MBA Media Leadership Online from Nairobi, Kenya
From the creative energy of Westlands to the innovation corridors of the Silicon Savannah, your next leadership chapter can start right where you are. The MBA Media Leadership—delivered online in exclusive partnership between the University of Cumbria and Robert Kennedy College—invites you to lead with vision, master strategy, and transform ideas into impact without leaving Nairobi, Kenya.
This internationally oriented programme blends strategic management, media economics, branding, digital transformation, and leadership into a powerful toolkit you can apply across borders and sectors. Study flexibly, keep advancing your career, and graduate with a credential that tells the world you are ready to lead.
Awarded a British Degree Recognised Internationally
Earn a British master’s degree that signals quality, credibility, and global readiness. The academic standards and rigorous assessment model are designed to prepare you for executive responsibility in media, entertainment, technology, and adjacent industries worldwide.
Whether your ambitions span Kenya’s dynamic media ecosystem or extend across continents, this qualification enhances your professional profile, boosts employer confidence, and opens doors to leadership roles where strategic thinking and strong brand stewardship are essential.
Complete 100% Online in as Little as 1 Year
Your time is valuable. With a focused, thoughtfully structured pathway, you can complete the programme fully online in as little as one year, accelerating your journey from aspiration to achievement without pausing your career.
This pace is ideal for professionals who want a decisive progression—enough time to deepen expertise and build leadership capability, yet fast enough to convert learning into tangible career momentum in today’s rapidly evolving media landscape.
No Fixed Lecture Times
Life in Nairobi moves fast—and so does your schedule. This programme does not require online presence at specific times or dates, giving you the freedom to learn when you’re most focused: early mornings before traffic, lunchtime sprints, or late-night deep work after the city winds down.
You’ll engage with rich learning materials, interactive forums, and faculty feedback on your timetable, maintaining a productive rhythm that adapts to your professional and personal commitments.
Study Anywhere—Mobile App With Offline Access
Whether you’re navigating city commutes, traveling regionally, or working remotely, your learning travels with you. Our mobile app lets you download study materials and watch lectures offline, making every moment an opportunity to progress.
From airports to coffee shops to quiet home offices, you can learn on the move, stay engaged with peers and faculty, and keep your momentum—no matter where your day takes you.
Open-Book Assessments That Mirror Real Work
Instead of classical question/answer exams, you’ll complete open books assessments designed to test your ability to research, analyze, and make strategic decisions—the very skills leaders use daily.
This format encourages critical thinking, creativity, and the smart application of theory to real-world media challenges, preparing you to lead with evidence, insight, and confidence.
Guided by Faculty with World-Class Academic Lineage
Learn from tutors and faculty who graduated from leading universities, bringing diverse perspectives and cutting-edge thinking into every module. Their mentorship helps you see around corners and lead through complexity.
Our teaching team includes graduates of world-renowned institutions such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis—supporting you with a global standard of academic excellence.
A Global Classroom and Alumni Network
Join a diverse cohort from over 130 countries, broaden your perspective, and build international connections that endure long after graduation. Your peers become collaborators, mentors, and even future partners across industries and continents.
Our alumni work for international organisations like Sony, Verizon, Disney, CITIC, United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens.
Flexible Payments That Fit Your Plan
Invest in your future with a payment plan that respects your cash flow. Programme fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest‑free instalments, so you can focus on learning while managing your budget responsibly.
This flexibility empowers you to make a strategic choice for your career today—without compromising your financial goals.
Why This MBA Matters in Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi is East Africa’s media and creative capital—home to major broadcasters, dynamic newsrooms, fast-growing digital agencies, and a vibrant film and content ecosystem. With this MBA, you can lead cross-platform strategy, grow audiences, elevate brands, and guide teams through digital transformation—skills that are in high demand across media and entertainment.
As the Silicon Savannah continues to expand, convergence between media and technology accelerates. From telecoms and streaming to fintech and e-commerce, organisations need leaders who understand content strategy, user engagement, platform economics, and data-informed storytelling. This programme equips you to bridge creative vision with commercial outcomes.
Nairobi also hosts a significant presence of international and regional organisations, making communications leadership a strategic function. With the MBA’s focus on strategy, leadership, and reputation management, you’ll be well-prepared for roles in corporate communications, public affairs, brand stewardship, and stakeholder engagement across NGOs, multilaterals, and socially driven enterprises.
Ready to take the next step? Request our course catalogue and discover how the MBA Media Leadership can elevate your career—right from Nairobi, Kenya.