MA in Leading Innovation and Change Online from Kenya

From Nairobi to Mombasa and everywhere in between, your leadership journey can start right where you are. The MA in Leading Innovation and Change, delivered in exclusive partnership between York St John University and Robert Kennedy College, empowers ambitious professionals in Kenya to master the theory and practice of innovation, transformation, and sustainable change—without uprooting your life or career.

Designed for global relevance, this online programme blends advanced frameworks with practical application so you can catalyse meaningful progress in organisations of any size and sector. You will learn how to diagnose challenges, craft impactful strategies, and lead people through change with confidence—skills that travel seamlessly across borders, industries, and cultures.

Awarded a British degree recognised internationally

Graduate with a British master’s degree that signals quality, rigour, and credibility wherever your ambitions take you. The academic standards of this programme meet the expectations of an established higher-education system known for its intellectual depth and employer recognition.

Whether your next step is a promotion in Kenya, a regional role across East Africa, or an international opportunity further afield, an internationally recognised British degree gives you a competitive edge. It speaks the language of global employers, opens doors to worldwide networks, and strengthens your professional identity.

Complete 100% online in as little as undefined

Accelerate your trajectory without pausing your life. The programme is designed to be completed 100% online in as little as undefined, giving you the flexibility to set an ambitious pace or to balance study steadily alongside your work and personal commitments.

With a streamlined, outcomes-focused structure, you concentrate on what truly matters: acquiring the knowledge and tools to lead innovation and manage change effectively. Every module is built to help you make immediate, measurable impact in your current role.

Does not require online presence at specific times and dates

Your schedule is unique—your learning should be too. This programme does not require online presence at specific times and dates, so you can engage with materials, discussions, and assessments exactly when it works for you.

Shift your study sessions to early mornings, evenings, or weekends. Pace your progress around important work projects and family moments, knowing your studies will be there when you are ready.

Study anywhere—even on the move with our mobile app and offline learning

Whether you’re traveling between counties, commuting, or relocating temporarily, your study goes with you. Our mobile app lets you download study material and watch lectures offline, so even low-connectivity moments become productive learning time.

Turn waiting rooms and transit time into progress. From your phone or tablet, you can access readings, contribute to forums, and keep momentum—so your learning fits seamlessly into the rhythm of your life in Kenya and beyond.

Open books assessments instead of classical question/answer exams

Real leaders aren’t measured by how much they can memorise, but by how well they can think, analyse, and decide. That’s why this programme uses open books assessments instead of classical question/answer exams, encouraging you to synthesise concepts and apply them to real-world scenarios.

This approach mirrors the complexity of modern work. You’ll develop the habit of consulting frameworks, drawing on evidence, and justifying your recommendations—exactly the mindset employers value when navigating uncertainty and change.

World-class tutors shaped by leading universities

Learn from experienced academics and practitioners who bring perspectives shaped by world-renowned universities such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. Their mentorship helps you connect theory to practice and refine your professional judgement.

With guidance from faculty who have walked the halls of these institutions and worked across diverse sectors, you’ll gain nuanced insights into how innovation and change succeed—from boardroom strategy to frontline execution.

A truly global student base and alumni community

You will study alongside peers from over 130 countries, enriching your experience with viewpoints from every corner of the globe. The debates you have and the projects you complete together mirror the cultural diversity of modern organisations.

Graduates and students from this community can be found at international organisations like United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, Sony, and many more—an ecosystem that expands your visibility, introduces new opportunities, and supports your long-term growth.

Flexible fees with up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments

Invest confidently in your future with budgeting that works for real life. Our fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, helping you plan your cash flow while you study.

Keep your financial commitments balanced as you build capabilities that pay dividends in career mobility, earning potential, and long-term professional resilience.

How this MA can boost your career in Kenya

Kenya’s thriving digital economy—from fintech and mobile money to e-commerce and SaaS—rewards leaders who can orchestrate innovation at scale. This MA equips you to guide product evolution, streamline operations, and lead cross-functional teams through transformation. Whether you’re in a startup driving market disruption or an established enterprise undergoing digital change, you’ll be prepared to turn vision into measurable outcomes.

Across infrastructure, logistics, energy, and manufacturing, organisations in Kenya are modernising systems, adopting renewable technologies, and improving service delivery. The programme gives you the strategic tools to manage complex stakeholder environments, de-risk change initiatives, and embed continuous improvement—critical capabilities for projects that span counties, partners, and supply chains.

In the public sector, development agencies, and NGOs, leaders are tackling big challenges—urbanisation, sustainability, healthcare access, and regional integration. With a mastery of evidence-based decision-making and change leadership, you can elevate programme effectiveness, foster collaboration across ministries and communities, and deliver impact that aligns with national and regional priorities.

Ready to take the next step? Request our course catalogue and discover how this MA can fit your goals, schedule, and ambitions—right from where you are in Kenya.