MSc Human Resource Management and Development — Study from Gaborone, Botswana

From the heart of Gaborone, you can elevate your HR career with the MSc Human Resource Management and Development delivered online in exclusive partnership between the University of Salford and Robert Kennedy College. Designed for ambitious professionals who want to lead people-focused change, this programme empowers you to study at a world-class level without uprooting your life or career in Botswana.

Grounded in rigorous academic theory that you can apply across borders and industries, this MSc helps you connect strategy, culture, and performance—skills that are in demand in corporate, public, and non-profit environments alike. Whether you are building your leadership path in Gaborone or preparing for international roles, you will develop the capabilities to design resilient HR strategies, drive transformation, and create workplaces where people and organisations thrive.

Earn a British Degree Recognised Internationally

Your qualification carries the prestige of British higher education, recognised by employers and institutions around the world. This credibility opens doors across continents, helping you stand out in competitive talent markets and advance into roles that demand global perspectives on HR leadership and development.

By graduating from this exclusive partnership between the University of Salford and Robert Kennedy College, you signal mastery of advanced HR theory and practice at a standard that employers understand and value—whether you pursue opportunities in Botswana, across the SADC region, or beyond.

Complete the Programme 100% Online in as Little as 1 Year

Move forward at speed without pausing your career. Motivated learners can complete the MSc in as little as one year, accelerating their trajectory into senior HR roles while maintaining momentum in their current positions. Every module is delivered online, removing the hidden costs of travel and relocation.

This focused structure lets you convert ambition into results quickly. You gain the strategic tools and evidence-based approaches needed to lead transformation, all while applying insights to your workplace in real time.

No Set Times or Dates for Online Presence

Busy schedule? Unpredictable workdays? No problem. The programme is built with true flexibility in mind, so you never need to log in at specific times or attend live sessions at fixed hours. You decide when to study—early mornings before the commute, evenings after work, or weekends.

This autonomy empowers you to keep your commitments in Gaborone—your job, your family, your community—while steadily progressing towards your MSc at a pace and rhythm that fits your life.

Study Anywhere—Even on the Move with Our Mobile App

Whether you're at a café in the CBD, visiting clients in Phakalane, or travelling across the region, your classroom travels with you. Our mobile app lets you download study materials and watch lectures offline, so you can study seamlessly even when your connection is limited.

Freedom from a fixed desk means your learning environment adapts to your day. Turn travel time into learning time, keep momentum during busy weeks, and maintain consistency wherever your career takes you.

Open-Book Assessments that Reflect Real-World Practice

Instead of classical question-and-answer exams, you will complete open-book assessments that reward analysis, synthesis, and application—exactly the skills HR leaders use on the job. You will reference literature, data, and frameworks to build arguments and propose solutions.

This approach mirrors real professional practice, where the value you create stems from judgement and insight, not memorisation. You will sharpen your ability to diagnose complex people challenges, design interventions, and communicate recommendations with clarity and impact.

Learn from Faculty Educated at World-Renowned Universities

Your tutors bring advanced academic training and global experience to each module, with qualifications from institutions such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. You benefit from their mentorship, feedback, and guidance throughout your journey.

With faculty who understand both the rigour of top-tier research and the realities of organisational life, you gain a rare blend of scholarly depth and practical relevance—ideal for crafting HR strategies that deliver measurable outcomes.

Join a Truly Global Classroom

Study alongside peers from over 130 countries and gain perspectives that broaden your understanding of people, organisations, and change. Our alumni work for international organisations such as DHL, Dell, Disney, Orange, Bosch, CK-HUTCHISON, BASF, Nestle, Unilever, Daimler, United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, Sony.

Spread Your Investment Over Time

Advancing your career should be financially manageable. Programme fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, helping you budget with confidence while you study.

This flexible approach allows you to invest in a globally recognised qualification without putting personal or family plans on hold. You get immediate access to high-impact learning while managing costs over time.

Why This MSc Matters in Gaborone

Gaborone is a hub for financial services, telecommunications, logistics, and diamond-related operations—sectors where talent strategy is a key growth lever. With this MSc, you can strengthen your expertise in workforce planning, performance management, and leadership development to help organisations attract, retain, and inspire top performers as markets evolve.

The city hosts regional and international players as well as public institutions and NGOs. With capabilities in organisational development, change leadership, and inclusive talent practices, you can contribute to transformation initiatives across corporate headquarters, parastatals, and regional bodies, driving better outcomes for people and performance.

From mining-adjacent enterprises to fast-scaling service firms, employers in Botswana need HR leaders who pair strategic insight with evidence-based decision-making. This programme equips you to design learning cultures, implement ethical and compliant people practices, and align HR initiatives to business goals—enhancing employability and impact in Gaborone and across the SADC region.

What You Will Take Forward

By the end of your studies, you will be able to diagnose complex organisational challenges, lead change with confidence, and build high-trust, high-performance cultures. You will leave with a toolkit for data-informed HR strategy, talent development, and ethical leadership—skills that travel with you wherever your career leads.

Ready to take the next step from Gaborone? Request details, explore modules, and see how this MSc can fit your goals and schedule. Request our course catalogue.