MBA International Relations and Diplomacy — Study from Tel Aviv, Israel

From Tel Aviv, Israel, you can shape a global career without putting life on hold. The MBA International Relations and Diplomacy, delivered in exclusive partnership between the University of Cumbria and Robert Kennedy College, brings rigorous, internationally relevant learning into your hands—wherever you are today, and wherever your ambitions take you next.

This is an online experience built for modern professionals: academically robust, globally oriented, and designed to fit around the rhythm of your work, family, and the dynamic pace of Tel Aviv. You will gain frameworks and tools that apply across borders and sectors, empowering you to navigate international environments with confidence.

Awarded a British Degree Recognised Internationally

Graduating with a British degree signals academic excellence and professional credibility. Employers and institutions across continents recognise the UK’s tradition of quality higher education, which can open doors in diplomacy, international business, NGOs, and beyond.

Whether you plan to advance within multinational companies, collaborate with international organisations, or launch cross-border ventures, a British postgraduate degree demonstrates rigorous training, strong analytical capability, and a commitment to global standards.

Finish Sooner: 100% Online in as Little as 1 Year

Time is your most valuable asset. This programme is structured so that motivated students can complete their MBA in as little as 12 months entirely online, allowing you to accelerate your development without postponing your career or personal milestones.

With a streamlined curriculum focused on impact, you’ll move purposefully from insight to application, building the strategic perspective and decision-making skills that leaders in international relations and diplomacy need today.

Study on Your Schedule: No Fixed Live Attendance

Your learning should flex to your life, not the other way around. There are no mandatory live sessions at set times, so you can engage with lectures, readings, and assignments when your focus is highest—early mornings, late evenings, or in between meetings.

This asynchronous model gives you autonomy. You set your study rhythm, deepen your understanding at your pace, and maintain momentum even through busy weeks without compromising on learning quality.

Truly Mobile Learning, Even Offline

Whether you’re at a co-working space on Rothschild Boulevard, in transit to a cross-border meeting, or traveling abroad, your studies come with you. Our mobile app lets you download materials and watch lectures offline, so you can keep progressing anywhere.

Flexible, device-friendly access turns transit time into learning time. Your classroom becomes as mobile as your ambitions—perfect for professionals who collaborate across time zones and borders.

Open-Book Assessments that Mirror Real-World Practice

International negotiations and policy design rarely depend on memory alone—they rely on research, analysis, and sound judgment. That’s why this programme uses open-book assessments instead of classical question/answer exams.

You will be assessed on your ability to synthesise information, apply theory to complex scenarios, and craft well-founded arguments—exactly the capabilities you need to influence outcomes in government, NGOs, and multinational environments.

Learn from Faculty Trained at World-Renowned Universities

Benefit from tutors and faculty who bring advanced scholarship and practical insight, with academic backgrounds from institutions such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis.

This diversity of elite academic training and international experience enriches your perspective. You’ll gain access to broad global viewpoints, contemporary thinking, and a high standard of academic mentorship.

Join a Powerful, Diverse Global Network

You will study alongside peers from more than 130 countries—a dynamic community of professionals working across sectors and regions. This diversity creates a vibrant learning environment where ideas are tested against real-world contexts and international realities.

Our alumni can be found at international organisations such as the United Nations, ICRC, The World Bank, WFP, FAO, World Vision, JCI, Google, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, Sony.

Flexible Payments for Your Journey

Invest in your future with a payment plan designed for working professionals. Our fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest free instalments, helping you balance study with financial planning.

This flexibility allows you to start when you’re ready and structure your payments in a way that supports your personal and professional goals.

Why This MBA Matters in Tel Aviv, Israel

Tel Aviv’s global tech ecosystem—from cybersecurity and fintech to AI, climate tech, and health innovation—thrives on international partnerships, cross-border investment, and multi-market strategy. With an MBA focused on international relations and diplomacy, you’ll be equipped to lead corporate diplomacy, navigate regulatory complexity, and cultivate alliances that accelerate growth for startups and multinational teams based in Tel Aviv.

As Israel expands trade ties across Europe, North America, and Asia, professionals who understand geopolitical risk, economic policy, and international negotiation are in demand. Your training will help you connect technological innovation with market access, compliance, and stakeholder engagement—skills that translate to roles in business development, strategic partnerships, public policy, and global operations.

Tel Aviv’s dense network of consulates, global companies, NGOs, venture firms, and innovation hubs creates opportunities at the intersection of policy and business. From managing cross-border collaborations and ESG initiatives to coordinating with international agencies, chambers of commerce, and think tanks, this MBA equips you to operate confidently in complex international environments while based in one of the world’s most vibrant innovation cities.

Take the Next Step

Your international future can start right where you are. Advance your career, expand your network, and study a globally oriented MBA without pressing pause on your life in Tel Aviv. Request our course catalogue and discover how this online programme can help you lead across borders.