MBA International Relations and Diplomacy — Study from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Imagine earning a world-class postgraduate credential without leaving the Red Sea’s vibrant gateway city. The MBA International Relations and Diplomacy, delivered online in exclusive partnership between the University of Cumbria and Robert Kennedy College, empowers you to elevate your influence, impact, and international outlook while you continue your life and work in Jeddah.
From your home office in Al-Zahra to a quiet moment along the Corniche, your classroom travels with you. This digitally native programme blends rigorous theory with practical application you can deploy in global contexts—whether you work with government, NGOs, multinationals, or across dynamic regional markets. Your next career chapter can begin exactly where you are today.
A British Degree Recognised Worldwide
Set your sights on a credential that opens doors across borders. Awarded by a British university, this MBA benefits from the UK’s longstanding academic reputation for quality and relevance. Employers, government agencies, NGOs, and international organisations understand and respect the standards associated with a British postgraduate degree.
For professionals in globally connected roles—policy, trade, development, diplomacy, or corporate affairs—this recognition matters. It helps your CV stand out when competing for international assignments, cross-border leadership roles, and opportunities that demand both strategic insight and intercultural fluency.
Graduate in as Little as 1 Year — 100% Online
Accelerate your progress with a pathway designed for working professionals. The programme can be completed 100% online in as little as one year, allowing you to gain advanced competencies and a powerful credential on a timeline that aligns with your goals and momentum.
Because everything is online, there’s no need to pause your career, relocate, or disrupt family life. You can maintain your professional trajectory in Jeddah while you study—translating fresh insights from your modules into immediate value in your day-to-day work.
No Fixed Class Times — Set Your Own Schedule
Life is full—projects, clients, travel, commitments. This MBA respects your reality. There is no requirement to be online at specific times or dates. You decide when to read, watch lectures, and contribute to discussions, so you can study early mornings, late nights, or on weekends.
This flexibility empowers you to create a rhythm that works for you and your stakeholders. It enables meaningful learning without compromising performance at work or at home, and it supports consistent progress even during your busiest seasons.
Study Anywhere — Mobile App and Offline Learning
Whether you’re between meetings in Al-Balad, waiting at the terminal near Jeddah Islamic Port, or traveling regionally, the programme goes with you. Our mobile app allows you to download study materials and watch lectures offline, so connectivity never limits your learning.
Your device becomes your campus. Review readings on a flight, post reflections during a commute, or replay faculty insights when you have a spare moment. Continuous access means continuous momentum—no matter where work takes you.
Open-Book Assessments for Real-World Mastery
Instead of traditional question-and-answer exams, the programme uses open-book assessments that mirror how strategic decisions are made in real life. You’re encouraged to consult sources, synthesise perspectives, and demonstrate judgment—just as you would preparing a policy brief, negotiating an agreement, or advising leadership.
This approach rewards critical thinking, research depth, and clarity of communication. It helps you build a portfolio of applied work that showcases your ability to deliver structured, evidence-based recommendations on complex, cross-border challenges.
Learn from Faculty with Elite University Backgrounds
Guided by a faculty whose academic pedigrees include world-renowned institutions, you’ll be challenged and inspired by tutors who bring both scholarly credibility and real-world perspective. Our teaching team includes graduates from leading universities such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis.
Their mentorship blends theory and practice, helping you connect diplomatic frameworks to boardroom realities, and international relations models to the practical demands of public policy, development, trade, and corporate strategy.
Join a Global Community in 130+ Countries
Step into a vibrant, diverse classroom without borders. Your peers span more than 130 countries, bringing perspectives from government, NGOs, international business, consulting, and social enterprise. Debates are richer, case studies more grounded, and networks more powerful when they include voices from across regions and sectors.
Our alumni work for prominent international organisations and global companies, including United Nations, ICRC, The World Bank, WFP, FAO, World Vision, JCI, Aramco, Google, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, Sony.
Manageable fees — Up to 18 Monthly Interest‑Free Instalments
Investing in your future should be accessible and predictable. To support careful financial planning, our fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest‑free instalments. This structure helps you balance professional growth with financial responsibility.
Spread the cost over time as you advance your learning and your impact. With each module, you are building capabilities that can influence your current role while positioning you for the next one.
Why This MBA Matters in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Jeddah’s strategic location on the Red Sea and its role as a gateway to the Kingdom make it a hub for trade, logistics, and investment. The programme’s focus on international relations, negotiation, and global strategy equips you to engage confidently with shipping lines, port authorities, free zones, and multinational partners who shape the region’s commerce. You will be able to analyse geopolitical risk, interpret trade dynamics, and communicate across cultures—capabilities valued across Jeddah’s interconnected maritime and logistics ecosystem.
The city’s expanding tourism and hospitality landscape—amplified by events, conferences, and regional travel—also benefits from graduates skilled in public diplomacy, stakeholder engagement, and cross-border partnership building. Whether you’re involved in destination development, large-scale event management, or public-private collaboration, this MBA strengthens your ability to craft compelling narratives, steward international relationships, and align diverse interests toward shared outcomes.
For professionals connected to energy, infrastructure, and the growing innovation economy, the programme sharpens the strategic toolkit needed to operate across markets. From navigating multinational joint ventures to advancing ESG agendas and investment dialogues, you’ll learn how policy, regulation, and international institutions shape opportunities in sectors central to Jeddah’s growth. The result: confident leadership at the intersection of business, government, and society—right where Jeddah’s future is being built.
Ready to Begin?
Your next chapter can start today—right here in Jeddah. Build global perspective, expand your network, and earn a respected British MBA without pausing your career or your life. Request our course catalogue and discover how this online programme can help you lead with clarity, credibility, and international reach.