MSc Human Resource Management and Development — Study from Banjul, Gambia

Imagine advancing your leadership potential without leaving the River Gambia’s shores. The MSc Human Resource Management and Development, delivered 100% online through an exclusive partnership between the University of Salford and Robert Kennedy College, empowers you to study from Banjul while earning a rigorous, internationally oriented qualification. Built on globally applicable theory and practice, this programme equips you to drive people strategy and organisational performance anywhere your career takes you.

Whether you are preparing to step into a strategic HR role, upgrading your capabilities in talent management and organisational development, or pivoting from another discipline, you will find an engaging, flexible learning experience that fits your life and ambitions in Banjul, Gambia—and beyond.

A British Degree Recognised Worldwide

Earn a respected British master’s degree that signals quality, rigour, and international credibility. Employers across regions recognise UK qualifications for their strong academic foundations, industry relevance, and emphasis on practical decision-making.

With this credential, your profile stands out in competitive talent markets—from West African corporates and NGOs to multinational organisations—helping you build mobility across sectors and borders as you grow into senior HR and people leadership roles.

Graduate in as Little as 1 Year — 100% Online

The programme is structured to help motivated professionals complete their degree in as little as one year, without pausing their careers. You’ll progress through a focused, carefully sequenced curriculum designed to build strategic HR competencies quickly and effectively.

By combining intensive learning blocks with applied coursework, you gain momentum from day one—translating new frameworks and tools into your daily work while you advance toward graduation at an accelerated pace.

No Fixed Live Sessions — Study on Your Schedule

There are no mandatory live classes at fixed times, so you won’t have to choose between work, family, and learning. Enjoy true flexibility with asynchronous lectures, readings, and discussions that fit your schedule, whether you prefer early mornings, evenings, or weekends.

This freedom allows you to study consistently and sustainably, even when projects spike at work or personal commitments demand attention. You decide when—and how—you learn best.

Learn Anywhere, Even Offline with Our Mobile App

Keep moving your degree forward wherever life takes you. Study from your home in Banjul, during commutes, business trips, or travels—our mobile app lets you download course materials and watch lectures offline, so connectivity never holds you back.

This “always-with-you” learning experience means your study time can be as dynamic as your day. Short pockets of focused learning add up quickly when your coursework is always within reach.

Open-Book Assessments that Mirror Real Work

Instead of classical question/answer exams, you’ll engage in open-book assessments that value analysis, synthesis, and application. This approach mirrors real-world decision-making, where the challenge isn’t memorising facts but using frameworks to evaluate complex situations.

You’ll learn to structure arguments, marshal evidence, and propose actionable solutions—core competencies of strategic HR leaders who create value through people, culture, and capability development.

Learn from Faculty with World-Class Pedigrees

Receive guidance from experienced academics and practitioners who earned their degrees at renowned institutions such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. They bring global perspectives and current insights into every module.

Beyond academic depth, your tutors share practical wisdom—lessons from consulting, corporate leadership, and research—that will help you connect theory to everyday HR challenges and high-stakes strategic choices.

A Truly Global Classroom and Influential Alumni

Join peers from more than 130 countries and gain a powerful network across industries and continents. Your cohort’s diversity enriches every discussion, exposing you to practices, perspectives, and possibilities that sharpen your thinking and expand your opportunities.

Our alumni work for international organisations including DHL, Dell, Disney, Orange, Bosch, CK-HUTCHISON, BASF, Nestle, Unilever, Daimler, United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, Sony.

Flexible Payment — Up to 18 Monthly Interest‑Free Instalments

Invest in your future with a payment plan designed for working professionals. Spread your tuition over manageable monthly instalments, aligning your study goals with your financial planning and cash flow.

Our fees can be paid in up to 18 interest‑free instalments, helping you start now and advance without delay.

How This Degree Benefits Professionals in Banjul, Gambia

Banjul’s strategic position as a port city and gateway to West Africa creates strong demand for HR leaders who can elevate workforce capability in logistics, trade, and maritime services. With this master’s, you can contribute to talent planning, health and safety culture, and performance systems that improve operational reliability and service quality across the supply chain.

The Gambia’s vibrant tourism and hospitality ecosystem—spanning hotels, travel services, events, and eco-tourism—relies on skilled people managers. Your advanced competencies in recruitment, learning and development, and employee experience can help organisations enhance service standards, reduce turnover, and cultivate inclusive, guest‑centric cultures that drive reputation and revenue.

Government agencies, NGOs, and development partners play a significant role in Banjul’s economy. This programme equips you to strengthen HR governance, workforce planning, and change management in mission‑driven environments—supporting initiatives in public service delivery, health, education, and community development while aligning people strategies with accountability and impact.

Take the Next Step

Your future in strategic HR leadership can start right where you are. Study from Banjul, earn a British master’s degree online, and join a global community shaping the future of work. Request our course catalogue to explore modules, admissions, and upcoming start dates.