MBA Leadership and Sustainability — Study Online from Rome, Italy

Imagine elevating your career and impact without pausing your life in Rome. With the MBA Leadership and Sustainability delivered in exclusive partnership between the University of Cumbria and Robert Kennedy College, you can study from your current location and transform your leadership for a world that demands both performance and purpose.

This is an online learning experience designed for ambitious professionals who want to lead responsibly and innovate decisively. The curriculum’s leadership and sustainability theory applies seamlessly across borders and industries, empowering you to turn real-world challenges into opportunities—wherever your career takes you.

Awarded British Degree, Recognised Internationally

Earning a British degree gives you a powerful signal of academic quality and global credibility. Employers and institutions worldwide recognise UK postgraduate qualifications for their rigour, relevance and international outlook, opening doors across continents and sectors.

In our exclusive partnership between the University of Cumbria and Robert Kennedy College, you benefit from an established academic tradition delivered through a modern, flexible online format—giving you the best of both worlds: a respected credential and a learning experience built for today’s professional.

Graduate Faster: 100% Online, In as Little as 1 Year

Your time is precious. This programme is structured so you can complete your MBA entirely online, in as little as 12 months, depending on your pace and schedule. Accelerate your career trajectory without putting it on hold.

With focused modules and a streamlined study path, you move efficiently from learning to doing—shaping actionable strategies you can apply immediately in your current role while you study.

No Fixed Class Times

There are no live attendance requirements at set times or dates. Instead, you’ll access rich learning materials, recorded lectures, and interactive resources at the times that suit you best—early mornings, evenings, weekends, or between commitments.

This flexibility means your study plan flexes around your life in Rome—work, family, travel—so you can remain fully present where you are, while advancing to where you want to be.

Study Anywhere—Even Offline on the Move

Study from anywhere in the world, whether you’re at home, in a café, or between meetings. Our mobile app allows you to download study materials and watch lectures offline, keeping your progress uninterrupted even when you’re on the move or travelling.

Turn travel time into learning time: review cases on the train, reflect on readings in a quiet piazza, or revise before a meeting—your classroom is truly wherever you are.

Open-Book Assessments that Reflect Real Work

Instead of traditional question-and-answer exams, the programme uses open-book assessments that mirror the way leaders operate in the real world—critically evaluating information, synthesising sources, and building robust, evidence-based arguments.

This approach rewards your ability to apply knowledge, think strategically, and make informed decisions—key skills for modern leadership in fast-changing, complex environments.

Learn from Faculty with World-Class Pedigrees

Guidance matters. Our tutors and faculty include graduates of renowned institutions such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. They bring a wealth of experience, academic excellence, and practitioner insight into every module.

Expect mentorship that stretches your thinking, sharpens your analysis, and equips you with both the strategic frameworks and practical tools to lead transformation with confidence.

Join a Truly Global Community

Study alongside a diverse cohort representing more than 130 countries and learn from peers across sectors and seniority levels. Our alumni work for international organisations like DHL, CK-HUTCHISON, BASF, Nestle, Unilever, Daimler, BMW, Audi, GM, Luis Vuiton, Intesa Sanpaolo, UniCredit, United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, Sony.

Engage in discussions that span markets and mindsets, and build a network that becomes a lifelong asset—whether you’re aiming for leadership roles in multinational companies, scaling an innovative venture, or transitioning to purpose-driven work.

Manageable Payments with Flexible Instalments

Plan your investment with clarity. Our fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, allowing you to spread the cost over time while you progress through your studies.

This manageable approach helps you focus on your learning and goals today, while pacing your financial commitment in a way that suits your circumstances.

Why This MBA Makes Sense for Your Career in Rome

Rome is a global hub for policy, sustainability, and international collaboration, home to major organisations and NGOs focusing on food systems, development, and humanitarian action. With its universal leadership and sustainability foundations, this MBA equips you to contribute meaningfully to initiatives in areas like resilient supply chains, climate-responsive strategy, ethical operations, and sustainable finance—capabilities highly valued by international bodies and mission-driven organisations based in the city.

As a capital with a vibrant tourism, culture, and creative economy, Rome is accelerating its transition to more sustainable models across hospitality, events, heritage management, and urban regeneration. The programme deepens your ability to integrate ESG principles into branding, operations, and customer experience—giving you a competitive edge in crafting strategies that create both cultural and commercial value.

Rome’s ecosystem also includes significant players in energy, infrastructure, mobility, and technology. The MBA’s emphasis on responsible leadership, systems thinking, and innovation prepares you to lead cross-functional initiatives—such as decarbonisation roadmaps, circular economy projects, or data-informed policy—making you a compelling candidate for roles that blend strategic vision with measurable sustainability outcomes.

Ready to take the next step toward a career with purpose and global relevance—without leaving Rome? Request our course catalogue and discover how the MBA Leadership and Sustainability can fit your life and amplify your impact.