MSc Management Research / Doctor of Business Administration – Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Transform your career without leaving home. The MSc Management Research / Doctor of Business Administration, delivered online in exclusive partnership between the University of Salford and Robert Kennedy College, empowers you to study at an advanced level while living and working in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Learn to design rigorous research, solve complex management problems, and make evidence-based decisions that create lasting value.

This is a journey that blends scholarship and impact. You will cultivate the analytical depth of a researcher and the strategic vision of a senior leader, developing a portfolio of inquiry and practice that speaks to global business challenges. Your research can shape how organisations compete, transform, and lead in an interconnected world.

Built for ambitious professionals, the programme pairs flexible online delivery with academic excellence. You will engage with rich materials, guided by supportive faculty and a diverse international cohort. Whether you are moving toward C-suite leadership, consulting, policy-making, or academia, this pathway provides the structure and freedom to achieve more from Addis Ababa.

Awarded a British Degree Recognised Internationally

A British postgraduate degree signals quality, rigor, and global relevance. As a graduate, you take into your career an academic credential that is widely respected by employers, universities, and professional communities around the world.

Whether you pursue senior leadership, consulting, entrepreneurship, or teaching, the international recognition of a British degree helps open doors and reinforces your credibility as a practitioner-scholar capable of driving meaningful change.

Complete 100% Online in as Little as 4 Years

Your time is valuable. This programme is intentionally structured so you can progress fully online and, depending on your pace, complete the MSc plus DBA in as little as four years.

The pathway lets you build momentum through clearly defined milestones—allowing you to integrate study, research, and professional responsibilities without pausing your career or relocating.

No Required Online Presence at Specific Times

There are no mandatory live sessions at fixed times. Study when it works for you—early in the morning, late at night, or during a quiet moment in your day—so you can maintain momentum even with demanding work and family commitments.

This flexible rhythm lets you shape a routine that fits your life in Addis Ababa. Engage deeply with readings, lectures, and assessments on your schedule, giving you the autonomy to learn in ways that suit how you work best.

Study Anywhere—Even Offline With Our Mobile App

Traveling for work, commuting across the city, or stepping out of town? Through our mobile app, you can download the study material and watch the lectures offline, ensuring continuity even when your internet connection is intermittent.

Whether you are on the move or planning around a busy week, the app keeps you connected to your learning journey. Your classroom is wherever you are—at home in Addis Ababa or on the road.

Open-Book Assessments That Mirror Real Practice

Instead of traditional question-and-answer exams, the programme uses open-book assessments. This approach rewards critical thinking, application of theory, and the ability to synthesise sources—much like the real decisions managers make with information at hand.

Open-book tasks allow you to demonstrate mastery by constructing arguments, supporting them with evidence, and generating insights that matter for practice. It is learning designed for leaders who solve complex, ambiguous problems.

Guided by Faculty From World-Renowned Universities

You will be supported by experienced tutors and supervisors who bring academic excellence and real-world insight. Our faculty have graduated from institutions such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis.

That diversity of training and perspective enriches your learning with cutting-edge scholarship and practical relevance—so your research is both rigorous and impactful.

Join a Diverse Network From 130+ Countries

Learn alongside a truly global cohort. Our student community spans more than 130 countries, bringing a wide range of professional backgrounds, industries, and perspectives into your discussions and peer feedback.

Alumni work for international organisations such as the United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, Sony, and many others—offering inspiration, insight, and a powerful professional network.

Manageable Fees With Interest-Free Instalments

Plan your investment with confidence. Our fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, helping you balance education, family, and professional commitments.

This approach keeps your focus where it belongs—on your learning and your career trajectory—while you pace your payments in a way that aligns with your cash flow.

How This Programme Can Benefit Professionals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Addis Ababa is a strategic hub for diplomacy and development, hosting the African Union and the UN Economic Commission for Africa, alongside many NGOs and international partners. The programme’s research-driven approach equips you to design policy-relevant studies, measure impact, and lead large-scale programmes with a strong evidence base—skills valued across international institutions and mission-oriented organisations headquartered in the city.

The city is also a regional centre for aviation, logistics, and infrastructure, with major players operating complex supply chains and capital projects. Your MSc/DBA pathway can deepen your capabilities in operations, risk, governance, and strategic transformation—helping you supervise portfolios, streamline processes, and manage change initiatives that improve performance across transport, construction, and energy-related ventures.

Financial services, telecom, technology, and entrepreneurship are on the rise—from mobile money and digital platforms to manufacturing and fast-moving consumer goods. The programme’s focus on applied research and managerial insight helps you evaluate growth strategies, navigate regulatory environments, and scale innovations responsibly. Whether you lead within a large enterprise or build your own venture, you will be equipped to translate research into competitive advantage in Ethiopia’s evolving economy.

Take the Next Step

If you are ready to pair academic excellence with practical impact—without pausing your career in Addis Ababa—this online MSc Management Research / DBA pathway offers a powerful route forward. Design research that solves real problems and lead with insight, integrity, and purpose.

Begin your journey today. Request our course catalogue and discover how this flexible, internationally recognised programme can help you reach your next milestone.