MBA Energy and Sustainability — Study Online from Lausanne, Switzerland

From the heart of Lausanne, Switzerland, elevate your impact with the MBA Energy and Sustainability — an ambitious, career-focused programme delivered in exclusive partnership between the University of Cumbria and Robert Kennedy College. Built for busy professionals, it blends rigorous management foundations with forward-looking energy and sustainability insights you can apply confidently across industries and borders.

Study without uprooting your life. Lead with purpose in energy transition, sustainability strategy, and responsible leadership while continuing your career and commitments in Lausanne. Your classroom is as mobile as you are, and your network spans the globe.

Earn a British Degree Recognised Internationally

Upon successful completion, you are awarded a British degree by the University of Cumbria — a credential recognised and respected by employers and institutions around the world. It signals that you have mastered advanced management capabilities with a strong grasp of energy and sustainability dynamics.

Wherever your career takes you, a British degree offers the portability and credibility to open doors in multinational companies, consultancies, public agencies, and NGOs. It can strengthen your profile for leadership roles that demand both strategic vision and real-world decision-making.

Graduate in as Little as 1 Year — 100% Online

Move at the speed of your ambition. This MBA can be completed 100% online in as little as one year, helping you turn insight into impact without a lengthy pause in your professional or personal life.

The streamlined structure is designed for experienced professionals who value efficiency. Advance your capabilities quickly and meaningfully, applying what you learn to real challenges in parallel with your studies.

No Fixed Class Times

There are no mandatory online sessions at specific times or dates. Asynchronous learning lets you engage with lectures, readings, and assignments on a schedule that fits your work, family, and lifestyle.

This flexibility empowers you to study when you are most focused — early mornings by Lake Geneva, evenings after work, or weekends — without sacrificing your momentum or your goals.

Learn Anywhere — Even Offline with Our Mobile App

Whether you are at home in Lausanne, commuting, traveling across Switzerland, or on a business trip abroad, you can continue learning seamlessly. Our mobile app enables you to download study materials and watch lectures offline, so your progress never stalls.

Study from anywhere in the world — on the move, on the train, or between meetings — with a learning experience that adapts to you. Your MBA goes wherever you go.

Open-Book Assessments that Reflect Real Work

Instead of classical question/answer exams, you will be challenged through open-book assessments that mirror professional realities. You will synthesise information, evaluate options, and justify decisions using sources — just as leaders do on the job.

This approach promotes critical thinking, structured analysis, and evidence-based reasoning. It rewards understanding over memorisation and helps you build a portfolio of work that demonstrates your capability to solve complex, multidimensional problems.

Learn from World-Class Faculty

Benefit from tutors and faculty who graduated from world-renowned universities such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. Their academic pedigree and professional experience combine to deliver a rigorous, current, and engaging learning experience.

Expect mentorship that challenges and supports you. Faculty bring real-world cases, global perspectives, and industry relevance to every module, so you can turn insight into action with confidence.

A Truly Global Classroom and Alumni Network

Join a diverse cohort from over 130 countries. The conversations you have, the projects you complete, and the peers you collaborate with will broaden your worldview and connect you to a powerful international community.

Our alumni work for organisations including Aramco, Chevron, Mitsubishi Power, University of California Riverside, Lukoil, EDF, Kuwait Oil Company, Rosneft, Sinopec, Petrochina, Universite de Lausanne, Novartis, Institut Florimont, institut monte rosa, International School of Central Switzerland, Roche, Zurich, Chubb, UBS, Nestle, United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, Sony.

Flexible Fees with Up to 18 Monthly Interest-Free Instalments

Invest in your future with clarity and control. Our fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, helping you manage cash flow while you advance your career.

This flexible approach puts a high-quality MBA within reach, allowing you to focus on learning and impact rather than short-term financial pressure.

Why Lausanne, Switzerland Is a Powerful Launchpad for Your Career

Lausanne sits at the crossroads of innovation, industry, and international collaboration. The Lake Geneva region hosts global headquarters and major operations across consumer goods, technology, finance, and health — with growing focus on energy transition and sustainability. Nearby players in energy and infrastructure, such as Romande Energie and Alpiq, together with multinational corporations along the lakeside corridor, offer rich opportunities to apply strategic sustainability and leadership skills.

An innovation ecosystem anchored by EPFL and a vibrant startup scene makes Lausanne an ideal environment for professionals who want to bridge business, engineering, and impact. From cleantech and renewable integration to sustainable mobility and digital solutions, there is strong demand for leaders who can translate technical progress into viable, scalable strategies.

Lausanne’s international outlook — with nearby Geneva’s community of NGOs and intergovernmental bodies — provides exposure to global policy, standards, and multi-stakeholder initiatives. Whether your goal is corporate sustainability, responsible investment, energy project development, or public–private collaboration, the region’s density of expertise and opportunity can help you turn your MBA into meaningful advancement.

Take the Next Step

Your life is in Lausanne. Your impact can be worldwide. If you are ready to accelerate your growth and lead with purpose, this online MBA provides the flexibility, recognition, and global community to help you get there.

Request our course catalogue to explore modules, schedules, and next start dates — and begin shaping the future you want to lead.