Diploma of Business Administration — Study Online from France

Step confidently into your next career chapter from the comfort of your life in France. The Diploma of Business Administration empowers you with practical, globally relevant management skills—delivered fully online in an exclusive partnership between the University of Cumbria and Robert Kennedy College.

Designed for ambitious professionals, entrepreneurs, and career changers, this programme blends rigorous academic insight with real-world applicability. Its international focus means the knowledge you gain can travel with you—across roles, sectors, and borders—without interrupting your life in France.

Awarded British Degree, Recognised Internationally

Signal credibility from day one. Earning a British qualification is a powerful way to show employers that you’ve met high academic standards and mastered a curriculum aligned with global business practice. This diploma carries international recognition that opens doors and strengthens your professional brand across markets.

Whether you’re seeking advancement within a French company or aiming for cross-border opportunities, a British-awarded diploma adds instant clarity to your profile. It’s a credential that recruiters worldwide understand and respect—backed by the distinctive academic tradition of the UK.

Graduate 100% Online in as Little as 9 Months

Move at pace without sacrificing quality. This programme is structured to help motivated learners complete their studies in as little as nine months, fully online. Fast, focused, and flexible, it’s crafted for professionals who want meaningful progression in a reasonable timeframe.

Your time is valuable. By streamlining your path to graduation—while maintaining academic depth—you’ll quickly convert your commitment into a recognised qualification that enhances both confidence and career trajectory.

No Fixed Class Times—Study on Your Schedule

Life is full—careers, family, travel, and commitments. This diploma respects your reality by not requiring online presence at specific times or dates. Learn asynchronously, plan your week, and engage when you’re most alert and productive.

This freedom to study at your own pace fosters deeper learning and better outcomes. You’ll stay in control: participate in discussions, complete assessments, and advance through modules on a timetable that suits your French workweek and personal rhythm.

Study Anywhere—Even Offline with Our Mobile App

Whether you’re on the TGV, between meetings in La Défense, or travelling abroad, your learning travels with you. Our mobile app lets you download study materials and watch lectures offline, so you can make progress anytime, anywhere.

Turn commutes and small pockets of time into meaningful study sessions. With on-the-go access and a design built around modern life, this diploma fits seamlessly into how you already live and work in France.

Open-Book Assessments that Reflect Real Work

Business is not about memorising answers—it’s about asking better questions and finding informed solutions. That’s why this programme uses open-book assessments rather than traditional question-and-answer exams. You’ll practice researching, synthesising, and applying concepts to realistic scenarios.

This assessment approach mirrors the way decisions are made in organisations: by drawing on frameworks, evidence, and judgement. It develops the analytical mindset employers prize and prepares you to deliver value from day one.

World-Class Faculty with Global Pedigrees

Learn from seasoned academics and practitioners who bring both scholarly rigour and real-world insight. Our tutors and faculty include graduates of world-renowned institutions such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis.

Benefit from guidance that is both aspirational and pragmatic. Your mentors understand international business dynamics and are committed to helping you translate theory into impactful action in your career.

A Truly Global Community and Network

Join a dynamic cohort of peers from over 130 countries, bringing diverse perspectives and rich professional experience. Through discussions, projects, and alumni connections, you’ll expand your worldview and your network—two of the most valuable assets in modern business.

Our alumni work for international organisations like Crédit Agricole, Renault, Luis Vuiton, AXA, EDF, Sanofi, Accor, United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, Sony.

Manageable Fees with Flexible Monthly Instalments

Plan your investment with clarity and control. Programme fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, helping you balance professional development with other financial priorities.

This flexibility allows you to pace your payments as you pace your learning—making it simpler to start now and gain the benefits of a respected qualification sooner.

Why This Diploma Matters for Careers in France

France’s powerhouse sectors—finance and insurance, energy and infrastructure, technology and data, luxury and retail—thrive on strong business administration. With this diploma, you’ll strengthen critical capabilities in strategy, operations, project management, and decision-making that translate across these industries. The result: greater readiness for roles in management, coordination, business analysis, and operational leadership.

In France’s innovation-driven economy, organisations value professionals who can interpret data, optimise processes, and lead cross-functional initiatives. The programme’s emphasis on analytical thinking and applied problem-solving positions you for impact in growth areas such as digital transformation, customer experience, and performance improvement.

From corporate headquarters in Paris to regional champions and scale-ups across the country, employers seek adaptable, international-minded talent. This diploma equips you with a portable skill set—strategy alignment, stakeholder management, and commercially sound decision-making—that complements France’s strengths in sectors like finance, energy, and premium consumer goods while keeping your career globally mobile.

Ready to take the next step from France? Request our course catalogue and discover how this online Diploma of Business Administration can help you achieve your ambitions.