MSc Human Resource Management and Development — Study Online from Sierra Leone

Lead people strategy with confidence, 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), brings a world-class learning experience to you in Sierra Leone. Earn a respected British degree, build strategic HR capabilities, and accelerate your career on a timetable that fits your life and work.

This learner-centered, fully online programme equips you with advanced, internationally applicable HRM theories and frameworks you can put to work immediately in your organisation. Whether you’re driving workforce planning, performance, engagement, or change, you’ll gain the critical thinking, analytical skills, and leadership perspective to influence decisions at every level.

A British Degree Recognised Worldwide

Your qualification carries the global credibility of a British master’s degree. Employers and institutions around the world recognise the quality and rigour of UK postgraduate education, giving you a competitive edge whether you aim to progress locally or on the international stage.

From boardrooms in Freetown to project sites across West Africa, a British degree signals strategic capability, professional maturity, and the readiness to lead. It’s a passport to opportunity—opening doors across industries and regions.

Finish 100% Online in as Little as 1 Year

Your time is precious. This programme is designed to deliver maximum impact in a focused, efficient timeline. Dedicated learners can complete in as little as 12 months, enabling you to accelerate your plans without pausing your career.

Advance rapidly from learning to application. Each module translates directly to workplace practice, so you can demonstrate value immediately and build momentum towards your next role or promotion.

Learn on Your Schedule—No Fixed Logins

Your life doesn’t run on a fixed timetable—and neither does this degree. There are no mandatory live sessions at specific times or dates. Engage with lectures, readings, and assessments when it suits you best, day or night.

This flexibility allows you to maintain professional commitments, family responsibilities, and community engagements, while still making consistent progress toward a transformative qualification.

Study Anywhere—Even Offline with Our Mobile App

Whether you’re at home in Freetown, visiting Kenema or Makeni, travelling up-country, or on the move for work, your studies come with you. Access your classroom on phone, tablet, or laptop and keep learning wherever you have a moment.

Download study materials and lectures through our mobile app to watch offline when connectivity is limited. Review content on your schedule, in your space, without breaking your learning rhythm.

Open-Book Assessments that Reflect Real Work

Instead of classical question/answer exams, you’ll complete open-book assessments that mirror the way professionals actually solve problems—by researching, analysing, and applying knowledge to real scenarios.

This approach encourages deeper understanding, critical thinking, and practical application. You’ll showcase your ability to evaluate options, make evidence-based decisions, and deliver strategic recommendations.

Learn from Tutors Educated at World-Renowned Universities

Guidance matters. You’ll be taught and supported by experienced faculty who have graduated from world-renowned universities such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis.

They bring global perspectives, extensive industry and academic expertise, and a commitment to your success—challenging and coaching you to think bigger and lead with integrity.

A Global Community of Peers and Alumni

Join a diverse cohort of professionals from over 130 countries. You’ll exchange insights across sectors, cultures, and markets, building a network that extends far beyond graduation and supports your growth for years to come.

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

Flexible Payments with Interest-Free Instalments

Investing in your future should be manageable. Our fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, helping you plan your finances while you progress through the programme.

This flexible approach allows you to balance professional goals and personal responsibilities, making a world-class education accessible without putting your plans on hold.

How This MSc Elevates Careers in Sierra Leone

Drive people strategy in Sierra Leone’s vital natural resources sector. From mining and extraction to sustainability and community engagement, organisations need HR leaders who can build safe, skilled workforces, elevate performance, align incentives, and strengthen relations with stakeholders. You’ll learn to design policies that support ethical practices, effective talent pipelines, and resilient teams in demanding environments.

Lead high-impact teams across NGOs, development agencies, and the public sector. With strong foundations in organisational behaviour, leadership, and change, you’ll be equipped to improve recruitment, retention, and capacity building in mission-driven contexts. Apply evidence-based HR to strengthen safeguarding, optimise project staffing, and improve outcomes in healthcare, education, and social services.

Accelerate growth in telecoms, fintech, logistics, hospitality, and emerging services. As Sierra Leone’s private sector scales, employers need HR professionals who can implement robust people systems, champion learning and development, and manage distributed or hybrid teams. You’ll gain the strategic tools to support digital transformation, foster inclusive culture, and turn human capital into a sustained competitive advantage.

Step Forward—From Sierra Leone to the World

If you’re ready to advance your career, expand your impact, and lead with confidence, this online MSc gives you the knowledge, network, and recognition to do it—on your terms and from your home base in Sierra Leone. The next step is simple: Request our course catalogue and discover how close you are to your next milestone.