MBA Leading Innovation and Change — Study Online from Bern, Switzerland

From the heart of Bern, Switzerland, you can earn the MBA Leading Innovation and Change entirely online through the exclusive partnership between York St John University and Robert Kennedy College. Designed for ambitious professionals who want to drive meaningful transformation, this programme equips you with the tools, frameworks, and confidence to lead change with clarity and impact—without pressing pause on your life in Bern.

Whether you are planning your next move from a quiet corner near the Bundeshaus, commuting on the train past the Aare, or traveling internationally for work, you can study on your terms. This is a future-ready MBA that blends academic rigor with practical relevance, giving you portable leadership skills you can apply across industries and borders.

A British degree, recognised internationally

Your MBA is conferred by York St John University, a respected British institution. A UK degree is widely understood by employers and institutions around the world, giving you global credibility and the confidence to pursue opportunities wherever they arise.

With an internationally recognised qualification on your CV, you can signal the quality of your education instantly—across Switzerland, Europe, and beyond. It’s a mark of academic excellence that travels with you and supports your long-term career mobility.

Finish faster: 100% online, in as little as 1 year

Your time is valuable. The programme is designed to be completed 100% online, with a study path that allows motivated learners to finish in as little as one year. You focus on what matters—acquiring high-impact knowledge and applying it immediately.

This accelerated option helps you convert ambition into momentum. In months—not years—you can graduate with a powerful credential that aligns with your career goals and positions you to lead transformative initiatives with confidence.

No fixed class times: study when it works for you

Life and leadership don’t follow a rigid schedule—and neither does this MBA. The programme does not require online presence at specific times and dates, so you can learn at the moments that best suit your work, family, and personal commitments.

Whether you carve out early mornings in Bern’s Old Town or late evenings after a busy workday, you will progress consistently without sacrificing your professional rhythm. Your learning adapts to you, not the other way around.

Study anywhere—even offline—with our mobile app

Go beyond the desk. Our mobile app lets you download materials and lectures, making it simple to study while commuting on the Bern–Zurich line, traveling for business, or enjoying a weekend in the Alps. Your campus fits in your pocket.

Seamless access means continuous progress. With flexible, offline learning, you keep your momentum no matter where work or life takes you—at home, in transit, or on the move across borders.

Real-world evaluation: open-book assessments

Innovation leadership is not about memorising answers—it’s about finding them. That’s why this MBA uses open-book assessments instead of classical question/answer exams, encouraging you to synthesise, apply, and defend your ideas.

This approach mirrors the way high-performing leaders operate in practice: consulting sources, weighing evidence, and crafting solutions. You’ll graduate with the analytical depth and real-world problem-solving mindset employers value.

Learn from faculty educated at world-renowned universities

Guided by seasoned tutors and faculty who graduated from leading institutions—including Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis—you benefit from perspectives shaped at the very top of global academia.

These mentors bring both scholarship and practical experience to your learning journey, challenging your thinking while supporting your growth. Expect to be inspired, stretched, and prepared to lead.

A global classroom: 130+ nationalities and powerful alumni outcomes

Join a truly international cohort, with students from over 130 countries. You’ll collaborate across cultures, industries, and time zones—expanding your network and sharpening your global mindset. Our alumni work for international organisations like ICBC Bank, HSBC, Santander, Unilever, Daimler, BMW, Audi, GM, P&G, Luis Vuiton, Universite de Lausanne, Novartis, Institut Florimont, institut monte rosa, International School of Central Switzerland, Roche, Zurich, Chubb, UBS, Nestle, United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, Sony.

Flexible payments: plan confidently

Investing in your future should be practical as well as inspiring. Our fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, helping you manage cash flow while you elevate your career.

This level of flexibility supports professionals and entrepreneurs alike—so you can maximise your return on education while maintaining financial clarity.

Why Bern is a strategic launchpad for graduates

As the Swiss capital, Bern is home to national institutions, regulatory bodies, and organisations engaged in public policy, sustainability, and societal innovation. Graduates can apply change-leadership frameworks to complex, multi-stakeholder environments—driving transformation in government agencies, NGOs, and public–private partnerships where strategic communication, risk management, and measured implementation are critical.

Bern’s strong base in insurance, finance, telecommunications, logistics, and mobility—think of employers such as Die Mobiliar, PostFinance, Swiss Post, Swisscom, and SBB—creates demand for leaders who can steer digital transformation and service innovation. The programme’s focus on strategic change, data-informed decision-making, and agile leadership helps you design better customer journeys, modernise operations, and lead cross-functional teams with clarity.

Healthcare, medtech, energy, and sustainability-focused organisations in and around Bern—ranging from the Insel Gruppe and research-driven institutions to energy leaders like BKW—are advancing rapid innovation. With this MBA, you’ll be positioned to lead initiatives in decarbonisation, smart mobility, digital health, and responsible growth, leveraging best-practice change models to deliver measurable outcomes across the canton and beyond.

Take the next step—right from Bern

Your next chapter can start exactly where you are. Elevate your career with a future-ready, internationally recognised MBA designed for leaders of change. Request our course catalogue to explore modules, schedules, and the application process—and picture what you can achieve in the year ahead.