MA in International Business Management — Study Online from the United States
From your home in the United States, step confidently onto the world stage with the MA in International Business Management, delivered in exclusive partnership between the University of Cumbria and Robert Kennedy College. Designed for ambitious professionals, this online programme equips you with internationally applicable management theory and practical insight to navigate complexity, lead with purpose, and create value across borders.
Whether you are scaling a startup, accelerating in a multinational, or plotting a strategic career pivot, you can study at your pace, in your place—without pausing your life or work. Discover a learning experience that is flexible, rigorous, and globally connected.
Awards a British Degree Recognised Internationally
Earning a British master’s signals to employers worldwide that you have attained a high academic standard backed by a respected higher-education tradition. The MA in International Business Management gives you a credential that travels well and speaks for your capabilities wherever opportunity takes you.
British degrees are widely acknowledged by employers, professional bodies, and institutions around the globe. This recognition helps open doors to cross-border roles, international projects, and leadership pathways—empowering you to turn your United States base into a springboard for a truly global career.
Complete It 100% Online—in as Little as undefined
Advance faster. The programme is built to be completed fully online, allowing you to harmonise study with your professional and personal commitments. Progress through an engaging digital environment that balances rigorous content with an efficient learning journey.
With clearly structured modules, focused academic support, and a streamlined virtual campus, you can maintain momentum from the first click to the final dissertation—all without relocating or stepping out of your current role.
No Fixed Times or Dates
Life is dynamic. Your learning should be, too. This programme does not require your online presence at specific times or dates, giving you the freedom to study when you are most focused—early mornings, late evenings, weekends, or between meetings.
Asynchronous learning makes it possible to keep pace with work and family while steadily advancing your expertise. You set the rhythm; we supply the structure, resources, and guidance.
Study Anywhere—Even on the Move, with Offline Learning
From a coffee shop in Austin to a flight from New York, your studies travel with you. Through our mobile app, you can download study materials and watch lectures offline, ensuring uninterrupted learning even when your schedule or connectivity is unpredictable.
Whether you are commuting, traveling for business, or taking a weekend away, your classroom is in your pocket. Learn flexibly, review materials at your convenience, and keep momentum no matter where life takes you.
Open Books Assessments that Mirror Real Work
Instead of classical question/answer exams, we use open books assessments that reward critical thinking, problem-solving, and application of concepts. This approach reflects how leaders operate in real settings: framing issues, drawing upon research, and crafting evidence-backed solutions.
Expect assessments that challenge you to analyse cases, develop strategies, and connect theory to decision-making. By demonstrating your ability to apply knowledge, you build a portfolio of work that resonates with employers and stakeholders.
Learn from Faculty with World-Class Pedigrees
Our tutors and faculty bring strong academic and professional credentials, including graduates of renowned institutions such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. They combine scholarly rigor with practical experience, offering insights you can trust and apply.
Beyond lectures, you benefit from mentorship, feedback, and real-world perspectives that sharpen your judgment and expand your managerial toolkit. The result is a learning experience that is both intellectually rich and professionally relevant.
A Diverse, Global Community and Powerful Alumni Network
Join a vibrant cohort drawn from over 130 countries. You’ll collaborate with peers across sectors and time zones, gaining fresh perspectives and building relationships that can fuel your career for years to come. Class discussions become a marketplace of ideas and a laboratory for intercultural leadership.
Our alumni work for international organisations and industry leaders such as the United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, and Sony, creating a powerful network of connections around the globe.
Manageable Financing with Flexible Payments
Invest in your future wisely. Programme fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, helping you balance affordability with ambition while you continue earning in the United States.
This transparent, pay-as-you-progress approach lets you plan with confidence and focus your energy on mastering new capabilities—not on financial stress.
What This MA Can Do for Your Career in the United States
Fuel the innovation economy. The United States is home to world-leading technology and digital commerce hubs, from Silicon Valley to Austin and Boston. With advanced grounding in strategy, global marketing, data-driven decision-making, and cross-border operations, you’ll be prepared to lead product launches, expand into new markets, and manage international partnerships for tech firms, scale-ups, and platform businesses.
Strengthen your impact in finance and consulting. Whether you work on Wall Street, in a regional bank, or at a boutique advisory, international business literacy is a powerful differentiator. This MA sharpens your ability to assess foreign market risk, orchestrate cross-border M&A, manage global client portfolios, and align governance with ESG expectations—skills sought by investment firms, consultancies, and corporate strategy teams nationwide.
Power resilient supply chains and advanced manufacturing. From the Midwest to the Southeast, U.S. manufacturers and logistics providers are reconfiguring supply chains for resilience and sustainability. The programme equips you with tools to optimise international sourcing, navigate trade dynamics, lead multi-country teams, and integrate responsible practices—capabilities that are vital in aerospace, automotive, semiconductors, energy, and consumer goods.
Begin from Where You Are, Go Where You Want
Your ambition deserves a platform that matches its scale. Build international competence without relocating, learn from globally experienced faculty, and connect with a community that spans continents—all while living and working in the United States.
Ready to take the next step? Request our course catalogue and discover how this online MA in International Business Management can help you lead with confidence on a global stage.