MBA Energy and Sustainability — Pretoria, South Africa

Shape the future of energy and the planet without leaving Pretoria. The MBA Energy and Sustainability brings together robust management learning with cutting-edge sustainability thinking in an exclusive partnership between the University of Cumbria and Robert Kennedy College. Study where you live, keep your career moving, and graduate with an internationally respected British degree that empowers you to lead meaningful change.

Designed for ambitious professionals who want to blend impact with advancement, this MBA helps you master the language of business while deepening your expertise in renewable energy, decarbonisation, circular economy, and responsible leadership. Its globally relevant curriculum translates seamlessly to opportunities near and far—so you can apply what you learn right away, in your current role, and across borders throughout your career.

Earn a British degree recognised internationally

A British master’s degree carries weight. It signals quality, rigour, and a tradition of academic excellence that employers and institutions around the world respect. This programme awards a British degree from the University of Cumbria, delivered online with Robert Kennedy College—giving you the credibility to compete in global markets.

Whether you aim to advance within your current organisation, pivot into energy and sustainability leadership, or explore opportunities in different countries, your qualification is designed to travel with you. It’s a statement that you meet high international standards and are equipped to operate confidently across borders and sectors.

Graduate in as little as 1 year — 100% online

Your time is valuable, and momentum matters. The programme’s structure allows focused learners to complete the MBA fully online in as little as 12 months, without compromising depth or academic quality. Accelerated progress means you can begin applying strategic insights sooner—often while you’re still studying.

Because the programme is 100% online, you avoid the cost, disruption, and risk of relocation. Every module is designed for digital learning from day one, with resources, discussions, and assessments optimised for online engagement and real-world relevance.

Study on your schedule — no fixed login times

Life doesn’t pause for education. With no mandatory live sessions, you’re free to learn when it suits you best—early mornings in Pretoria, evenings after work, or in focused bursts over the weekend. Your study plan bends around your commitments, not the other way around.

Discussion boards, recorded lectures, and flexible deadlines create a rhythm that respects your work, family, and travel schedules. You can be fully present in your life and still make steady, meaningful progress toward your MBA.

Learn anywhere, even offline, with our mobile app

Whether you’re between meetings in Hatfield, on the Gautrain, or travelling internationally, the programme keeps up with you. Our mobile app lets you download study materials and watch lectures offline, so you’re never dependent on a perfect connection or fixed study space.

Read, annotate, and review on the move; catch up on lectures from your phone or tablet; sync progress seamlessly when you’re back online. This is true mobility—learning that adapts to your day instead of dictating it.

Open-book assessments that mirror real practice

Real leaders don’t solve complex challenges from memory—they use frameworks, data, and judgment. Instead of traditional question/answer exams, this MBA emphasises open-book assessments that reward understanding, synthesis, and application.

You’ll practice how professionals actually work: locating the right information, evaluating its relevance, and applying it to nuanced, real-world scenarios. The result is a more authentic, career-ready way to demonstrate your mastery.

Learn from world-class faculty

Guidance matters. Your tutors include graduates from globally renowned institutions such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. They bring both academic depth and practical insight—bridging scholarship with the realities of contemporary leadership.

Expect constructive challenge, thoughtful feedback, and access to a wealth of international perspectives. You’ll learn from educators who have walked the path, published, consulted, and led—so you can accelerate your own journey with confidence.

Join a truly global network

Study alongside peers from over 130 countries. That diversity isn’t just inspiring—it’s a strategic advantage. You will exchange ideas across continents, sectors, and cultures, developing a global mindset that strengthens your decision-making and resilience.

Our graduates work for international organisations such as Chevron, Aramco, Mitsubishi Power, University of California Riverside, Lukoil, EDF, Kuwait Oil Company, Rosneft, Sinopec, Petrochina, United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, and Sony. The network you join can open doors and broaden your perspective for years to come.

Flexible payments that match your cash flow

Plan your investment with clarity and control. Programme fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, helping you manage cash flow while you study and reducing the need to pause other priorities.

This flexibility supports professionals who are balancing family, business, and personal goals. Spread payments over time, stay focused on your learning, and keep your career moving forward.

What this MBA can mean for your career in Pretoria

Pretoria sits at the heart of national decision-making and major infrastructure planning, with close proximity to one of Africa’s most dynamic economic hubs. The MBA’s internationally applicable frameworks in strategy, energy economics, sustainability reporting, and responsible leadership can help you contribute credibly to initiatives in power reliability, renewable integration, and corporate decarbonisation—skills valued by private enterprises, consultancies, and public entities.

The city’s strong public administration and policy environment, together with NGOs and international organisations present in the wider region, creates opportunity for leaders who understand both business imperatives and sustainability mandates. With this MBA, you can bring board-level perspectives to climate risk, ESG, and long-term value creation—positioning yourself for roles that bridge technical insight with strategic governance.

Adjacent industries—from advanced manufacturing and logistics to financial and professional services—are also accelerating their sustainability agendas. The programme equips you to drive energy efficiency initiatives, evaluate cleaner technologies and their financing, build resilient supply chains, and communicate impact to stakeholders. Whether you aim to lead transformation within your current organisation or explore new pathways across the Gauteng region, you’ll have the tools to move confidently.

Ready to take the next step? Request our course catalogue and discover how the MBA Energy and Sustainability can shape your future—right from Pretoria.