MBA Energy and Sustainability online from Vienna, Austria

Shape the future of energy and the planet—without leaving Vienna. The MBA Energy and Sustainability, delivered in exclusive partnership between the University of Cumbria and Robert Kennedy College, empowers ambitious professionals to lead change across the global energy and sustainability landscape. You will study advanced frameworks and practical tools that are internationally applicable, gaining the confidence to design strategies that work across borders, sectors, and markets.

From your home in Vienna—or wherever your work and life take you—you can earn a respected British MBA that blends academic rigour with real-world relevance. You will join a diverse, worldwide network of peers and faculty, learn flexibly on your own schedule, and accelerate your career trajectory in a field that sits at the heart of business, policy, and innovation.

Awards a British degree recognised internationally

Earn a British MBA that resonates across continents. Backed by the UK’s long-standing academic reputation, this qualification signals rigorous standards, evidence-based thinking, and a leadership mindset that employers recognise and value worldwide. Your diploma becomes a portable credential—proof that you can operate at a high level in international contexts.

As a graduate of this exclusive partnership, you benefit from academic quality assurance and a curriculum designed to prepare you for complex, cross-border energy and sustainability challenges. Whether your next step leads to corporate strategy, consulting, policy, or entrepreneurship, the British degree helps you stand out in the global talent marketplace.

Complete your MBA 100% online in as little as 1 year

Move quickly without compromising depth. The programme’s efficient online structure means you can progress at pace and complete your degree in as little as 12 months. That’s a year of transformative learning—advanced strategy, leadership, finance, and sustainability—applied directly to your current role.

The streamlined journey does not cut corners; it cuts friction. By focusing your effort on what matters and studying from wherever you are, you advance your knowledge and career in parallel, without pausing your life in Vienna.

No fixed lecture times—study when it works for you

Your ambition shouldn’t be constrained by time zones. The programme does not require online presence at specific times and dates, so you never have to choose between a meeting, a family moment, and your studies. Engage with course materials, discussions, and assessments at the hours that suit you best.

This flexibility empowers you to learn in your peak productivity windows—early mornings before the city awakes, late evenings after work, or weekends when your schedule opens up. You stay fully connected to a global learning community, without the rigidity of live attendance requirements.

Study anywhere—truly mobile learning, even offline

Whether you’re at home in Vienna, on the U-Bahn, or traveling for business, your classroom travels with you. Our mobile app lets you download study materials and watch lectures offline, turning every moment into an opportunity to progress.

Seamless device syncing ensures your notes, highlights, and discussion threads follow you from phone to tablet to laptop. Your learning journey remains uninterrupted—on the move, across borders, and always on your terms.

Open-book assessments that reflect real-world practice

Leaders don’t succeed by memorising; they succeed by finding, evaluating, and applying the right information. That’s why this MBA uses open-book assessments in place of classical question-and-answer exams. You will build analytical depth, structure arguments, and make evidence-based decisions—exactly as professionals do.

These assessments sharpen your ability to translate theory into action: diagnosing problems, crafting strategies, and communicating your recommendations with clarity and impact. It’s rigorous, relevant, and aligned with the realities of modern management.

Faculty educated at world-renowned universities

Learn from tutors and faculty who studied at institutions such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. They bring a combination of scholarship and industry insight, translating complex ideas into practical, leadership-ready knowledge.

With guidance from experienced academics and practitioners, you’re encouraged to test, refine, and apply your thinking to real challenges—so you graduate not only with knowledge, but with the confidence to lead.

Join a global network from 130+ countries

Collaborate with peers who bring perspectives from every continent and industry, and gain a professional network that extends well beyond graduation. Our community includes alumni working for international organisations like Aramco, Chevron, Mitsubishi Power, University of California Riverside, Lukoil, EDF, Kuwait Oil Company, Rosneft, Sinopec, Petrochina, Uniqa, United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, Sony.

By engaging in projects, debates, and peer feedback with professionals from a wide range of roles, you develop cultural fluency and collaborative agility—key assets for leadership in multinational companies, NGOs, and cross-border initiatives.

Flexible budgeting with up to 18 interest-free instalments

Plan your investment with confidence. You can spread the fees over as many as 18 monthly interest-free instalments, aligning payments with your cash flow while you continue to work and earn.

This flexibility helps you focus on outcomes—not obstacles—so you can prioritise your learning, your career, and your future impact.

Why this MBA makes sense in Vienna, Austria

Vienna is a dynamic hub at the intersection of energy systems, innovation, and international policymaking. From major energy companies and utilities to leading research centres and international organisations, the city offers a vibrant ecosystem where strategic, sustainability-minded leaders can make a tangible difference. With this MBA, you’ll be equipped to navigate the evolving energy mix, accelerate decarbonisation initiatives, and lead cross-functional projects that align profitability with planetary stewardship.

Vienna’s strong presence in energy and infrastructure—spanning companies, utilities, and smart city initiatives—creates opportunities for graduates who can blend managerial excellence with technical and environmental insight. The programme’s globally applicable tools prepare you to contribute to projects in renewable integration, energy efficiency, circular economy initiatives, and ESG reporting—competencies valued by forward-looking employers across the city.

As a European capital hosting international bodies and mission-driven organisations, Vienna rewards professionals who can bridge business, policy, and technology. Whether you aspire to drive transformation in established enterprises, consult on sustainability strategies, or support innovation within public or multilateral organisations, this MBA helps you speak the language of multiple stakeholders and deliver solutions that travel across borders.

Ready to lead the transition?

If you are ready to amplify your impact from Vienna—and beyond—this online MBA offers the flexibility, rigour, and global recognition to help you get there. Request our course catalogue to learn more about modules, academic expectations, and how the programme fits your goals. Request our course catalogue.