Diploma of Business Administration — Study Online from Rome, Italy

Transform your ambitions into action without leaving the Eternal City. Delivered in exclusive partnership between the University of Cumbria and Robert Kennedy College, this online Diploma of Business Administration gives you the structure, support, and confidence to advance your management capabilities from wherever you are. Built on rigorous academic foundations, its theory is designed to travel with you across borders and industries.

Whether you’re building a new career trajectory or elevating your current role, you can progress on your terms—balancing professional responsibilities, family life, and personal commitments—while gaining a respected British qualification that opens doors worldwide.

Earn a British Degree Recognised Internationally

Set your credentials apart with a British award that is known for quality and academic integrity. A British degree carries global recognition, signalling to employers that you have mastered a coherent body of knowledge and developed the analytical and managerial skills needed to lead with credibility.

This recognition is more than a line on a CV—it’s a professional passport. Whether you plan to stay in Rome, explore opportunities across Europe, or move further afield, your qualification travels with you, helping you stand out in competitive recruitment processes and internal promotion rounds.

Graduate Sooner: 100% Online, In as Little as 9 Months

Your time is precious. This programme is carefully designed to help motivated professionals complete their studies efficiently—100% online—in as little as nine months. The curriculum is structured for focus and momentum, so you can move forward at a pace that matches your goals.

Fast-track your growth without compromising rigor. You will engage in concentrated learning experiences that build from core business fundamentals to applied decision-making, so you can put new ideas to work immediately.

No Fixed Lecture Times

Life doesn’t pause for education. With no required online presence at specific times and dates, you decide when to study—early morning, late night, or during a quiet break in your day. Your learning schedule adapts to you, not the other way around.

This flexibility empowers you to stay on top of work deadlines, family priorities, and travel plans while still making steady academic progress. It’s a model built for real lives and real commitments.

Study Anywhere—Even Offline—With Our Mobile App

Wherever your week takes you, your studies come along. Our mobile app lets you download study materials and watch lectures offline, so you can turn commutes, travel days, and small windows of downtime into meaningful progress.

Seamless cross-device access means you can read, annotate, and participate from your phone, tablet, or laptop. Your learning doesn’t depend on a desk—it depends on your determination.

Open Books Assessments That Reflect Real-World Problem Solving

In your work, success isn’t measured by memorising facts; it’s measured by the quality of your analysis and decisions. That’s why this programme uses open books assessments instead of classical question/answer exams, allowing you to access resources as you would in professional practice.

This approach rewards critical thinking, synthesis, and ethical judgment—precisely the capabilities that modern organisations value in managers and leaders.

Learn From Faculty Educated at World-Renowned Universities

Study with committed tutors and faculty who bring both academic excellence and practical insight. Many have graduated from prestigious institutions such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis.

They understand the demands of today’s organisations and the realities of leading teams through change. Expect mentorship that challenges your thinking, encourages reflection, and equips you to act with clarity.

Join a Global Classroom of 130+ Nationalities

Diversity is not a buzzword here—it’s the lived reality of your cohort. You will learn alongside peers from over 130 countries, gaining perspectives that mirror the interconnected business landscape in which you work.

Our alumni community includes professionals who have gone on to contribute to organisations such as UniCredit, Intesa Sanpaolo, United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, Sony.

Spread the Cost With Flexible, Interest-Free Instalments

Investing in your future should be manageable. Our fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, supporting your cash flow as you advance your education.

This flexibility means you can plan ahead confidently, aligning your study investment with your monthly budget while keeping your long-term goals firmly in view.

What This Programme Can Mean for Your Career in Rome, Italy

Rome is a hub for international organisations, NGOs, and diplomatic missions, making it a city where cross-cultural communication, governance literacy, and evidence-based management are essential. With this Diploma of Business Administration, you can strengthen your profile for roles in operations, project coordination, procurement, and programme support within international and intergovernmental environments—bringing structure, accountability, and strategic insight to complex, mission-driven work.

The city’s vibrant industries—from tourism and hospitality to culture, media, and luxury retail—benefit from managers who can blend service excellence with data-informed decision-making. The programme’s focus on leadership, marketing fundamentals, and financial stewardship can help you optimise operations, enhance customer journeys, and lead teams to deliver consistent value in experience-driven sectors.

Rome’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and growing digital economy also reward professionals who can bridge business sense with innovation. The tools you gain—strategic analysis, change management, and stakeholder engagement—can help you contribute to startups and SMEs, improve processes in established companies, or even launch your own venture with a strong managerial foundation.

Your Next Step

Your goals deserve a learning experience built for momentum, flexibility, and global relevance. Keep your life in Rome, maintain your responsibilities, and still earn a respected British qualification that elevates your career wherever you choose to go next.

Ready to take the next step? Request our course catalogue and discover how this Diploma of Business Administration can help you lead with confidence and impact.