MBA Leadership and Sustainability — Study from Jubail, Saudi Arabia

Lead with purpose from the heart of the Eastern Province. The MBA Leadership and Sustainability, delivered in exclusive partnership between the University of Cumbria and Robert Kennedy College, empowers you to elevate your career without pressing pause on your life in Jubail. Built for ambitious professionals, this internationally focused programme blends rigorous leadership development with practical sustainability thinking—knowledge you can apply across borders and industries.

Whether you oversee operations in petrochemicals, energy, logistics, or services, you will gain the strategic perspective to drive results responsibly. Study on your schedule, learn from a world-class faculty, and graduate with a British degree that signals credibility wherever your career takes you.

Awards a British degree recognised internationally

Earning a British master’s degree is a powerful signal in global markets. With this MBA, you graduate with a respected credential that tells employers you have both advanced managerial capability and a modern grasp of sustainability—two qualities increasingly decisive in senior hiring and promotion decisions.

Because the programme’s theory and frameworks apply internationally, you gain a leadership toolkit you can carry from Jubail to any market worldwide. This means your investment in learning creates portable value—today in Saudi Arabia, tomorrow in any role or region you choose.

Complete 100% online in as little as 1 year

Your time is precious. This MBA is designed for efficiency without compromising quality, enabling focused professionals to complete their degree in as little as 1 year. The structured online pathway helps you build momentum, meet milestones, and progress steadily toward graduation.

Fast does not mean rushed. You’ll engage deeply with case studies, assignments, and projects that sharpen your leadership, strategy, and sustainability fluency—so you can translate learning into business impact quickly.

No required online presence at specific times and dates

Your schedule shouldn’t be a barrier to your future. The programme does not require online presence at specific times and dates, giving you the freedom to study when you are most focused—before work, after work, or during quieter windows in your week.

This flexibility is especially valuable for professionals managing shifts, site responsibilities, or travel. You control your learning rhythm, while staying supported by faculty feedback and a rich digital learning environment.

Study anywhere—on the move, with a mobile app and offline access

Learn from anywhere in the world, even while on the move or while travelling through our mobile app which allows you to download the study material and watch the lectures offline. Whether you are between sites in Jubail Industrial City, commuting, or travelling internationally, your campus travels with you.

The mobile-first experience lets you review readings, contribute to discussions, and keep pace with assignments seamlessly. It’s learning designed for real life, enabling you to turn small moments into meaningful progress.

Open books assessments instead of classical exams

Success at work is about applying knowledge, not memorising it. That’s why this MBA uses open books assessments instead of classical question/answer exams. You’ll demonstrate mastery by solving realistic problems, evaluating options, and crafting decisions grounded in evidence.

This assessment style mirrors how leaders operate day-to-day—consulting resources, collaborating with experts, and synthesising insights under time pressure—so your learning directly strengthens your on-the-job performance.

Learn from faculty with elite global credentials

Guidance matters. You’ll be taught and mentored by tutors and faculty who graduated from world-renowned universities like Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. Their perspectives bridge academic rigour with practical leadership experience.

Expect constructive challenge, actionable feedback, and a standard of excellence that inspires your best work. The result: sharper strategic thinking and a leadership voice ready for senior responsibility.

A truly international cohort and alumni network

Join a vibrant student base from over 130 countries, with alumni working for international organisations like DHL, CK-HUTCHISON, BASF, Nestle, Unilever, Daimler, BMW, Audi, GM, Louis Vuitton, Aramco, United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, Sony.

This diversity enriches every discussion and project, exposing you to fresh viewpoints and cross-cultural insights you can apply immediately at work. You’ll graduate with an international peer network—a community that opens doors, sparks ideas, and supports your growth long after you finish the degree.

Manageable affordability with flexible payments

Invest in your future with confidence. Programme fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, helping you balance professional development with your financial planning.

This approach puts a world-class education within reach while you continue to earn, lead, and grow in your current role.

Why this MBA is a strategic choice for professionals in Jubail

Jubail is a global hub for petrochemicals, energy, and advanced manufacturing. With large-scale operations, complex supply chains, and ambitious growth agendas, organisations here value leaders who can align performance with sustainability and risk management. This MBA equips you to lead decarbonisation initiatives, operational efficiency projects, and long-horizon investments that deliver both economic and environmental value.

As the city strengthens logistics and port capabilities—spanning King Fahd Industrial Port and expansive industrial corridors—sustainable supply chain leadership is a true differentiator. You’ll gain the strategic and analytical skills to lower emissions across procurement, production, and distribution while protecting resilience and cost competitiveness.

With the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu (RCJY), major players like SABIC, Sadara, and Aramco, and utilities leaders such as Marafiq driving innovation, demand is growing for professionals who can translate ESG expectations into practical action. From water stewardship and circularity to carbon accounting, stakeholder engagement, and responsible growth, the programme’s internationally applicable frameworks prepare you to step into pivotal roles across Jubail’s most dynamic sectors.

Ready to take the next step?

Advance your leadership, accelerate your impact, and study entirely online from Jubail with a globally recognised British MBA. Request our course catalogue and discover how this programme can help you lead the future of sustainable performance.