MBA Finance and Sustainability (Harare, Zimbabwe)

From the vibrant streets of Harare to the global boardroom, elevate your career with the MBA Finance and Sustainability delivered online in exclusive partnership between the University of Cumbria and Robert Kennedy College. This internationally focused programme blends advanced financial strategy with sustainability leadership, enabling you to create value that is both profitable and responsible—without leaving your life and work in Harare.

Designed for ambitious professionals who want a British degree and a truly global perspective, this MBA empowers you to make high-impact decisions in finance, ESG, and corporate strategy. The learning is deeply practical, the theory applies across borders, and the flexibility means you can progress at your pace while continuing to excel in your current role.

What makes this online MBA different

Awarded as a British degree recognised internationally

Your MBA is conferred by a respected UK public university, providing an academic credential recognised by employers and professional bodies around the world. A British postgraduate degree remains a powerful signal of quality, rigour, and international credibility—opening doors in global finance, development, consulting, and sustainability-focused roles.

Whether you plan to accelerate your career in Zimbabwe or explore opportunities across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, or beyond, the recognition of a British degree gives you a competitive edge. It speaks to a standard of excellence that clients, partners, and employers understand and trust.

Complete it 100% online in as little as 1 year

Advance rapidly without pausing your career. Motivated learners can complete the programme in as little as 12 months, combining intensive learning paths with practical application in their workplace. The curriculum is structured to keep you moving forward with clear milestones that fit professional schedules.

This accelerated route rewards focus and discipline while offering ample flexibility. You set your pace, and you decide how to align coursework with strategic projects at work—turning your real-world challenges into academic and professional wins.

No fixed class times: study when it suits you

There are no mandatory live sessions at specific times or dates. Asynchronous learning lets you access lectures, readings, discussions, and assignments on your schedule. Early morning, late evening, weekends—study when you’re most productive.

This flexibility is ideal for professionals balancing commitments, travel, or variable workloads. You won’t need to rearrange your life to attend classes; instead, the MBA fits into the rhythm of your week.

Learn anywhere—with a mobile app and offline access

Whether you’re at home in Harare, visiting clients, or travelling, your learning travels with you. Our mobile app allows you to download study materials and lectures to watch offline, so you can keep progressing even with intermittent connectivity.

Review cases on your commute, revise concepts during downtime, or catch up on lectures while on the move. With seamless access across devices, your study environment is wherever you are.

Open-book assessments that reflect real-world decision-making

Instead of traditional memory-based exams, this MBA uses open-book assessments. You’ll be evaluated on how you apply concepts, frameworks, and data—mirroring the way leaders make decisions in dynamic, information-rich environments.

This approach rewards critical thinking, analysis, synthesis, and communication. It also encourages you to connect models and methods to your current role, creating immediate value for you and your organisation.

Learn from faculty with elite academic pedigrees

Guided by tutors and faculty who graduated from world-renowned universities, you benefit from a rich mix of academic excellence and practical insight. Their backgrounds include institutions such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis.

Expect thoughtful feedback, rigorous standards, and mentorship that challenges you to grow. Faculty bring global case studies, research, and experience that will sharpen your strategic capabilities across finance, sustainability, and leadership.

Join a global community spanning 130+ countries

Study alongside an exceptionally diverse cohort—professionals from over 130 countries working across finance, development, technology, energy, manufacturing, and more. You’ll exchange perspectives that broaden your worldview and build a network that transcends borders.

Our alumni have gone on to roles and organisations including The World Bank, GoldmanSachs, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank, Credit Suisse, Crédit Agricole, VISA, American Express, MasterCard, JPMorgan Chase, United Nations, Google, ICRC, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, Sony.

Flexible payment with up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments

Invest in your future with predictable budgeting and no surprises. Programme fees can be spread over as many as 18 monthly interest-free instalments—helping you manage cash flow while you study and advance your career.

This flexibility makes an international MBA accessible without compromising quality. You can concentrate on learning, applying insights at work, and building your leadership profile while keeping finances under control.

Why this MBA matters for professionals in Harare, Zimbabwe

Harare is a regional hub for finance, trade, and entrepreneurship. With this MBA, you’ll be equipped to navigate capital markets, risk, and sustainable finance—skills increasingly important to banks, insurers, asset managers, and fintech firms. The blend of advanced financial strategy and sustainability frameworks positions you to contribute to responsible growth, ESG integration, and impact finance initiatives that are gaining traction across the continent.

Zimbabwe’s economy is closely tied to sectors like mining and agriculture—industries that rely on robust financial planning, governance, and sustainable value-chain management. By mastering tools in corporate finance, project appraisal, and sustainability reporting, you can help organisations optimise capital allocations, meet evolving stakeholder expectations, and align with international standards—enhancing resilience and access to investment.

Infrastructure, energy, and telecoms projects increasingly require sophisticated project finance and ESG risk management. This MBA sharpens your ability to structure investments, evaluate environmental and social considerations, and communicate value to lenders, investors, and partners. Whether you work in corporate roles, advisory, government, or development-focused organisations, you’ll be prepared to lead initiatives that balance profitability with long-term sustainability.

Inspiring outcomes for your career

Graduates often report immediate gains: clearer strategic thinking, improved financial acumen, stronger leadership confidence, and a network that opens new possibilities. You’ll be ready for roles such as Finance Manager, ESG/Impact Investment Analyst, Sustainability Lead, Corporate Strategist, Project Finance Specialist, or Consultant—roles where rigorous financial expertise meets responsible business.

Most importantly, you can transform your career without relocating. Study from Harare, apply your learning in real time, and position yourself for regional and international opportunities with a British MBA credential.

Request our course catalogue to explore modules, upcoming intakes, and application details. Your next chapter in finance and sustainability leadership can start from where you are—today.