MSc Management Research / Doctor of Business Administration from Makkah, Saudi Arabia

From Makkah, Saudi Arabia, you can take the next decisive step in your leadership journey and earn an advanced British research degree with global relevance. In exclusive partnership between the University of Salford and Robert Kennedy College, the MSc Management Research / Doctor of Business Administration empowers ambitious professionals to blend rigorous scholarship with real-world impact—without putting your life or career on hold.

This programme is crafted for experienced managers, entrepreneurs, and change-makers seeking to elevate their strategic thinking, sharpen research capabilities, and solve complex organisational challenges. The knowledge and frameworks you master are internationally applicable, giving you the confidence to lead, innovate, and influence across industries and borders—while you continue to live and work in Makkah.

Earn a British Degree Recognised Internationally

A British postgraduate degree is a powerful signal of quality and credibility. Your qualification carries the prestige of the UK higher education system, valued by employers, boards, and stakeholders around the world. It attests to your ability to interrogate evidence, shape strategy, and deliver measurable results.

Whether your ambitions point to senior leadership, consulting, entrepreneurship, or academia, the global recognition of this degree opens doors. Your research portfolio and dissertation showcase your capacity to turn complex data into clear decisions—an asset in international markets and multinational organisations.

100% Online, Complete in as Little as 4 Years

Advance at a pace designed for professionals. The entire programme is delivered online and can be completed in as little as four years, enabling you to build momentum steadily while balancing work and personal commitments. Each stage is structured to turn insight into output—coursework into practice, and practice into publishable research.

You will progress through a carefully sequenced pathway that develops your methodological expertise, strengthens your literature analysis, and culminates in a meaningful, organisation-focused doctoral thesis. All the while, you receive guidance that keeps you on track without sacrificing your daily responsibilities.

No Fixed Times or Dates—Study on Your Schedule

Your learning fits your life. There are no mandatory live sessions, and no requirement to be online at specific times or dates. You decide when to watch lectures, engage with resources, and participate in discussions—morning or night, weekday or weekend—so your study rhythm matches your personal and professional calendar.

This flexibility ensures you stay present for your most important commitments while maintaining steady academic progress. It also fosters deep reflection; you can pause, revisit, and explore materials at your own pace to internalise concepts fully and apply them thoughtfully at work.

Study Anywhere—Even Offline with Our Mobile App

Whether you are at home in Makkah, traveling across the Kingdom, or on the move internationally, you can keep learning seamlessly. Our mobile app lets you access your classroom, download study materials, and watch lectures offline, so connectivity never becomes a barrier to progress.

Commute time becomes research time. Waiting rooms turn into moments of insight. With resources in your pocket, you can maintain momentum wherever your schedule takes you—preserving continuity and deepening your engagement with every module.

Open Books Assessments Instead of Classical Exams

Real leadership is not about memorising answers—it is about finding them. Our open-book assessments (also referred to as open books assessments) prioritise critical thinking, synthesis, and application. You will evaluate evidence, construct arguments, and demonstrate judgement—just as you do in the workplace.

This approach rewards depth over recall. You will learn to connect theory with practice, frame questions that matter, and defend decisions with data. The result is a portfolio of work that reflects your intellectual maturity and professional value.

Learn from Faculty with World-Renowned Pedigrees

Mentorship matters. You will be guided by tutors and faculty who graduated from globally respected universities such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. Their expertise spans disciplines and geographies, bringing you a wealth of perspectives and a commitment to excellence.

Expect constructive challenge and practical insight. Faculty support you in refining your research questions, sharpening your methodology, and producing work that stands up to scrutiny—within your organisation and the wider management community.

A Global Community from 130+ Countries

Join a diverse, ambitious network of peers who bring fresh ideas, cultural intelligence, and sectoral depth to every discussion. You will collaborate across time zones and industries, broadening your perspective and building relationships that endure long after graduation.

Our alumni work for international organisations like Aramco, United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, Sony—evidence of the programme’s reach and relevance across continents and sectors.

Flexible Financing—Spread Payments Over Time

Invest in your future with a plan that supports your present. Programme fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, helping you manage cash flow without delaying your ambitions.

This flexibility lets you align education with your financial goals, all while benefiting from the immediate workplace value of your studies—new frameworks, better decisions, and measurable impact from day one.

Why This Programme Matters for Professionals in Makkah, Saudi Arabia

Makkah’s service and hospitality landscape operates at a scale and intensity unique in the world. With advanced management research skills, you can design evidence-based improvements in service delivery, experience design, quality control, and operational resilience. From workforce optimisation to customer journey mapping, you will be equipped to lead initiatives that enhance performance during both regular and peak seasons.

As the city continues to evolve—supporting infrastructure, mobility, logistics, retail, and construction—organisations need leaders who can make data-driven decisions, assess risk, streamline supply chains, and evaluate sustainability outcomes. Your research training enables you to pilot, measure, and scale innovations that strengthen organisational capability and stakeholder trust.

Non-profit institutions, endowments, healthcare providers, and public agencies in Makkah benefit from leaders who can frame complex problems, build rigorous cases for change, and track outcomes over time. Whether you aim to elevate governance, implement technology transformation, or enhance cross-functional collaboration, the tools you gain will help you deliver strategic value across the city’s most vital sectors.

Begin Your Journey

If you are ready to grow your influence, elevate your thinking, and turn research into results—without leaving Makkah—this is your moment. Study flexibly, learn from world-class faculty, and join a global network of leaders who are shaping the future of management.

Request our course catalogue to explore modules, timelines, and next steps.