MSc Management Research / Doctor of Business Administration — Study Online from London, United Kingdom

From the capital of opportunity, transform your career without pressing pause. The MSc Management Research / Doctor of Business Administration—delivered in exclusive partnership between the University of Salford and Robert Kennedy College—unites rigorous scholarship with executive relevance so you can elevate your leadership and research capabilities while living and working in London. Built for ambitious professionals, its research-driven curriculum provides a powerful framework you can apply across industries and borders.

Whether you’re steering a team in the City, scaling a venture in Shoreditch, or shaping policy across the Thames, this programme gives you the tools to turn complex problems into evidence-based strategies. Advance from where you are—on your schedule—and earn a British degree that travels globally.

A British degree recognised internationally

Your qualification is more than a milestone; it’s a passport. Graduating with a British degree signals to employers and partners worldwide that you’ve achieved a robust academic and professional standard grounded in research, critical thinking, and practical impact.

From global corporates to dynamic start-ups and NGOs, UK degrees are associated with quality and credibility. This recognition opens doors, extends your professional reach, and strengthens your profile when competing for senior roles, board positions, or international assignments.

Complete 100% online in as little as 4 years

Designed for working professionals, the programme can be completed entirely online in as little as four years—enabling you to keep momentum in your career while steadily achieving milestones from taught modules to your capstone research.

Progress through a carefully structured journey that balances depth with efficiency. With a clear pathway to completion, you can plan your study around work cycles, personal commitments, and career goals without sacrificing academic rigor.

No fixed class times or mandatory live attendance

Your life moves at London speed—your learning should, too. The programme does not require online presence at specific times and dates, letting you engage with lectures, readings, and discussions whenever it works for you.

This flexibility means your study adapts to late-night strategy sessions, early-morning commutes, and project deadlines. Learn consistently and sustainably with an approach that respects your responsibilities and amplifies your productivity.

Study anywhere, even offline, with our mobile app

Access your learning wherever you are—from the Underground to airport lounges. You can study from anywhere in the world, even while on the move or travelling, through our mobile app, which allows you to download the study material and watch the lectures offline.

When inspiration strikes, you’re ready. Save lectures for long flights, annotate readings on your phone, and upload insights from client sites. Your campus is wherever you open your device.

Open books assessments for real-world decision-making

We use open books assessments instead of classical question/answer exams, encouraging you to demonstrate understanding, analysis, and application—just as you would in the workplace when synthesising sources to address complex challenges.

This approach rewards thoughtful reasoning over memorisation. It’s perfect for managers and entrepreneurs who want to sharpen the analytical habits that drive performance, innovation, and evidence-based leadership.

Learn from faculty shaped by world-class universities

Guided by tutors and supervisors who graduated from globally renowned institutions—including Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis—you’ll benefit from mentorship that blends academic excellence with international perspective.

These faculty bring active research agendas and real-world experience to your learning, challenging your thinking and supporting your development as a practitioner-scholar capable of creating value in complex environments.

Join a diverse global cohort and influential alumni network

Expand your perspective through a cohort representing more than 130 countries, with professionals from finance, technology, healthcare, government, non-profits, and more. The diversity of viewpoints elevates classroom dialogue and enriches your research with cross-border insights.

Our alumni work for international organisations like Unilever, HSBC, ICBC Standard Bank, Barclays, gsk, United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, Sony, and many others—evidence of the programme’s reach and relevance across sectors and continents.

Planable investment with monthly instalments

Your education should fit your financial planning as seamlessly as it fits your lifestyle. Our fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, helping you manage cash flow while you invest in long-term career growth.

Spread the cost, not your ambition. With predictable instalments and no interest, you can focus on mastering advanced management research and delivering impact at work.

Why this programme is a powerful accelerator in London, United Kingdom

Finance and fintech: London’s status as a global financial hub rewards leaders who can translate data into decisive strategy. With advanced training in management research methods, you’ll be prepared to challenge assumptions, evaluate risk with rigour, and design evidence-based solutions across banking, asset management, insurance, and emerging fintech—ideal for roles in strategy, transformation, risk, compliance, and product leadership.

Consulting, public sector, and international organisations: From professional services to public policy, London’s ecosystem values practitioner-scholars who can turn complex problems into actionable insights. Your ability to frame research questions, gather and interpret data, and communicate results clearly positions you for high-impact consulting engagements, policy design, and leadership in NGOs and global institutions headquartered or operating in the capital.

Technology, creative industries, and life sciences: London’s tech clusters and research-driven industries thrive on innovation informed by evidence. With doctoral-level research skills, you can lead user research, market validation, change programmes, and operational excellence initiatives—bridging the gap between creativity and commercial outcomes in sectors like digital media, healthtech, biotech, and advanced manufacturing.

Take the next step

Lead with insight. Build authority through research. Earn a respected British degree while living your London life. Request our course catalogue and discover how this online MSc Management Research / Doctor of Business Administration can support your ambitions—wherever they take you.