MSc Management Research / Doctor of Business Administration Online from Lausanne, Switzerland

Advance your career from Lausanne without pressing pause on the life you love. The MSc Management Research / Doctor of Business Administration, delivered in exclusive partnership between the University of Salford and Robert Kennedy College, blends rigorous academic research with practical, real-world relevance—so you can think boldly, lead confidently, and create measurable impact across industries and borders.

Designed for forward-looking professionals, this programme empowers you to transform complex challenges into research-led solutions while maintaining full momentum in your career and personal commitments. Study fully online, collaborate with an international cohort, and build the evidence-based leadership profile that today’s global organisations value.

Awarded a British degree recognised internationally

Graduate with a respected British degree that signals quality, credibility, and intellectual discipline wherever your ambitions take you. The University of Salford is part of the UK’s higher education tradition—widely known for research excellence, quality assurance, and an academic culture that prizes critical thinking and innovation.

From multinational corporations to NGOs and public institutions, employers worldwide recognise British postgraduate and doctoral qualifications. This endorsement enhances your mobility across markets, sectors, and geographies—giving you the confidence to compete and contribute at the highest levels.

100% online and completable in as little as 4 years

Achieve your MSc Management Research / DBA with a clear, structured pathway that you can complete fully online in as little as four years. Progress through advanced coursework and a supervised research project that culminates in a thesis—designed to generate applied insights and strategic value.

This approach respects your time and professional rhythm, allowing you to plan milestones around your workload while sustaining the academic momentum needed for successful completion.

No fixed lecture times or mandatory live attendance

Your timetable should serve your goals—not the other way around. This programme does not require you to be online at specific times or dates, enabling you to learn when you’re at your best, whether that’s early mornings, late evenings, or weekends.

With asynchronous materials, guided activities, and clear weekly priorities, you gain maximum flexibility without compromising academic rigour. Engage deeply, submit thoughtfully, and move steadily forward on a schedule that fits your life.

Study anywhere—even offline via our mobile app

Travel, commute, or simply prefer to study at your favourite café? Our mobile app supports your lifestyle. Download study materials, readings, and video lectures to your device and keep learning—even when you’re offline or on the move.

Whether you’re between meetings in Lausanne’s dynamic business districts, on a journey across Europe, or working remotely, your classroom travels with you. Keep your progress uninterrupted and your research flowing wherever you are.

Open-book assessments that mirror real-world problem solving

Instead of classical question-and-answer exams, you’ll complete open-book assessments that challenge you to synthesise sources, apply frameworks, and present actionable interpretations—just as you would in a senior management role.

This approach rewards analytical depth, quality of argument, and practical relevance. It promotes the skills that matter: evidence-based decision-making, structured inquiry, and the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively.

Guided by faculty from world-renowned universities

Learn with tutors and faculty who have graduated from leading institutions including Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. Their academic pedigree and industry insight will stretch your thinking and sharpen your research practice.

Expect thoughtful feedback, rigorous supervision, and mentorship grounded in global standards. Your ideas will be challenged and refined—so your thesis not only stands up to scrutiny but stands out for its contribution.

A diverse cohort and alumni community across 130+ countries

Join a truly global classroom with peers from over 130 countries, bringing perspectives from multiple markets, sectors, and cultures. Our alumni work for international organisations like Universite de Lausanne, Nestle, UBS, Chubb, Zurich, Novartis, Roche, International School of Central Switzerland, institut monte rosa, Institut Florimont, United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, Sony.

As you study, you’ll build a powerful professional network, collaborate across borders, and exchange insights that accelerate your learning and amplify your impact. These relationships often evolve into research partnerships, business ventures, and career-defining opportunities.

Flexible payment over up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments

Advance with financial confidence. Our fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, allowing you to spread the cost while you earn, learn, and grow.

This flexibility empowers you to invest in a doctoral-level qualification without compromising on your professional or personal priorities.

Thrive in Lausanne, Switzerland with research-driven leadership

Lausanne and the wider Lake Geneva region are a magnet for international organisations, sports governance bodies, and innovation-driven enterprises. With the International Olympic Committee headquartered in the city and Geneva’s multilateral ecosystem just minutes away by train, the area offers exceptional opportunities for leaders who can combine research depth with strategic execution. Your work on governance, policy, analytics, and organisational transformation can translate directly into roles that influence global agendas.

Lausanne’s innovation economy—anchored by EPFL, vibrant startup hubs, and a thriving medtech and digital ecosystem—benefits from managers who can test hypotheses, validate business models, and scale ventures with data-backed decisions. The programme equips you to lead R&D initiatives, drive technology adoption, design resilient operating models, and publish insights that position you as a thought leader in the region’s knowledge economy.

Proximity to multinational headquarters and centres of excellence across Romandy—from consumer goods to finance and life sciences—means your research can address high-stakes, real-world challenges: supply chain reconfiguration, sustainability strategy, stakeholder engagement, risk and compliance, or customer analytics. Build an evidence-based leadership profile that resonates with employers along the Lausanne–Geneva corridor and across Switzerland.

Ready to take the next step?

If you’re ready to elevate your career with research that delivers real-world impact—without leaving Lausanne—take the first step today. Request our course catalogue to explore modules, timelines, and application guidance, and discover how this online MSc Management Research / DBA can help you shape the future you want.