MSc Human Resource Management and Development — Study Online from Hong Kong

From the city that never slows down, you can accelerate your HR career without pausing your life. Begin your journey with the MSc Human Resource Management and Development and transform the way you lead people, performance, and change—while you continue living and working in Hong Kong.

Delivered in exclusive partnership between the University of Salford and Robert Kennedy College, this online programme blends academic depth with practical relevance. You’ll gain the confidence, frameworks, and tools to influence strategy at senior level and to guide organisations through growth, transformation, and uncertainty—skills prized across sectors in Hong Kong and worldwide.

Earn a British Degree Recognised Worldwide

Stand out with a British Master’s degree respected by employers and professional communities across the globe. This is more than a credential; it’s a signal of academic rigour and practical readiness, opening doors from Central to Singapore, London, and beyond.

Whether you are building a regional HR career or preparing for global assignments, international recognition gives you credibility across borders. It tells decision-makers you have mastered the analytical, ethical, and strategic dimensions of modern HR—and are ready to make an impact.

Graduate 100% Online in as Little as 1 Year

Your time is valuable. Progress at an intensive pace and complete the programme in as little as 12 months, fully online. Focused modules help you build advanced capability quickly—so you can apply new ideas at work right away.

The accelerated pathway fits the tempo of Hong Kong’s dynamic economy. Advance your career trajectory without losing a year to commuting or career breaks, and step into new responsibilities sooner.

No Fixed Class Times—Own Your Schedule

Life in Hong Kong runs on tight schedules and sudden priorities. With no mandatory live sessions, you study when it works for you—early mornings before the MTR rush, late evenings after work, or weekends. Your learning adapts to your life, not the other way around.

This flexibility supports professionals managing demanding roles, family commitments, and travel. Engage with content, discussions, and assessments at your own pace, while still benefiting from a vibrant online learning community.

Study Anywhere—Even Offline, On the Move

Whether you’re working in Quarry Bay, taking meetings in Shenzhen, or flying to client sites, learning travels with you. Our mobile app lets you download study materials and watch lectures offline—perfect for commutes and travel days.

This freedom to learn anywhere turns in-between moments into powerful progress. Even during busy project phases, you can keep momentum and stay connected to your goals.

Open-Book Assessments, Not Memory Tests

We use open-book assessments that mirror real-world decision-making. Instead of recalling facts in isolation, you’re encouraged to analyse, synthesise, and apply theory to practical HR challenges—exactly how strategic leaders work.

This approach sharpens the skills that truly matter: critical thinking, data-informed judgement, ethical reasoning, and persuasive communication. It’s assessment that respects your experience and stretches your capability.

World-Class Faculty Mentors

Learn with experienced tutors and faculty who graduated from world-renowned institutions—including Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. You benefit from academic excellence paired with practical insight.

Through guidance, feedback, and curated resources, your mentors help you connect advanced HR concepts to your professional context—so your learning translates into measurable impact at work.

A Truly Global Classroom

Join a diverse cohort representing over 130 countries. Your peers bring insights from many industries and markets, broadening your perspective on talent strategy, culture, and organisational design. The connections you make can become a lifelong professional network across continents.

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

Flexible Payment in Monthly Instalments

Invest in your future with a plan that respects your cash flow. Our fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, easing the financial load while you study.

This flexibility lets you balance professional development and financial priorities—so you can move forward confidently without delaying your ambitions.

Why This Programme Empowers Careers in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a global finance and fintech powerhouse. With advanced expertise in organisational behaviour, analytics, and strategic HR, you can champion evidence-based workforce planning, shape risk-aware culture, and lead people initiatives that drive performance in banking, insurance, asset management, and the fast-evolving fintech ecosystem.

As a logistics and trade hub serving the Greater Bay Area and the world, Hong Kong needs HR leaders who can orchestrate large, distributed workforces, optimise talent mobility, and support digital transformation. The programme equips you to design agile structures, enhance capability building, and foster a safety and wellbeing culture across supply chains, aviation, shipping, and e-commerce fulfilment.

From regional headquarters to high-growth tech firms and professional services, Hong Kong thrives on cross-border collaboration and innovation. You’ll learn how to develop global talent pipelines, lead change across cultures, and implement learning and development strategies that keep skills ahead of market shifts—positioning you to influence growth from Hong Kong across Asia-Pacific.

Take the Next Step

Your future in strategic HR leadership can start today—right where you are. Build expertise that travels anywhere, with the flexibility to study on your terms and the confidence of a British Master’s degree at graduation. Request our course catalogue to explore modules, schedules, and the learning experience in detail.