MBA Public Administration Online from the United States

MBA Public Administration delivered in exclusive partnership between the University of Cumbria and Robert Kennedy College empowers you to study from the United States while earning a rigorous, globally minded management education. Rooted in advanced theory that applies across borders, this MBA helps you lead with confidence in complex, interconnected public, nonprofit, and mission-driven environments.

Whether you are preparing for senior responsibility in government, the nonprofit sector, or purpose-led business, you will develop the strategic perspective, evidence-based decision-making, and ethical leadership mindset to create measurable public value. Learn on your terms—without relocating—while accessing world-class teaching, international peers, and a British degree designed to travel with your ambition.

Awarded a British Degree Recognised Internationally

Graduate with a British master’s degree valued by employers and institutions around the world. The curriculum is designed to cultivate analytical depth, managerial breadth, and strategic clarity—qualities that translate across sectors and geographies. Wherever your career takes you, your credential signals quality, rigor, and global perspective.

Because the programme is grounded in universal management and public administration principles, you will gain frameworks you can apply globally—from policy analysis and governance to organisational leadership and performance management. Your qualification communicates readiness to operate at a high level, collaborate across cultures, and deliver outcomes that stand up to scrutiny.

Graduate in as Little as 1 Year, 100% Online

Your time is valuable. This programme is structured so that motivated professionals can complete their MBA fully online in as little as one year. Accelerated, focused study blocks keep you engaged and progressing, while thoughtfully sequenced modules help you build momentum without pausing your life or career.

From your first module to your final capstone, the learning experience is intentionally streamlined: clear milestones, practical assignments, and guided faculty support. You move efficiently from insight to impact—translating knowledge into results at work as you study.

No Fixed Class Times—Your Schedule, Your Pace

There are no mandatory live sessions at specific times or dates. As a working professional in the United States, you can study when it suits you—early mornings, late evenings, weekends, or in focused sprints that align with your workload.

This flexibility allows you to maintain momentum at work and at home. Engage deeply with readings and media, post to discussions when you’re ready to contribute, and submit assessments on published timelines that respect your professional commitments.

Study Anywhere—Even Offline with Our Mobile App

Whether you are on a business trip, commuting, or balancing family responsibilities, your classroom travels with you. Our mobile app lets you download study materials and watch lectures offline, so connectivity never interrupts your learning rhythm.

From the United States to any corner of the globe, you remain connected to your cohort and faculty. Progress through modules, review feedback, and keep your studies moving—on your phone, tablet, or laptop—wherever life takes you.

Real-World Evaluation: Open-Book, Applied Assessments

Instead of memorisation-heavy, classical question-and-answer exams, you will complete open-book assessments that emphasise critical thinking and practical application. This mirrors how leaders operate in real life: consulting research, synthesising information, and making informed decisions under time and resource constraints.

Expect to analyse cases, craft policy briefs, build implementation plans, and justify recommendations with data and evidence. You will leave with a portfolio of work that demonstrates how you think and lead—evidence you can share with employers and stakeholders.

Learn from Faculty Educated at World-Leading Universities

Our tutors and faculty include graduates of globally renowned institutions such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. They bring a wealth of scholarly expertise and real-world leadership experience to your learning journey.

This depth of perspective means you are taught by people who understand both rigorous theory and lived practice—academics and practitioners who will challenge, guide, and inspire you to reach for more.

Join a Global Community Across 130+ Countries

Learn alongside peers from more than 130 countries, expanding your professional network and worldview. You will collaborate with public servants, nonprofit managers, entrepreneurs, and private-sector leaders who are united by a commitment to public value and impact.

Our alumni work across international organisations and leading employers, including GoldmanSachs, Citigroup, Chevron, Verizon, JW Marriott, Hilton, The ritz, University of California Riverside, VISA, American Express, United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, Sony.

Flexible, Transparent Fees—Pay Over Up to 18 Months

Invest in your future with a clear financial plan. Our fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, helping you align payments with your budget while you study.

There are no hidden surprises—just a straightforward path to a career-enhancing degree. You can focus on learning and leading while managing payments in a way that works for you.

How This MBA Empowers Your Career in the United States

Lead in public service: From federal and state agencies to county and city government, the United States needs leaders who can translate policy into performance, manage cross-functional initiatives, and steward public resources responsibly. This MBA equips you with governance, strategy, and change leadership skills that are directly relevant to roles in policy analysis, programme management, budgeting, and performance improvement—capabilities prized across agencies and intergovernmental partnerships.

Advance in healthcare and the nonprofit sector: The U.S. health ecosystem—spanning hospitals, integrated delivery networks, payers, and community health organisations—demands administrators who blend managerial acumen with public mission. Likewise, nonprofits and foundations require leaders who can craft evidence-based strategies, oversee compliant operations, and demonstrate impact to funders. Your studies in leadership, finance, ethics, and stakeholder engagement prepare you to thrive across these high-impact, mission-driven sectors.

Shape innovation and infrastructure: As technology reshapes service delivery and public-private collaboration accelerates, the United States relies on professionals who can navigate regulation, data governance, procurement, cybersecurity, and infrastructure finance. With this MBA’s global frameworks and applied assessments, you will develop the strategic toolkit to lead digital transformation initiatives, manage complex partnerships, and align innovation with the public interest—skills that translate across transportation, energy, smart cities, and civic tech.

Your Next Step

You can build an internationally recognised management foundation while studying from the United States, supported by expert faculty and a truly global network. If you are ready to accelerate your growth and impact, start by exploring the curriculum and student experience in detail. Request our course catalogue and take the first step toward your MBA.