MBA Leadership and Sustainability — Study from New York, United States

Imagine earning a transformative business degree without pausing your life in New York. The MBA Leadership and Sustainability, delivered online in exclusive partnership between the University of Cumbria and Robert Kennedy College, empowers you to lead purposefully, innovate responsibly, and influence change across industries—all while you continue your career in the city that never sleeps. Designed for globally minded professionals, its rigorous, internationally applicable learning helps you turn vision into action wherever your work takes you.

This is a modern MBA for modern leaders: strategic, agile, and impact-driven. You’ll explore leadership, strategy, innovation, and sustainability in a way that aligns commercial performance with environmental stewardship and social responsibility. From boardrooms to startups, nonprofits to multinationals, you’ll gain the insight and confidence to champion value creation that endures.

Earn a British Degree Recognised Worldwide

Stand out with a British MBA that is respected by employers and institutions across the globe. The degree reflects rigorous academic standards and a rich heritage of scholarship, lending weight to your credentials when you pursue new roles, promotions, or international opportunities.

For professionals in New York’s globally connected market, an internationally recognised qualification is a passport to mobility and credibility. Whether you aim to advance within your current organisation or pivot to a new sector, this credential signals readiness to operate at a high level on a world stage.

Graduate in as Little as 1 Year, 100% Online

Accelerate your ambitions without compromising quality. With a focused pathway, you can complete the programme in as little as one year—ideal for high-achieving professionals who want to move quickly from learning to delivering results.

Every course, project, and assessment is delivered online, allowing you to streamline your journey. You’ll progress efficiently while sharpening the leadership and sustainability capabilities employers value most.

No Live Attendance Required

Your schedule is uniquely yours. There are no requirements to be online at specific times or dates, giving you the freedom to learn when you’re most focused—early mornings before a commute, evenings after client meetings, or weekends between personal commitments.

Asynchronous learning empowers you to engage deeply with materials, contribute thoughtfully to discussions, and complete assessments at a pace that suits your professional rhythm and time zone.

Learn Anywhere—Even Offline on the Move

Study seamlessly wherever life takes you. Whether you’re in a Manhattan office, on the subway, traveling for work, or relaxing upstate, our mobile app enables you to download study materials and watch lectures offline.

This mobility ensures your momentum never stalls. Keep progressing through coursework, reading, and reflections—even without a constant internet connection.

Open‑Book Assessments that Mirror Real Work

Assessments are designed to help you think critically and apply knowledge—not recite it. Open‑book assessments encourage research, synthesis, and judgment, reflecting the way leaders solve complex challenges on the job.

Instead of rote memorisation, you’ll hone analytical and decision-making skills, craft evidence‑based arguments, and present solutions with clarity—capabilities that translate directly to high‑impact leadership.

Learn from Faculty Educated at World‑Renowned Institutions

Benefit from guidance by tutors and faculty who have graduated from leading universities such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. Their academic pedigree and practical insight enrich every interaction.

You’ll receive constructive feedback, mentoring, and real‑world perspective—support that helps you elevate your thinking, refine your leadership voice, and make confident, principled decisions.

Join a Truly Global Community

Collaborate with classmates from over 130 countries. This diversity of perspectives expands your worldview, sharpens your cultural fluency, and opens doors to a durable international network that spans industries and continents.

Our alumnis work for international organisations like GM, P&G, Pepsico, Caterpillar, DHL, CK-HUTCHISON, BASF, Nestle, Unilever, Daimler, BMW, Audi, Luis Vuiton, 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, Interest‑Free Payment Plan

Invest in your future on terms that work for you. Programme fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest‑free instalments, helping you align payments with your cash flow while you continue to work and study.

This flexibility enables you to plan confidently and focus your energy where it matters most—your learning and your career.

Why This Programme Elevates Careers in New York, United States

Lead the future of finance and ESG. New York is a global capital for banking, asset management, private equity, and fintech—sectors that increasingly demand leaders fluent in sustainability, risk, and long‑term value creation. This MBA equips you to integrate ESG into investment theses, reporting, product design, and corporate governance, positioning you for roles in sustainable finance, stewardship, investor relations, and risk management.

Transform real estate and urban infrastructure. From green building to climate resilience, New York’s property, construction, and public‑works sectors are under pressure to deliver sustainable outcomes. You’ll learn strategies that translate to roles in sustainability leadership for developers, REITs, utilities, transport authorities, and infrastructure operators—driving energy efficiency, net‑zero transitions, circularity, and stakeholder engagement across complex urban systems.

Amplify impact across global business and institutions. New York hosts Fortune 500 HQs, leading media and tech firms, world‑class hospitals, and the headquarters of the United Nations and major NGOs. The programme empowers you to craft purpose‑driven strategies, build cross‑sector partnerships, and communicate with influence—skills suited to corporate sustainability, public affairs, supply chain responsibility, impact innovation, and social enterprise leadership.

Ready to take the next step from New York? Request our course catalogue and explore how the MBA can accelerate your leadership journey and amplify your impact—locally and worldwide.