MSc Human Resource Management and Development — Study Online from Senegal

Shape the future of people, performance, and purpose without leaving home. The MSc Human Resource Management and Development, delivered in exclusive partnership between the University of Salford (UK) and Robert Kennedy College (Switzerland), empowers you to earn a world-class postgraduate qualification while living and working in Senegal. Designed for ambitious professionals, this online programme helps you master the strategies, systems, and leadership capabilities that drive organisational growth and employee wellbeing—skills you can leverage locally and across the globe.

As your career accelerates, your education should move with you. This flexible, international master’s gives you the advanced HR knowledge and practical frameworks to lead in dynamic markets—from talent acquisition and development to strategic workforce planning, change management, and culture building. You’ll study with a truly global cohort, learn from faculty with elite academic pedigrees, and graduate with a British degree that resonates worldwide.

A British degree, recognised internationally

Earn a respected British master’s awarded by a UK university that partners exclusively with Robert Kennedy College. Across continents and industries, British postgraduate degrees signal rigorous scholarship, strong professional standards, and the readiness to contribute at a strategic level. Your qualification speaks the language of global employers, opening doors in multinational firms, NGOs, and high-growth enterprises.

Whether you’re aiming to elevate your role in Senegal’s vibrant economy or positioning yourself for regional or international opportunities, this degree travels with you. It communicates credibility, commitment, and competence in the universal disciplines of human resource management and development.

Complete the programme 100% online in as little as 1 year

Your time is valuable. The programme’s streamlined, outcome-focused design allows motivated learners to complete their studies in as little as 12 months—all online. This means you can gain advanced expertise without stepping away from work, family, or personal commitments.

From your first module to your final project, every learning component is built for momentum. Progress at pace, demonstrate mastery, and apply what you learn immediately in your workplace to create visible impact long before graduation.

No mandatory live attendance—learn on your schedule

Life doesn’t run on a single timetable—and neither does this degree. There are no requirements to be online at specific times and dates. You choose when to engage with lectures, discussions, and assignments, so your learning fits around business travel, project deadlines, and personal responsibilities.

This flexibility helps you maintain a productive work-life-study rhythm. Whether you’re most focused early in the morning or after the workday winds down, you set the tempo for success.

Study anywhere—even offline via our mobile app

Take your classroom wherever you go. Our learning platform and mobile app make it easy to access materials from your laptop, tablet, or phone. Download readings and lectures in advance so you can study offline—perfect for commutes, travel days, or times when connectivity is limited.

Seamless learning on the move turns small windows of time into meaningful progress. Your studies are as mobile as you are, enabling consistent momentum no matter where your day takes you.

Open-book assessments that mirror real HR practice

Real leaders solve real problems—they don’t simply memorise answers. That’s why this programme emphasises open-book assessments over traditional rote exams. You’ll analyse cases, integrate theory with practice, and craft evidence-based solutions that reflect how strategic HR decisions are made in the workplace.

This approach builds judgment, not just knowledge. You’ll sharpen the critical thinking and ethical decision-making skills that organisations value when navigating complex people challenges.

Faculty with elite academic pedigrees

Learn from tutors and faculty whose own academic journeys include world-renowned institutions such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. Their guidance blends academic excellence with practitioner insight, giving you a high-calibre learning experience that translates into career advantage.

Benefit from constructive feedback, rich perspectives, and mentorship that elevates your analysis and strengthens your professional voice. You’re not just learning content—you’re learning how top scholars and practitioners think.

A truly global cohort and powerful alumni network

Join a diverse, international classroom representing over 130 countries. The conversations you have, the projects you collaborate on, and the networks you build will expand your worldview and create connections that last well beyond graduation.

Our alumni work for 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 payments that work for you

Invest in your future with confidence. Our fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, helping you balance professional development with financial planning.

This straightforward, budget-friendly approach lets you focus on learning and career growth, not on financing complexities.

How this degree empowers your career in Senegal

Senegal’s economy is dynamic and outward-looking, with pivotal sectors such as energy, logistics, manufacturing, technology, agriculture, and services all prioritising talent and capability. With advanced HRM and development expertise, you can lead strategic workforce planning for growth initiatives—from large infrastructure and energy projects to expanding export-oriented businesses. Strengthen recruitment pipelines, upskill teams, and build performance cultures that deliver measurable results across complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

Dakar’s position as a regional hub creates strong opportunities in telecoms, fintech, and digital services, where competition for specialised skills is intense. This master’s equips you to design modern talent strategies, implement competency frameworks, and drive learning and development programmes that retain high performers. You’ll also be prepared to manage cross-cultural teams, align people practices with ESG and compliance expectations, and support rapid organisational change.

International organisations and NGOs with a presence in Senegal value HR leaders who combine ethical leadership with evidence-based practice. Whether you aim to advance within multinationals operating in logistics and consumer goods, contribute to development-focused agencies, or professionalise HR within high-growth SMEs, your capabilities in organisational development, employee relations, and strategic HR analytics will set you apart. The degree’s global orientation ensures you can operate confidently within Senegal and across Francophone West Africa.

Ready to take the next step?

Your future as a strategic HR leader starts now. Discover modules, study structure, and entry requirements, and see how this programme can accelerate your ambitions while you continue to live and work in Senegal. Request our course catalogue to receive full details and guidance from our admissions team.