Executive MBA — Study Online from Brussels, Belgium

Lead from where you live. Through an exclusive partnership between the University of Cumbria and Robert Kennedy College, the Executive MBA empowers ambitious professionals in Brussels to elevate their impact without pausing their careers or relocating. Designed for global thinkers and doers, it blends rigorous management theory with real-world applicability so you can make a difference across borders and industries.

Whether you manage regional teams, advise senior stakeholders, or aspire to executive responsibility, this online journey gives you the tools, confidence, and international credibility to pioneer change. Your classroom is wherever you are—your workplace, your home in Brussels, or the road between meetings—so you can transform what you learn into results right away.

Earn a British Degree Recognised Internationally

Upon successful completion, you receive a British degree awarded by the University of Cumbria through its exclusive collaboration with Robert Kennedy College. This credential signals to employers and partners worldwide that you have met rigorous academic standards and mastered advanced leadership and management competencies.

From multinational headquarters to consulting firms and international organisations, a British degree travels well. It validates your capabilities across borders and markets, opening doors to opportunities that value globally relevant management education and a track record of disciplined, executive-level study.

Finish 100% Online in as Little as 1 Year

Time matters when you are advancing a career. The programme is purpose-built for momentum: focused, flexible, and fully online, with an accelerated pathway that can be completed in as little as 12 months. Your progress is powered by determination, not geography.

Completing quickly means compounding value sooner—translating insights from modules into strategic actions on the job. Instead of waiting to apply what you learn, you’ll move from theory to execution on timelines that match your ambition.

No Fixed Class Times

Your schedule is unique—your learning should be too. This Executive MBA does not require online presence at specific times and dates. Engage with materials, discussions, and assessments when it best fits your calendar, not the other way around.

Morning strategist or night-time scholar, the flexibility supports your peak productivity and real-life demands. It’s a model built for executives and professionals who thrive with autonomy and accountability.

Learn Anywhere—Even Offline on the Move

Work and life don’t always happen at a desk. You can study from anywhere in the world, even while on the move or travelling, through our mobile app which allows you to download the study material and watch the lectures offline. Your learning keeps pace with your lifestyle.

From your home office in Brussels to a train across Europe or a flight to a client meeting, the app turns transitions into opportunities. Offline access ensures that connectivity never limits your progress.

Open-Book Assessments that Reflect Real Work

Instead of classical question/answer exams, the programme uses open books assessments (open-book assessments) that mirror the analytical and decision-making challenges of modern leadership. You will investigate cases, synthesise evidence, and present well-supported conclusions—just like you do at work.

This approach rewards critical thinking, research proficiency, and strategic communication. It promotes meaningful learning—less memorisation, more mastery—equipping you to handle complexity with clarity and confidence.

Learn from World-Class Faculty

Your tutors and faculty bring a wealth of insight and international perspective to every interaction, with degrees and experience from world-renowned institutions such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis.

Beyond credentials, they are mentors committed to your success—challenging your thinking, enriching your practice, and helping you translate academic excellence into executive advantage.

Join a Truly Global Classroom

Collaborate with professionals from over 130 countries and build a powerful international network. In discussions and projects, you’ll encounter diverse sectors, leadership styles, and market realities—broadening your perspective and sharpening your judgment.

Our alumni community includes professionals 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 with Interest-Free Instalments

Invest confidently in your future. Our fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest free instalments, helping you plan financially while you progress academically.

No large lump sums, no delay to your ambitions—just a clear pathway to the credential you want and the leadership future you are building.

Thrive in Brussels, Belgium’s Dynamic Economy

Brussels is one of the world’s leading hubs for international policy, diplomacy, and public affairs. As a graduate, you can leverage executive-level capabilities in strategy, stakeholder engagement, risk, and governance to contribute meaningfully in roles that intersect with policy and regulation—whether in advisory, corporate affairs, compliance, or leadership positions that require nuanced decision-making across complex stakeholder landscapes.

The city’s economy is also tightly connected to finance, professional services, and technology. Your Executive MBA foundation in finance, operations, and digital strategy can help you navigate leadership roles within banks, fintech scale-ups, consultancies, and corporate headquarters that call Brussels home. With strong transport links and proximity to major European markets, you can apply advanced knowledge in operations, supply chain, and transformation to high-impact initiatives across sectors.

Brussels and the wider Belgian ecosystem are central to sustainability, mobility, and health innovation conversations. Whether engaging with energy transition projects, smart-city initiatives, or the country’s vibrant life sciences and pharmaceutical corridor, you will be equipped to frame strategy with data, lead cross-cultural teams, and deliver accountable results—skills that resonate strongly with organisations driving Europe’s next wave of sustainable growth.

Take the Next Step

Unlock your leadership potential with an Executive MBA delivered online in exclusive partnership between the University of Cumbria and Robert Kennedy College. Learn flexibly, study from Brussels, and lead with confidence across borders and sectors. Request our course catalogue and discover how this programme fits your goals and your life.