MBA International Business — Study Online from Manama, Bahrain
Live in Manama, Bahrain and take your career global with the MBA International Business delivered in exclusive partnership between the University of Cumbria and Robert Kennedy College. Designed for ambitious professionals, this online programme blends rigorous academic insight with practical application so you can make confident decisions across markets and industries worldwide.
From early mornings on the waterfront to late evenings after work, you set the rhythm. Learn from a world-class faculty, collaborate with a truly international cohort, and translate fresh ideas into impact at work the very next day—all without leaving Manama.
Awarded a British Degree, Recognised Internationally
Graduate with a respected British degree from the University of Cumbria, a credential that signals quality and academic integrity wherever your ambitions take you. A British master’s carries weight with employers, partners, and clients who value rigorous scholarship and globally portable qualifications.
Whether you envision advancing within a multinational, launching a venture that reaches across borders, or elevating your profile in international organisations, this recognition amplifies your credibility and opens doors in diverse markets.
100% Online and Fast — Finish in as Little as 1 Year
Your time is valuable. The programme’s streamlined structure allows motivated learners to complete the degree 100% online in as little as one year, without compromising depth or quality. Every module builds toward outcomes you can apply immediately.
Advance rapidly while you continue working in Manama. Accelerated, focused study means momentum—so you can turn new capabilities into promotions, new responsibilities, or new ventures sooner.
No Fixed Times — Learn on Your Schedule
There are no mandatory live sessions or fixed log-in times. Engage with materials, discussions, and assessments when it suits you. Your study time adapts to your workload, family commitments, and travel, not the other way around.
This flexible approach ensures you can maintain professional performance while building the advanced strategic, leadership, and analytical skills that set you apart.
Study Anywhere, Even Offline with Our Mobile App
Wherever you go, your classroom goes with you. Study from home, the office, or while traveling. Our mobile app lets you download study materials and watch lectures offline, so you can keep learning even when connectivity is unreliable.
Waiting at the airport, commuting across the city, or visiting clients in the region—turn each moment into progress. Your learning remains uninterrupted, and your goals stay on course.
Open-Book Assessments that Reflect Real Business Practice
Instead of classical question/answer exams, the programme uses open books assessments that mirror how real leaders work: by locating information, evaluating sources, and synthesising insights to make sound decisions under time and resource constraints.
This approach rewards critical thinking, structured problem-solving, and persuasive communication—skills you’ll use daily in strategy meetings, board presentations, and client negotiations.
Learn from Faculty Educated at World-Renowned Universities
Guidance matters. Your tutors and faculty include graduates of world-renowned institutions such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. They bring a blend of academic excellence and industry-savvy insight to every interaction.
Expect high-level discourse, constructive feedback, and mentorship that stretches your thinking—so you graduate not just informed, but transformed.
A Truly Global Classroom and Network
Join a diverse student community representing over 130 countries, with alumni working for international organisations like Bosch, Bayer, United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, Sony.
Collaborate across cultures and industries, broaden your perspective, and build relationships that span continents. The network you form enhances your learning today and becomes a powerful career asset tomorrow.
Flexible Payment, Planned Around Your Life
Our fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest free instalments, helping you plan confidently and invest in your future with clarity.
This accessible structure supports your goals without disrupting your financial commitments, so you can focus on learning, leading, and moving forward.
Why This Programme Is a Strong Fit for Professionals in Manama, Bahrain
As a dynamic financial hub, Manama offers exceptional opportunities across banking, investment management, insurance, and fintech. The programme’s international strategy, leadership, and finance modules strengthen your ability to evaluate cross-border opportunities, manage risk, and design growth strategies that align with evolving regulatory and market landscapes. You’ll be well positioned to contribute at the intersection of innovation and governance.
Bahrain’s strategic connectivity—through Khalifa Bin Salman Port, Bahrain International Airport, and its links to key GCC markets—makes logistics and trade central to the economy. The MBA’s emphasis on supply chains, operations, and international marketing equips you to optimise global networks, drive efficiency, and foster resilient supplier relationships that keep goods and services moving.
From energy and industrial manufacturing to the fast-growing digital economy and hospitality, Bahrain’s diversification agenda rewards agile leaders who can manage transformation and sustainability. You’ll gain the analytical and managerial toolkit to guide projects, lead cross-functional teams, and navigate competitive shifts—skills that translate directly into value for employers and clients across the kingdom.
Start Your Journey
Elevate your impact without pausing your life in Manama. Shape a global perspective, accelerate your career, and join a network that spans industries and continents. Request our course catalogue and take the first step today.