MBA Energy and Sustainability — Study Online from Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Advance your career at the heart of the global energy landscape while staying rooted in your life and work in Dammam. The MBA Energy and Sustainability—delivered in exclusive partnership between the University of Cumbria and Robert Kennedy College—empowers driven professionals to lead the transition to a more sustainable energy future. Designed for ambitious people who want a world-class British education without relocating, this online programme blends rigorous managerial training with cutting-edge insights in energy strategy, sustainability, and responsible leadership that you can apply across borders and industries from day one.

Whether you are shaping decisions in oil and gas, exploring renewables, optimizing operations, or steering ESG transformation, you will gain a strategic toolkit that elevates your impact. With flexible, mobile-first learning and a curriculum designed for experienced professionals, this programme fits seamlessly around your life in Dammam—so you can learn, lead, and progress without pausing your career.

Earn a British Degree Recognised Internationally

Stand out with a British master’s degree that carries global credibility. The University of Cumbria awards the degree, and Robert Kennedy College delivers an engaging, international online learning experience. Employers across the world value the critical thinking, analytical rigour, and leadership abilities cultivated through a British MBA—ensuring your qualification is respected whether your next move is within Saudi Arabia or beyond.

Your degree signals excellence, resilience, and a commitment to strategic sustainability in energy—qualities increasingly essential to organisations navigating transition and growth. As markets evolve and expectations for responsible leadership rise, the brand of a British MBA helps your profile resonate in boardrooms, on major projects, and with global partners.

Graduate in as Little as 1 Year

Time is your most valuable resource. This programme is structured so that motivated students can complete their MBA online in as little as 1 year, accelerating your return on investment and enabling you to apply new knowledge to your role quickly.

Move decisively from learning to leadership. The intensive pace rewards focus and discipline, empowering you to transform your outlook and capabilities in months—not years—while maintaining your professional and personal commitments in Dammam.

No Required Online Presence at Specific Times

Your schedule should power, not limit, your learning. Our flexible delivery does not require your online presence at specific times and dates. Engage with lectures, readings, and discussions when it suits you—early morning before the workday begins, late evenings after family time, or during quieter weekend hours.

This asynchronous model respects the realities of professional life, shift work, travel, and project deadlines. You stay in control of your pace, while benefiting from consistent academic support and a vibrant international community.

Study Anywhere—On the Move and Offline

Learning travels with you. Whether you are in Dammam, visiting sites across the Eastern Province, or flying between meetings, you can study from anywhere in the world. Our mobile app allows you to download study materials and watch lectures offline—ideal for commutes, airport waits, and on-the-go revision.

With your programme in your pocket, you turn downtime into progress. Even when connectivity is limited, you keep moving forward—reviewing cases, drafting assignments, and contributing to your learning goals with ease.

Open-Book Assessments that Reflect Real Work

We emphasise application over memorisation. Instead of traditional question/answer exams, you will complete open-book assessments that mirror how real leaders solve problems—reviewing data, integrating research, and making evidence-based recommendations.

This approach deepens understanding and sharpens judgment. You will learn to connect theory with practical decisions, demonstrating the skills employers value most: critical thinking, synthesis, and the ability to communicate clear, actionable insights.

Learn from Faculty Educated at World-Renowned Universities

Great mentors accelerate great careers. Our tutors and faculty have studied at prestigious institutions such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. They bring cross-border experience, industry context, and scholarly depth to your classroom.

Expect guidance that is both academically rigorous and professionally relevant. Through feedback on your assignments and discussions, you will refine your strategic thinking and discover new angles to complex energy and sustainability challenges.

A Global Classroom: 130+ Countries, Powerful Alumni Outcomes

With a diverse student base from over 130 countries, our alumni work for international organisations such as Aramco, Chevron, Mitsubishi Power, University of California Riverside, Lukoil, EDF, Kuwait Oil Company, Rosneft, Sinopec, PetroChina, United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, Sony.

You will study alongside peers from energy, finance, tech, and public sectors—broadening your perspective and multiplying your opportunities. The network you build becomes a professional asset spanning continents, industries, and disciplines—enriching your learning now and opening doors later.

Flexible fees with Instalment Options

Invest in your future with financial flexibility. Our fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, helping you align education costs with your budget and cash flow while you continue progressing professionally.

This approach makes high-quality education more accessible for working professionals. You focus on learning and career growth—while managing your payments predictably and sustainably.

Shape the Future of Energy from Dammam

Dammam sits at the epicentre of the region’s energy ecosystem, with proximity to major operations, service providers, and infrastructure. The MBA equips you to connect strategy with sustainability across the value chain—whether in upstream operations, petrochemicals, power generation, or the fast-growing domains of energy efficiency, carbon management, and renewables.

As Saudi Arabia advances its energy transition, professionals who can bridge commercial imperatives with environmental stewardship will lead the way. From planning roadmaps for decarbonisation and emissions reporting, to evaluating investments in hydrogen, solar, or grid modernisation, you will gain the frameworks to guide complex, high-stakes decisions.

With strong ties to regional industrial hubs including Jubail and Dhahran, Dammam-based graduates can leverage their new capabilities to influence transformational projects, strengthen supply chains, and elevate ESG performance—creating value for organisations while contributing to long-term resilience and competitiveness.

Ready to take the next step?

Let your ambition meet opportunity. Build a career that is future-ready, internationally relevant, and anchored in real-world impact—without leaving Dammam. Request our course catalogue to discover modules, admissions details, and the online learning experience that will help you lead with confidence.