MSc Management Research / Doctor of Business Administration — Study Online from Namibia

Transform your career—without leaving Namibia

The MSc Management Research / Doctor of Business Administration is delivered online in exclusive partnership between the University of Salford and Robert Kennedy College, bringing the rigor of British postgraduate education to your home in Namibia. Built for ambitious professionals, this pathway blends advanced theory with practical inquiry, empowering you to create new knowledge and drive meaningful change—no relocation required.

Study confidently, knowing that the programme’s insights and frameworks are designed for international impact. Whether you aspire to elevate your leadership, consult at a higher level, or shape policy and practice through applied research, this is a route that aligns with your goals and your life.

Earn a British degree recognised worldwide

Graduate with a British degree that signals credibility, quality, and global relevance. A degree from the University of Salford, earned through our exclusive partnership with Robert Kennedy College, positions you competitively for roles that value international standards and research-driven leadership.

Employers, boards, and clients across continents understand the value of British postgraduate education. Your credentials travel with you—whether you’re advancing your career in Namibia or collaborating across borders, your achievement speaks a language the world recognises.

Graduate in as little as 4 years—100% online

Designed with working professionals in mind, this pathway can be completed entirely online in as little as four years, from MSc through to DBA. You move forward without pausing your career, building momentum as you translate learning into results in real time.

The programme structure supports steady progress, keeping you engaged and accountable while offering the flexibility to accelerate when your schedule allows and consolidate when professional demands increase.

Your schedule, your pace—no mandatory live sessions

There are no required logins at specific times and dates. Your learning fits into your life, not the other way around. Engage with materials, discussions, and assessments when it works for you—early mornings, late evenings, or weekends.

This asynchronous model respects your responsibilities and time zones. It’s ideal for professionals who manage complex schedules, travel frequently, or juggle leadership roles with family commitments.

Study anywhere—even offline

Whether you’re at home in Windhoek, on assignment in the field, or traveling between regions, you can keep learning. Our mobile app enables you to download study materials and watch lectures offline, so connectivity never becomes a barrier to progress.

From airports to client sites, you can review readings, capture insights, and keep moving step by step toward your qualification—wherever work takes you.

Mastery through open‑book assessments

We emphasise open‑book assessments that mirror real-world problem solving. Instead of recalling isolated facts, you’ll analyze, synthesise, and apply knowledge to complex scenarios—precisely the skills senior leaders and researchers use every day.

This approach rewards depth of understanding, ethical judgment, and evidence‑based reasoning. You’ll graduate not only with credentials, but with a refined capacity to think, investigate, and lead.

Learn from globally educated faculty

Be mentored by tutors and faculty who have graduated from world‑renowned institutions such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. Their diverse expertise helps you connect theory to practice and research to impact.

Guided by scholars and practitioners at the forefront of their fields, you’ll sharpen your research design, strengthen your analysis, and pursue meaningful questions that can influence policy and practice.

A global network that opens doors

Join a diverse community of professionals from over 130 countries. In every cohort, you’ll collaborate with leaders across sectors—sharing perspectives, comparing strategies, and building relationships that extend far beyond graduation.

Our alumni work for international organisations such as the United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, and Sony—connections that can expand your horizons and accelerate your next move.

Flexible financing that fits your plan

Invest in your future on terms that work for you. Our fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest‑free instalments, helping you budget with confidence while you advance your career.

This flexibility means you can start when the timing is right and sustain your progression without compromising your professional or personal priorities.

How this programme empowers professionals in Namibia

Namibia’s strategic industries—including mining, energy, and logistics—demand leaders who can blend strategic vision with rigorous analysis. Through advanced management research, you can tackle real challenges such as operational excellence in mining, responsible resource governance, value‑chain optimisation, and safety leadership. The programme equips you to design and evaluate interventions that improve productivity, strengthen ESG outcomes, and enhance stakeholder trust.

As Namibia deepens its role as a logistics hub for the region and expands into renewable energy and green‑hydrogen opportunities, the ability to lead complex, cross‑border initiatives becomes decisive. Your learning can inform evidence‑based decisions on infrastructure utilisation, corridor efficiencies, public‑private partnerships, and investment cases—skills valued by enterprises, government agencies, and development partners.

Beyond heavy industry, sectors such as tourism, fisheries, agriculture, financial services, and technology benefit from leaders who can translate research into action. Whether you’re focused on sustainable tourism models, resilient supply chains, inclusive finance, or innovation ecosystems for SMEs, you’ll gain the tools to frame the right questions, test solutions, and drive measurable impact in Namibia and beyond.

Take the next step

Your journey to advanced research capability and senior leadership can start today—right where you are. Request our course catalogue to explore curriculum details, entry requirements, and upcoming start dates: Request our course catalogue.