MSc Human Resource Management and Development — Study Online from Kinshasa, Congo, Democratic Republic of the

Unlock your leadership potential from Kinshasa with the MSc Human Resource Management and Development, delivered online in exclusive partnership between the University of Salford and Robert Kennedy College. Built for ambitious professionals, this programme equips you with globally applicable HR strategy, talent development, and change leadership skills—so you can shape high-performing, people-centered organisations without leaving your city.

From the energy of La Gombe to Matonge and across the capital’s vibrant business districts, you can study on your schedule, advance your career, and apply what you learn immediately. The curriculum is internationally oriented, enabling you to address real-world HR challenges across industries and borders with confidence and credibility.

Earn a British degree recognised worldwide

Stand out in any market with a respected British master’s degree. The University of Salford award signals rigorous academic standards and a commitment to practical, results-driven learning that employers value across continents.

Whether you plan to progress locally, regionally, or on the global stage, this credential strengthens your professional brand, demonstrating advanced HR knowledge, strategic thinking, and a readiness to lead transformation in complex organisational settings.

Graduate in as little as 1 year, 100% online

Move forward faster. The programme is designed so that motivated professionals can complete their master’s in as little as one year—all online—allowing you to accelerate your plans without pressing pause on your life or career.

Every module is crafted for online learning, enabling you to focus, make progress, and reach your goals with a clear timeline. It’s an ideal pathway if you’re ready to convert ambition into impact quickly and effectively.

No fixed lecture times—study when it suits you

Your schedule matters. There are no requirements to be online at specific times and dates. Learn asynchronously, participate in discussions when you’re ready, and access materials whenever it fits your day.

Whether you work shifts, travel, or balance family commitments, you’ll find the flexibility to engage deeply with the content, contribute to your cohort, and excel—on a timetable that works for you.

Study anywhere—even on the move with our mobile app

Wherever you are—in Kinshasa, across the DRC, or traveling internationally—you can keep learning. Our mobile app lets you download study materials and watch lectures offline, so you can keep momentum even when connectivity is limited.

Use commute time, business trips, or weekends to stay on track. Your campus is as mobile as you are, transforming everyday moments into opportunities for growth.

Open-book assessments, not classical question/answer exams

We assess what really matters: your ability to think critically and apply theory to practice. Instead of traditional closed-book, question/answer exams, you’ll complete open-book assessments that mirror real-life decision-making.

This approach encourages thoughtful analysis, evidence-based recommendations, and strategic judgment—the same capabilities you’ll use to solve complex HR challenges in your organisation.

Learn from world-class faculty

Guided by experienced tutors and faculty who have graduated from world-renowned institutions—including Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis—you’ll benefit from insights shaped by top-tier scholarship and frontline practice.

Expect mentorship, constructive feedback, and the kind of global perspective that helps you translate ideas into action—wherever you choose to build your career.

Join a truly global community

Collaborate with peers from over 130 countries and grow a network that spans industries and continents. Our alumni can be found contributing at international organisations like 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, transparent tuition

Plan your investment with confidence. Our fees can be spread across up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, helping you align payments with your income cycle without adding financing costs.

This simple structure lets you focus on learning and career growth, not on financial complexity—making an internationally recognised master’s more accessible than you might think.

What this MSc can mean for your career in Kinshasa

Power the people strategy behind the DRC’s growth sectors. From corporate offices that anchor mining, logistics, and energy value chains to fast-scaling service providers, the programme equips you to improve workforce planning, build resilient talent pipelines, and implement fair, compliant HR policies across distributed teams and complex supply networks.

Strengthen human capital in the public and development sectors. With Kinshasa hosting government institutions, international NGOs, and multilateral organisations, you’ll gain the capabilities to drive learning and development, performance management, and change initiatives that align teams with mission-critical outcomes and governance standards.

Lead transformation in telecoms, fintech, construction, healthcare, education, and entrepreneurial ventures. Learn to design agile HR systems, craft compelling employer brands for a young, ambitious workforce, deploy analytics to inform decisions, and create inclusive cultures that attract and retain top talent in fast-evolving markets.

Ready to take the next step?

Advance your career from Kinshasa with a modern, mobile, and globally oriented master’s that fits your life. Request our course catalogue and discover how this online MSc can help you lead with confidence and create lasting impact.