in Tokyo.

No fixed class times

There are no mandatory live sessions at specific times and dates. You learn asynchronously, engaging with materials and faculty when it best fits your work and personal schedule—early mornings, late evenings, or during quiet weekend hours.

This flexibility makes it possible to balance client meetings, project deadlines, family commitments, and study without conflict. You stay in control of your time—and your progress.

Study anywhere—with a mobile app and offline access

Whether you’re commuting across the city, working from a café, or traveling for business, your classroom is wherever you are. Our mobile app lets you download study materials and watch lectures offline, so you can keep learning even when you’re away from Wi‑Fi.

Seamless access means your studies fit around your life, not the other way around. Turn waiting time into learning time and keep your momentum strong, from Tokyo to anywhere in the world.

Open-book assessments that mirror real work

Instead of traditional question-and-answer exams, you’ll complete open-book assessments that encourage you to research, synthesize, and apply concepts to practical scenarios. This approach rewards understanding and judgment, not rote memorization.

You’ll learn to frame problems, evaluate evidence, and recommend solutions—exactly the skills employers value. The result is an authentic, work-relevant learning experience that strengthens your confidence and capability.

Learn from faculty educated at leading universities

Benefit from tutors and faculty who have graduated from renowned institutions such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. Their mentorship brings you a rich blend of academic depth and real-world perspective.

Through guidance, feedback, and real case insights, you’ll sharpen your thinking and broaden your perspective—developing a leadership mindset grounded in evidence, ethics, and impact.

Join a truly global network

Connect with a diverse community of peers from over 130 countries. The cross-cultural exchange enhances your ideas, challenges assumptions, and builds an international network you can rely on throughout your career—whether you’re growing within your current organisation or exploring new horizons.

Our alumni work across industries and sectors, including Mitsubishi Power, University of Tsukuba, Honda, United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, Sony—expanding possibilities for collaboration, mentorship, and opportunity.

Manageable payments with up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments

Your investment in education should be transparent and manageable. Our fees are designed to be clear from the outset, enabling you to plan with confidence and avoid surprises.

To support your cash flow, you can spread payments over up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments—making it easier to advance your education while maintaining your professional and personal commitments.

Why this programme is a smart choice in Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo is a global powerhouse in finance, technology, and advanced services—industries that reward decisive leadership and analytical skill. This programme equips you with strategic frameworks in management, marketing, finance, operations, and leadership that you can apply immediately to drive performance and growth in high-stakes environments.

For professionals in fintech, IT services, and digital transformation, the curriculum strengthens your ability to evaluate new business models, manage agile projects, and translate data into decisions. You’ll learn to align innovation with strategy—vital for thriving in competitive sectors shaped by rapid change.

If you work with multinational supply chains, manufacturing, mobility, or consumer electronics, you’ll benefit from a deeper understanding of risk management, stakeholder alignment, and performance optimisation. These skills help you lead cross-functional initiatives, collaborate across cultures and time zones, and deliver sustainable results in complex, international contexts.

Your next step

From Tokyo, Japan, you can earn a respected British award, build a global network, and gain the practical leadership skills to move your career forward—without pausing your life. The exclusive partnership between the University of Cumbria and Robert Kennedy College brings world-class learning to your screen, on your schedule.

Ready to explore modules, schedules, and admissions details? Request our course catalogue and take the first step toward your next achievement.