MSc Computer Science and International Business — Study from Nairobi, Kenya

From the energy of Nairobi’s innovation hubs to the tranquility of a favorite café, you can elevate your career with the online MSc Computer Science and International Business, delivered in exclusive partnership between the University of Cumbria and Robert Kennedy College. Build a future-ready blend of technical expertise and strategic business acumen while continuing to live and work in Kenya.

This globally oriented master’s empowers you to think like a technologist and act like a strategist. As you learn alongside professionals from around the world, you’ll develop the ability to design scalable digital solutions and drive business growth across borders—skills that translate seamlessly to international markets and dynamic sectors in Nairobi and beyond.

Earn a British Degree Recognised Worldwide

Awarded by a British university, your qualification carries international credibility. This recognition can help you navigate global roles, multinational stakeholders, and cross-border opportunities with confidence, whether you aim to scale a startup, step into leadership, or pivot into high-impact roles.

Hiring managers and partners value the rigorous standards associated with British postgraduate education. Your degree signals advanced analytical capability, professional maturity, and the ability to deliver results in complex, tech-enabled business environments.

Graduate Faster — As Little As 1 Year, 100% Online

Accelerate your trajectory with a pathway that can be completed in as little as one year. Gain momentum quickly, translate new skills immediately into your work, and position yourself for timely promotions or entrepreneurial milestones.

The fully online format removes commuting and relocation, so your focus remains on learning and applying. It’s an efficient, career-friendly way to acquire an advanced qualification without stepping away from your life in Nairobi.

No Fixed Lecture Times

Progress at your own pace with asynchronous learning—no mandatory logins at specific times or dates. Fit your study sessions around your professional schedule, family commitments, and life in a bustling, fast-moving city.

This flexibility empowers you to learn when you’re most focused and productive. Whether you’re an early-morning thinker or a late-night problem solver, you control the rhythm of your learning journey.

Learn Anywhere — Even Offline

Study seamlessly from anywhere in the world. Whether you’re between client meetings in Westlands, traveling for work, or catching up on weekends, you can stay on track wherever life takes you.

Our mobile app allows you to download course materials and watch lectures offline, so spotty connectivity won’t slow you down. Review readings on the go, revisit key concepts on flights or road trips, and keep your momentum strong.

Open-Book Assessments That Mirror Real Work

Instead of rote memorisation or closed-book question-and-answer exams, you’ll engage in open-book assessments that reflect the way professionals actually solve problems. You’ll synthesise research, apply frameworks, and build insights to craft well-reasoned solutions.

This approach rewards critical thinking, structured analysis, and clear communication—capabilities you’ll need to lead data-driven initiatives, optimise processes, and deliver measurable outcomes.

Learn From Faculty Trained at World-Renowned Universities

Be guided by tutors and academics who earned degrees from institutions such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. Their global perspectives and research-informed teaching enrich every discussion and assignment.

With mentors who bridge academia and industry, you gain insights that are both rigorous and practical—helping you connect advanced computer science topics to international business realities.

Join a Global Community of Professionals

Learn alongside peers from over 130 countries and connect with a global alumni network working at organisations such as Google, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, Sony, IBM, Verizon, Dell, the United Nations, ICRC, and The World Bank.

This diversity of perspectives exposes you to new ways of thinking and problem-solving. You’ll discover how professionals in different regions tackle similar challenges—an invaluable lens for leading across cultures and markets.

Manageable Payments That Fit Your Budget

Invest confidently with fees that can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, helping you balance education with your financial commitments.

The structured, transparent plan makes it easier to plan ahead and prioritise what matters most: building the skills, network, and credibility to advance your career.

Your Nairobi Advantage

Nairobi’s role as the Silicon Savannah makes it a powerful launchpad for graduates who combine computer science and international business. From fintech and mobile money to cloud services and data platforms, the city’s digital economy rewards leaders who can bridge technical depth with commercial strategy. Your master’s can support impact in roles spanning product leadership, data and AI strategy, digital transformation, and platform scaling across East Africa’s fast-growing markets.

As banks, telcos, logistics firms, and e-commerce players expand regionally, they need professionals who can architect resilient systems, manage cybersecurity, optimise data flows, and design customer-centric digital experiences. With your mix of computing and international business knowledge, you can contribute to cross-border integrations, payment innovations, supply-chain visibility, and analytics-driven growth.

Nairobi is also a hub for international organisations and impact-driven enterprises. Your ability to evaluate tech investments, govern data responsibly, and align digital initiatives with organisational strategy can position you for opportunities in development finance, public sector modernisation, sustainability programs, and partnerships that scale proven solutions across the continent.

Ready to Move Forward?

Your next chapter doesn’t require relocation or a career pause. Study from Nairobi, learn with a global cohort, and graduate with a British degree that signals readiness for international impact. Request our course catalogue to explore modules, teaching approach, and the application process—and take the first step toward the future you want.