MBA International Business — Study Online from Chicago, United States

From the heart of the Midwest to every market on the map, Chicago professionals are choosing the MBA International Business delivered online in exclusive partnership between the University of Cumbria and Robert Kennedy College to accelerate their global ambitions. Built for high achievers who want impact without interruption, this programme brings world-class teaching to your schedule, your city, and your career trajectory.

Designed for borderless careers, its internationally applicable management theory and practice equip you to lead across cultures, sectors, and time zones—without relocating or pressing pause on what matters most. Whether you’re overlooking Lake Michigan, commuting on the L, or catching a flight from O’Hare, your next strategic move starts here.

Awarded a British degree recognised internationally

Stand out with a British master’s degree that signals academic rigour and professional credibility wherever your career takes you. Employers worldwide respect the UK tradition of scholarship, critical thinking, and research-driven learning—qualities embedded in every module of this programme.

As your responsibilities grow across borders, the global recognition of a British MBA can boost your professional mobility and strengthen your profile for leadership roles, cross-border projects, and international assignments. It’s a credential with portability and prestige.

Complete it 100% online in as little as 1 year

Accelerate your journey without sacrificing your momentum. Motivated learners can complete the programme fully online in as little as one year, turning focus and discipline into a powerful career advantage. Each week moves you closer to graduation—and to the next opportunity.

For ambitious professionals in Chicago, this compressed timeline means measurable gains, fast. Apply fresh insights in real time at work, add strategic wins to your track record, and step forward with a degree that signals readiness for bigger challenges.

No fixed login times — study on your schedule

Your time zone is the right time zone. The programme does not require online presence at specific times and dates, so you can learn when you’re at your best—early mornings before the markets open, late evenings after a client dinner, or weekends when it suits your life.

This true flexibility empowers you to balance deadlines, family, clients, and commitments without compromising your ambitions. You set the pace, shape your study rhythm, and stay in control of your calendar.

Study anywhere — mobile app with offline access

Learning that moves with you. Our mobile app lets you download study materials and lectures to watch offline, so you can make progress from the office, the living room, or 35,000 feet. Commutes on the Red Line, layovers at O’Hare, and business trips become study sessions.

Never miss a moment of momentum. Whether you’re at home in Chicago or traveling for work, your programme travels with you—reliable, intuitive, and always within reach.

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

Leadership is not a memory test. Instead of classical question/answer exams, you’ll experience open books assessments that reward analysis, research, and the application of concepts to real managerial challenges. It’s a format aligned with how decisions are made in global business.

This approach nurtures judgment, creativity, and evidence-based thinking—skills that translate directly to boardrooms, negotiations, and cross-functional initiatives. You’ll graduate not just with knowledge, but with the confidence to deploy it.

Faculty educated at world-renowned universities

Learn from tutors and faculty who graduated from elite institutions—including Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. Their credentials bring depth; their mentorship brings clarity; their global perspectives bring relevance.

Expect feedback that challenges your assumptions, guidance that accelerates your thinking, and conversations that connect theory to the complex realities of international markets. It’s an education that elevates both your mindset and your decision-making.

Join a diverse community from 130+ countries

Your classmates bring stories, markets, and expertise from every region of the world—expanding your network and sharpening your cross-cultural fluency. You’ll collaborate with professionals from diverse industries and functions, creating connections that last long after graduation.

Our community includes alumnis working for international organisations like Bosch, Bayer, GoldmanSachs, Citigroup, Chevron, Verizon, JW Marriott, Hilton, The ritz, University of California Riverside, VISA, American Express, United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, Sony.

Flexible payments with up to 18 interest-free instalments

Invest in your future on terms that fit your life. Our fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, helping you manage cash flow while you advance your qualifications and career.

This flexibility allows you to start now, plan confidently, and focus your energy on learning and applying new skills—without delaying your ambitions.

Why this MBA matters in Chicago, United States

Chicago is a powerhouse of global trade, logistics, and supply chains—home to one of the world’s busiest airports, major rail and freight corridors, and a vibrant manufacturing base. With internationally applicable strategy, operations, and leadership frameworks, the MBA equips you to navigate cross-border sourcing, distribution, and market expansion—ideal for roles in supply chain management, procurement, vendor relations, and international sales within the city’s interconnected industries.

As a leading hub for finance, insurance, and professional services—from the CME Group to regional banking, fintech, and consulting—the city rewards analytical thinkers who can translate risk, regulation, and macroeconomic dynamics into actionable plans. The programme’s focus on finance, governance, and global markets empowers graduates to contribute to transactions, growth strategies, and performance initiatives that stretch across continents.

Chicago’s diversified economy—spanning advanced manufacturing, technology, healthcare, food innovation, and hospitality—thrives on cross-functional leadership and international collaboration. With this MBA, graduates can spearhead market entry strategies, build overseas partnerships, manage multicultural teams, and drive customer-led innovation for companies headquartered in the region and operating worldwide.

Take the next step

Your world-class MBA can start today—from Chicago, for the world. If you’re ready to lead across borders with the confidence of a British degree delivered online in exclusive partnership between the University of Cumbria and Robert Kennedy College, we’d love to show you more. Request our course catalogue and discover how you can turn global potential into real progress.