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

Imagine advancing your leadership and research capabilities from your home in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht, or anywhere in the Netherlands—without pausing your career. The MSc Management Research / Doctor of Business Administration is delivered in exclusive partnership between the University of Salford and Robert Kennedy College, bringing British academic excellence to your fingertips. Rooted in rigorous inquiry and practical insight, its theory and methods are readily applicable across industries and borders.

This is a pathway for ambitious professionals who want to lead with evidence, influence strategic decisions, and deliver measurable outcomes. You will engage with cutting-edge management research, develop a distinctive research portfolio, and evolve from practitioner to thought leader—while continuing to live, work, and thrive in the Netherlands.

Earn a British Degree Recognised Worldwide

A British degree is an international calling card—synonymous with academic quality, critical thinking, and professional credibility. Completing this programme demonstrates that you can interrogate complex problems, synthesize global evidence, and translate research into action.

Whether you pursue opportunities in multinational corporations, public policy, or entrepreneurial ventures, a British credential signals trust, rigor, and readiness to operate on a global stage—qualities sought by employers and partners around the world.

Graduate 100% Online in as Little as 4 Years

Designed for working professionals, the programme provides a clear and efficient route to completion—100% online—in as little as four years. You will progress through milestones that steadily build your scholarly voice, culminating in a doctoral-level contribution to practice.

This flexible timeline respects the realities of senior roles, family life, and evolving goals. It allows you to plan, pace, and complete substantive research without stepping away from your responsibilities or your life in the Netherlands.

Study on Your Schedule—No Mandatory Live Attendance

Your time is valuable. With no requirement to be online at specific times and dates, you learn when it suits you—early mornings, lunch breaks, late evenings, or weekends. The materials, discussions, and guidance are designed to work around your schedule.

Asynchronous learning empowers you to reflect deeply, revisit lectures, and participate thoughtfully in academic dialogue. You stay in control of your time—without compromising the quality of your engagement or the depth of your work.

Truly Mobile Learning—Anywhere, Even Offline

Whether you are commuting across the Randstad, meeting clients across Europe, or flying long-haul, you can keep learning through our mobile app. Access your modules on desktop, tablet, or phone—seamlessly.

Download study materials and watch lectures offline, so travel never slows your progress. Your learning moves with you, ensuring continuity of momentum even when you are on the go.

Open-Book Assessments that Reflect Real Practice

Real-world leadership is not about memorizing answers—it’s about finding them. That’s why the programme uses open-book assessments, which reward research mastery, resourcefulness, and analytical clarity over rote recall.

You will practice the very skills that define effective executives and scholar-practitioners: framing questions, evaluating evidence, applying theory, and crafting arguments grounded in the literature and in practice.

Learn from Faculty Educated at World‑Renowned Universities

Your tutors and faculty include graduates of globally respected institutions such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. They bring international perspectives, academic rigor, and practical insight into your learning journey.

Expect timely, constructive feedback and mentorship that challenge you to refine your thinking, elevate your research design, and position your work to make a meaningful contribution in your field.

Join a Global Community Across 130+ Countries

Study alongside talented peers from more than 130 countries. This diversity broadens your perspective, stretches your assumptions, and expands your professional network—an invaluable asset for leaders driving change in complex, interconnected markets.

Graduates and alumni are making an impact with international organisations such as the United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, and Sony. Their pathways demonstrate the transferability of the programme’s skills and the strength of its global network.

Manageable Payments with Flexible Instalments

Invest in your future with confidence. Our fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest free instalments, helping you plan your budget without large, upfront costs.

This approach keeps your education accessible and predictable, so you can focus on your studies and your career growth, not on cash flow constraints.

Advance Your Impact in the Netherlands

Logistics and supply chain leaders can leverage this programme’s research-driven approach to innovate in hubs like the Port of Rotterdam and Schiphol. From optimizing digital supply chains and resilience strategies to sustainability metrics and stakeholder alignment, your projects can inform decisions that ripple across Europe and beyond—without your studies ever needing to be location-bound.

In the Netherlands’ high-tech and innovation ecosystem—think Brainport Eindhoven, semiconductors, AI, and deep tech—this programme helps you translate complex technology roadmaps into evidence-based leadership. You will develop the research and analytical skills to shape R&D portfolios, operational strategies, and governance frameworks that support growth, scalability, and cross-border collaboration.

For professionals driving the energy transition, circular economy initiatives, and agri-food innovation, the programme equips you to quantify impact, evaluate policy implications, and design interventions that create measurable value. From offshore wind to horticulture and sustainable manufacturing, you will build a research profile that supports strategic choices aligned with ESG priorities and long-term competitiveness.

Start from the Netherlands, Lead Anywhere

Your next chapter doesn’t require a move or a career break—it requires a decision. If you are ready to elevate your influence, deepen your expertise, and contribute research that matters, begin today. Request our course catalogue and discover how this online British pathway can help you make a lasting impact—locally and globally.