MBA International Business — Study Online from Los Angeles, United States

From the creative energy of Hollywood to the cutting-edge labs of Silicon Beach and the global gateways of the LA/Long Beach ports, Los Angeles is where ideas meet the world. Your next chapter in leadership can begin right where you are. The MBA International Business delivered online in exclusive partnership between the University of Cumbria and Robert Kennedy College empowers you to earn a British master’s degree with global relevance—without pressing pause on your life in Los Angeles, United States.

Designed for ambitious professionals who want to grow beyond borders, this programme blends rigorous academic insight with practical application. You’ll collaborate with a worldwide cohort, sharpen your strategic mindset, and graduate ready to navigate complex markets, lead diverse teams, and create value across continents—all while studying flexibly from your current location.

Earn a British Degree Recognised Worldwide

Your MBA is awarded by the University of Cumbria, a UK institution with a global outlook, delivered in exclusive partnership with Robert Kennedy College. A British degree signals academic quality and international credibility to employers and institutions around the world.

Whether you’re seeking a promotion in a multinational, a pivot into consulting, or the launch of a cross-border venture, the international recognition of a British award can help your achievements be understood and respected across markets and industries.

Graduate in as Little as 1 Year, 100% Online

Fast-track your development without compromising on depth. The programme is structured so that motivated professionals can complete it 100% online in as little as one year, accelerating your return on time and effort.

This condensed, focused pathway keeps momentum high and outcomes clear, helping you apply new frameworks and tools immediately in your role while you build toward graduation.

No Mandatory Live Attendance—Study on Your Schedule

Your life doesn’t run on a lecture timetable—and your MBA doesn’t have to either. With no required online presence at specific times and dates, you can engage with materials and discussions when it suits you, wherever you are.

Early call with Europe? Evening pitch on the Westside? Weekend with family? Keep your calendar intact while you progress through a rigorous curriculum designed around asynchronous learning, reflective practice, and purposeful interaction.

Truly Mobile Learning—Download, Travel, Succeed

Study from anywhere in the world—from a quiet corner in a Downtown co-working space to 30,000 feet above the Pacific. Our mobile app lets you download study materials and watch lectures offline, so commuting, traveling, or time away from reliable internet doesn’t slow you down.

Seamless device syncing keeps your notes, highlights, and progress consistent across phone, tablet, and laptop, ensuring that your learning moves with you, not the other way around.

Open-Book Assessments that Mirror Real Executive Work

In real leadership, success isn’t about recalling isolated facts—it’s about using the right information to make sound decisions. That’s why this programme uses open-book assessments in place of classical question/answer exams.

You’ll be challenged to apply concepts, frameworks, and evidence to nuanced scenarios, building the analytical habits and strategic judgment that translate directly to boardrooms, client meetings, and high-stakes negotiations.

Learn from Faculty Trained at Global Powerhouses

Guided by tutors and faculty who graduated from world-renowned universities—including Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis—you’ll benefit from academic rigor, industry insight, and mentorship shaped by elite training and international careers.

Expect lively discourse, high standards, and constructive feedback that helps you sharpen your thinking, express complex ideas with clarity, and make data-driven decisions that move organizations forward.

Join a Diverse, Global Community of Leaders

Diversity is a strategic advantage. With students from over 130 countries, you’ll gain perspectives that challenge assumptions and enrich your understanding of markets and management.

Our alumni work for international organisations such as Bosch, Bayer, GoldmanSachs, Citigroup, Chevron, Verizon, JW Marriott, The ritz, Hilton, University of California Riverside, AbbVie, Abbot Laboratories, United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, Sony.

Invest Wisely with Flexible Payments

Advance your career on a plan that respects your cash flow. Programme fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, helping you spread the investment over time while you continue to work.

This manageable approach to funding your studies supports long-term planning and minimizes disruption as you balance professional, personal, and educational goals.

Why This MBA Matters in Los Angeles

As a hub for international trade, logistics, and supply chains, Greater Los Angeles connects North America with the Pacific Rim. The strategic, financial, and cross-cultural competencies you cultivate in this MBA can help you navigate global vendor networks, negotiate complex contracts, and optimize end-to-end operations—skills prized by companies linked to the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach and the region’s vast import/export ecosystem.

LA’s technology, entertainment, and media sectors thrive on global audiences and partnerships—from streaming and gaming to digital platforms and creative IP. With a strong grounding in international strategy, market entry, and digital business models, you’ll be prepared to lead product expansions, build alliances across continents, and scale content or technology offerings into new geographies.

Aerospace and defense, clean energy, healthcare and biotech, hospitality and tourism—Los Angeles hosts dynamic industries with worldwide reach. This programme equips you to analyze risks, design resilient strategies, and lead multicultural teams across time zones, positioning you for roles in business development, operations, consulting, and general management within both established enterprises and high-growth ventures.

Ready to take the next step? Request our course catalogue and discover how this MBA can fit your goals, schedule, and life in Los Angeles, United States.