MBA Global Hospitality Management Online from Malé, Maldives

Imagine advancing your hospitality career from the island city you call home. The MBA Global Hospitality Management, delivered 100% online in exclusive partnership between the University of Cumbria and Robert Kennedy College, empowers you to study where you live and work—while connecting with a worldwide network of ambitious professionals.

This internationally oriented programme gives you the strategic mindset, leadership confidence, and analytical tools demanded by global hospitality and service brands. You will explore contemporary management theory and practice that can be applied across borders and business models—from luxury resorts and boutique hotels to F&B concepts, destination marketing, and experience-driven guest services.

Why this MBA matters in Malé, Maldives

Malé is the beating heart of one of the world’s most iconic hospitality destinations. With world-leading resorts, thriving guesthouse sectors, and a sophisticated ecosystem around travel, logistics, and marine experiences, the Maldives operates at a standard where service excellence and innovation are paramount. This MBA equips you with the strategic perspective to lead teams, elevate service quality, and manage complex operations in high-performance, guest-centered environments.

Beyond resort leadership, the programme’s global business frameworks can help you scale opportunities in revenue management, brand development, sustainable operations, wellness hospitality, and culinary innovation. As the experience economy matures across the islands—think curated diving, private charters, spa and wellness retreats, and bespoke events—graduates can leverage advanced marketing analytics, customer journey design, and operational excellence to differentiate their offerings.

Entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs in Malé can also benefit. Whether launching a boutique hospitality venture, strengthening supplier partnerships, or optimizing distribution and digital sales, you’ll gain the capabilities to manage growth, lead cross-cultural teams, and make data-driven decisions that resonate with international guests and partners—skills that are invaluable across the Maldivian hospitality ecosystem.

Earn a British degree recognised worldwide

Graduate with a British master’s degree from the University of Cumbria—an achievement respected by employers and institutions across continents. This recognition supports mobility and credibility, whether you are stepping into a leadership role, changing sectors, or planning further study.

Holding a respected British qualification communicates professional readiness, academic rigour, and an ability to operate confidently in international settings—qualities that global hospitality brands value when hiring for management and executive positions.

Graduate in as little as 1 year, 100% online

Your time matters. The programme is structured so that dedicated students can complete their MBA in as little as one year, entirely online. You can move forward rapidly without pausing your career or relocating.

This accelerated pathway blends academic depth with practical relevance, enabling you to apply new tools and insights immediately to your current role, while building a portfolio of work that showcases your leadership and strategic capability.

No fixed class times—study on your schedule

There is no requirement to be online at specific times or dates. You engage with lectures, readings, and discussions when it suits you—early mornings before work, during a quiet evening, or over the weekend.

This flexibility helps you integrate study with professional responsibilities and personal commitments, maintaining momentum toward your goals without sacrificing balance.

Learn anywhere, even offline with our mobile app

Whether you are at home in Malé, visiting atolls, or travelling internationally, your learning travels with you. Our mobile app allows you to download study materials and watch lectures offline, keeping your progress uninterrupted.

This always-on access supports consistent learning habits and makes it easier to study in short, productive sessions—on the ferry, between meetings, or while on the move.

Open-book assessments that mirror real-world practice

Instead of traditional question-and-answer exams, you will engage in open-book assessments that reward critical thinking, structured analysis, and evidence-based decision-making—the very skills managers draw upon daily.

These assessments encourage you to use models, research, and data to craft robust recommendations, demonstrate strategic clarity, and show how you would lead and execute in complex hospitality contexts.

Learn from faculty educated at world-renowned universities

Guidance matters. Our tutors and faculty have graduated from world-renowned institutions such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. They bring diverse expertise and international perspective to your learning journey.

With experience spanning academia and industry, your instructors help you connect theory to practice, sharpen your strategic thinking, and develop the leadership capabilities that modern hospitality organizations demand.

A truly global classroom and alumni impact

Join a vibrant community of professionals from over 130 countries. Learning alongside peers from different markets broadens your perspective, enriches discussions, and expands your professional network far beyond your current geography.

Our alumni work for international organisations like JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, Hilton, Accor, Hyatt Hotels, InterContinental, Wyndham Hotels, United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, Sony.

Flexible tuition with up to 18 monthly instalments

Your investment can be planned with confidence. We offer a payment structure that allows you to spread your fees over as many as 18 monthly interest-free instalments.

This approach helps you manage cash flow while advancing your education—so you can move forward now, without putting your ambitions on hold.

Chart your path from Malé to the world

Hospitality is one of the most global industries, and Malé is a gateway to it. With this MBA, you can strengthen your leadership profile, sharpen your strategic toolkit, and position yourself for roles that demand international mindset and operational excellence—whether in high-end resorts, destination management, F&B brands, wellness, or experience-driven services.

If you are ready to grow your impact and accelerate your career, we invite you to take the next step. Request our course catalogue and discover how this online MBA can help you unlock new opportunities—right from Malé, Maldives.