MBA Energy and Sustainability — Study Online from San Francisco, United States

Shape the future of energy and lead with purpose—without leaving San Francisco. The MBA Energy and Sustainability, delivered in exclusive partnership between the University of Cumbria and Robert Kennedy College, empowers you to advance your career with a globally relevant curriculum designed for real-world impact. Study where you live, work, and thrive, while joining a truly international learning community.

From decarbonisation strategies and sustainable finance to responsible leadership and innovation, this MBA translates cutting-edge theory into tools you can apply across borders and industries. Whether you aim to drive corporate transformation, advise on energy policy, or launch climate-tech initiatives, you can build the capabilities to influence meaningful change—on your schedule, from San Francisco, United States.

Awarded a British Degree Recognised Internationally

Earn a respected British degree from the University of Cumbria—an academic credential that travels with you. Employers and institutions around the world understand the rigour and standards behind British postgraduate education, helping your profile stand out across global markets.

Whether your path leads to multinational enterprises, consulting, NGOs, or entrepreneurial ventures, the international recognition of this degree supports mobility and credibility. Showcase your expertise with confidence as you pursue opportunities across borders and sectors.

Complete the Programme 100% Online in as Little as 1 Year

Accelerate your goals without pausing your life. This MBA can be completed fully online in as little as one year, enabling you to gain advanced strategic and leadership skills at a pace that matches your ambition.

Focused, outcome-driven learning helps you turn insights into action quickly. Many students report immediate on-the-job benefit as they apply frameworks and assignments directly to current professional challenges.

No Required Online Presence at Specific Times

Life in San Francisco moves fast. With no mandatory live sessions, you won’t need to log in at fixed times or rearrange your schedule to attend classes. Learn when you are most focused—early morning, late evening, or during a midday break.

This flexibility respects your time zone, career commitments, and personal responsibilities. You remain in full control of when and how you engage with course materials, faculty, and peers.

Study Anywhere, Even Offline, with Our Mobile App

Whether you’re commuting through the Bay Area, travelling for work, or stepping off the grid for a weekend, our mobile app keeps you connected to your studies. Download learning materials and watch lectures offline so that momentum never stalls.

Your MBA fits in your pocket: review readings during a flight, catch up on lectures from a café, and contribute to discussions from wherever you are. The world becomes your classroom.

Open-Book Assessments that Mirror Real Work

Instead of traditional closed-book, question-and-answer exams, this programme prioritises open-book assessments that reward critical thinking, synthesis, and practical application. This mirrors how strategic decisions are made in the real world—by consulting data, frameworks, and best practices to craft informed solutions.

You’ll hone the ability to articulate insights, justify recommendations, and communicate persuasively—skills that matter to boards, investors, clients, and teams.

Learn from Faculty with Degrees from World-Renowned Universities

Study with tutors and faculty who bring academic excellence and industry relevance, including graduates of globally respected institutions such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. Their diverse backgrounds enrich your learning with multiple perspectives.

Expect guidance that is both rigorous and practical. Faculty mentorship helps you connect theory to decision-making and equips you to navigate complex sustainability and energy challenges.

Join a Diverse Network from 130+ Countries

Collaborate with peers from across continents and industries—an invaluable vantage point for anyone working in energy, sustainability, or impact-driven leadership. You’ll exchange ideas with professionals who bring varied cultural, sectoral, and functional experiences, sharpening your global perspective.

Our alumni work with international organisations such as Chevron, University of California Riverside, Aramco, Mitsubishi Power, Lukoil, EDF, Kuwait Oil Company, Rosneft, Sinopec, Petrochina, Petrobras, GoldmanSachs, Citigroup, Verizon, JW Marriott, Hilton, The ritz, Accenture, VISA, American Express, United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, Sony.

Manageable Tuition with Flexible Payments

Invest confidently in your future. Programme fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, helping you balance professional development with financial planning.

This flexibility allows you to align payments with your budget and cash flow, so you can focus on learning and advancing your career.

Why This MBA Matters in San Francisco, United States

San Francisco sits at the intersection of technology, innovation, and impact—an ideal environment to leverage an energy and sustainability MBA. The region’s thriving climate-tech and clean energy ecosystem—from grid modernisation to storage, hydrogen, and carbon solutions—values leaders who can translate sustainability strategy into scalable, commercially viable models. Your learning will help you speak the language of both technology and business value, making you a strong candidate for roles in product, strategy, partnerships, and operations across startups and established firms.

With major Bay Area employers prioritising decarbonisation, ESG reporting, and supply chain resilience, organisations seek leaders who can design roadmaps, build cross-functional buy-in, and demonstrate measurable outcomes. This MBA equips you to connect sustainability metrics with operational excellence and financial performance, enabling you to guide initiatives in energy efficiency, renewable integration, circularity, and sustainable procurement.

San Francisco’s investment community—from venture capital to impact funds—also benefits from professionals who can evaluate opportunities through both a technical and sustainability lens. Your ability to assess risk, policy trends, lifecycle impacts, and market readiness will be an asset in due diligence, portfolio operations, and scaling mission-driven ventures. Whether you aspire to lead inside a major enterprise, advise as a consultant, or build a startup, the Bay Area’s innovation economy provides fertile ground for your next move.

Request our course catalogue and take the next step toward a career that advances both your ambitions and the planet.