Master of Business Administration from Ile‑Ife, Nigeria

Step confidently into the next chapter of your leadership journey—right from Ile‑Ife, Nigeria. The Master of Business Administration offered in exclusive partnership between the University of Cumbria and Robert Kennedy College empowers you with globally relevant knowledge, practical frameworks, and an international network—without pressing pause on your life or career.

This online MBA blends academic rigor with real-world application, giving you the strategic mindset to navigate change, lead teams, and drive measurable growth. Study wherever you are, on your schedule, and transform your ambitions into impact that resonates locally and worldwide.

Earn a British Degree Recognised Worldwide

Gain a respected British postgraduate credential that carries weight across borders and industries. Your MBA is awarded by the University of Cumbria, reflecting high academic standards and an employer-recognised measure of achievement.

Whether your next step takes you across Africa, Europe, North America, the Middle East, or beyond, an internationally recognised British degree enhances your credibility, expands your mobility, and signals that you are prepared to operate at a global standard.

Finish in as Little as 1 Year — 100% Online

Accelerate your progress with a programme designed to be completed fully online in as little as one year. Streamlined modules, clear milestones, and focused assessments help you move efficiently from intention to completion.

This is smart acceleration—not a rush. You will engage deeply with core business disciplines and apply them to your context, turning insights into decisions you can use immediately while you study.

Truly Asynchronous — No Set Class Times

Your life is dynamic. Your study plan should be, too. This MBA does not require online presence at specific times and dates, giving you the freedom to learn when you are most focused and available.

Balance professional responsibilities, family time, and personal priorities without compromising your development. Your learning journey adapts to you, not the other way around.

Learn Anywhere, Even Offline with Our Mobile App

Stay on track wherever life takes you. You can study from anywhere in the world—even while on the move or travelling—through our mobile app, which allows you to download study materials and watch lectures offline.

Commute-ready, travel-friendly, and built for real life, the app places your classroom in your pocket so momentum never has to stop.

Open-Book Assessments that Reflect Real Work

Success in business means knowing how to frame problems, analyse data, and create value—not simply recall facts. That’s why this programme uses open-book assessments instead of classical question-and-answer exams.

You will demonstrate mastery through analysis, application, and strategic reasoning, producing work that mirrors the complexity of real decisions and strengthens your professional portfolio.

Guided by World-Class Faculty

Learn from tutors and faculty who graduated from world-renowned institutions such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. Their academic excellence and practical insight create a learning experience that is both rigorous and relevant.

Expect thoughtful feedback, active guidance, and mentorship that helps you connect theory to action and unlock your potential as a decisive, ethical leader.

A Global Classroom, Powerful Network

Join a diverse student base from over 130 countries and expand your perspective through rich, cross-cultural collaboration. You will engage with peers across sectors and regions, sharpening your ability to lead in multicultural, distributed teams.

Our community includes alumnis working for international organisations like DHL, Luis Vuiton, Bosch, CK-HUTCHISON, BASF, Nestle, Unilever, Daimler, BMW, Audi, United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, Sony.

Flexible Payments to Fit Your Plan

Invest in your future with confidence. Our fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, supporting careful budgeting while you advance your education.

This flexible approach is designed to keep your momentum strong and your focus where it belongs—on learning, leading, and achieving your goals.

Opportunities for Graduates in Ile‑Ife, Nigeria

Ile‑Ife is a vibrant academic and cultural hub with growing opportunities in education management, research administration, healthcare leadership, and EdTech. With your MBA, you can translate strategy into operational excellence—optimising budgets, enhancing service delivery, refining governance, and building partnerships that elevate institutional performance.

Southwestern Nigeria’s strong agricultural base—spanning crops, processing, logistics, and retail—creates demand for managers who can strengthen value chains, negotiate supplier relationships, and scale distribution. Your training in operations, finance, and marketing can help agribusinesses improve margins, reduce waste, and unlock new channels across regional markets.

Ile‑Ife’s rich creative heritage and emerging entrepreneurship scene offer fertile ground for brand builders, digital marketers, project managers, and SME leaders. With skills in strategy, analytics, and customer insight, you can professionalise growing enterprises in culture, tourism, hospitality, retail, and tech-enabled services—positioning them to compete nationally and expand into new markets.

Ready to take the next step? Request our course catalogue and discover how this MBA can help you lead with confidence—from Ile‑Ife to the world.