MBA International Business Online from Beirut, Lebanon

Transform your ambitions into a global career—without leaving Beirut

Redefine what is possible for your career from the heart of Beirut, Lebanon. The MBA International Business, delivered in exclusive partnership between the University of Cumbria and Robert Kennedy College, empowers you to master globally applicable strategy, leadership, and cross-border management—entirely online and on your terms.

This is a modern MBA for modern professionals: rigorous, international in scope, and designed to flex around your life in Beirut. Whether you are advancing within your organisation, reshaping your entrepreneurial venture, or preparing for the next move on the world stage, you will gain the frameworks, confidence, and network to lead with impact—wherever opportunity calls.

Earn a British degree recognised around the world

Signal excellence with a British postgraduate degree that is internationally respected for academic quality and practical relevance. Graduating from this exclusive partnership gives you credentials that speak clearly to employers, boards, and clients across borders, industries, and cultures.

From Beirut to global markets, your qualification travels with you. It validates your mastery of strategy, finance, operations, and leadership, while demonstrating the resilience and discipline that come with completing a world-class programme online.

Complete the programme 100% online in as little as 1 year

Move at the speed of your ambition. The programme is structured so that committed professionals can complete it in as little as 12 months, without pausing their careers or relocating. Your time investment translates directly into momentum—new ideas, new capabilities, and new results at work.

This accelerated pathway ensures you rapidly convert learning into leadership. Each module builds on the last, allowing you to implement immediately while steadily advancing toward graduation.

No required online presence at specific times

Your life is dynamic—your learning should be too. There are no mandatory live sessions or fixed log-in times. Engage with materials and discussions when it suits you, whether that’s early morning in Beirut, late evening after work, or during a quiet weekend.

This true flexibility means you can balance the demands of your role, family, and personal commitments while still contributing meaningfully to your global cohort and staying on track to graduate.

Study anywhere—on the move, at home, or while travelling

Take your classroom with you. Our mobile app lets you download study materials and lectures to learn offline, so connectivity never stands between you and progress. Review readings on your commute, watch lectures during travel, and submit assignments when you’re back online.

For busy professionals who split time between meetings, cities, or even countries, this capability ensures continuity. You stay connected to your learning journey, even when you’re offline.

Open-book assessments that mirror real-world problem solving

Instead of classical question/answer exams, the programme uses open-book assessments. You apply theory to practical scenarios, leveraging readings, notes, and research—just as you would in real leadership roles where judgment and synthesis matter most.

This assessment approach rewards critical thinking, structured analysis, and the ability to marshal evidence to support decisions—skills that translate directly to boardrooms, client engagements, and entrepreneurial ventures.

Learn from faculty with credentials from world-renowned universities

Be guided by tutors and faculty who bring academic depth and industry insight, including graduates of globally respected institutions such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. Their expertise helps connect advanced concepts with real-world application.

Through feedback, case discussions, and targeted guidance, you gain access to seasoned perspectives on strategy, innovation, governance, and leadership—perspectives you can apply immediately in your professional context in Beirut and beyond.

Join a diverse network from 130+ countries

Your cohort is a microcosm of the world: executives, managers, and entrepreneurs from over 130 countries, across sectors and functions. This diversity expands your thinking and multiplies your opportunities for collaboration and career mobility.

Our alumni work for international organisations such as Bosch, Bayer, United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, Sony.

Manageable fees with flexible instalments

Invest confidently. Programme fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, helping you align cash flow with your study plan and professional goals.

This flexibility keeps your focus on learning and impact, not on financial strain—an approach designed for working professionals who are strategically advancing their careers.

Why this MBA matters for professionals in Beirut, Lebanon

Beirut sits at the crossroads of regional trade and entrepreneurship. The MBA International Business equips you to assess cross-border opportunities, navigate supply chains and logistics, and build robust partnerships—capabilities that align with Lebanon’s role as a hub for services, commerce, and import/export. You’ll be prepared to evaluate new markets, negotiate international contracts, and structure operations that can withstand volatility and change.

Beirut’s dynamic tech, creative, and startup scenes benefit from leaders who can scale beyond the local market. With this MBA, you will strengthen your go-to-market strategies, digital business models, and innovation management—key to attracting investment, expanding into the MENA region, and engaging the Lebanese diaspora as customers, collaborators, and investors.

Lebanon is also home to a significant presence of NGOs, international agencies, and development initiatives. The programme’s focus on governance, sustainability, and stakeholder management prepares you to lead complex, multi-party projects; manage donors and compliance; and measure impact—all while aligning operations to international standards that are essential in mission-driven and public–private contexts.

Study globally, live locally, lead confidently

From your first module, you will apply cutting-edge frameworks to real challenges, contribute to a global peer community, and refine your leadership voice. Your learning will travel with you—to meetings, clients, and new opportunities—while you build a credential that opens doors worldwide.

If you are ready to elevate your career without pausing your life in Beirut, this is your moment to take a strategic leap.

Take the next step

Discover the full curriculum, module details, and application information. Request our course catalogue and begin your journey toward a truly international career.