MSc Management Research / Doctor of Business Administration Online from Windhoek, Namibia

Shape your future in management research and leadership without leaving home. The MSc Management Research / Doctor of Business Administration is offered in an exclusive partnership between the University of Salford and Robert Kennedy College, bringing a rigorous, globally relevant learning experience to you in Windhoek, Namibia. Master advanced theory that you can apply internationally, deepen your research expertise, and accelerate your executive credibility while keeping your life and work on track.

Whether you aim to influence strategy, lead transformation, or conduct impactful applied research, this programme gives you the focus, structure, and mentorship to excel—all delivered online with the flexibility you need and the academic standards you expect from a British degree.

Awarded a British degree recognised internationally

Stand out with a credential that travels. Completing this programme awards you a British degree, a mark of quality and academic integrity that is widely respected by employers, universities, and professional bodies around the world. It signals analytical rigour, research capability, and leadership potential in complex, global settings.

For you, that means confidence when presenting your profile to multinational employers, international NGOs, or academic institutions—your achievement is instantly understood and valued across borders, industries, and cultures.

Complete the programme 100% online in as little as 4 years

Advance on a timeline that respects your ambitions. This pathway is designed so you can complete your studies fully online in as little as 4 years, enabling you to plan your professional milestones with clarity while gaining the knowledge and research depth you need for senior roles.

Each stage is structured to deliver momentum: build foundational research mastery at the master’s level and progress toward doctoral-level contribution—without pausing your career or relocating.

No mandatory live attendance—study on your schedule

Life doesn’t run on a classroom timetable. With no requirement to be online at specific times or dates, you can engage with lectures and materials whenever your schedule allows—early morning, late evening, or between meetings.

This true flexibility supports consistent progress. You’ll collaborate with peers and faculty through asynchronous discussions and feedback loops that respect time zones and professional commitments, ensuring you never have to choose between work, life, and learning.

Learn anywhere—even offline with our mobile app

Take your studies wherever life takes you. Our mobile app lets you download study materials and watch lectures offline, so you can learn during commutes, business trips, or weekend getaways—without hunting for Wi‑Fi.

That means you stay productive on the move, turning small pockets of time into meaningful progress. Your classroom is as portable as your phone or tablet—study seamlessly from Windhoek or anywhere your journey leads.

Open‑book assessments that mirror real‑world problem‑solving

We prioritise thinking over memorisation. Assessments are open‑book and designed to test your ability to analyse, synthesise, and apply theory to real scenarios—just as you would in a boardroom or research briefing.

Expect robust tasks: critical literature reviews, evidence‑based proposals, and practice‑focused research that demonstrate your judgement, integrity, and impact—qualities senior leaders and research sponsors value most.

Guided by faculty with elite global backgrounds

Learn from experienced tutors and supervisors whose academic backgrounds include world‑renowned institutions such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. Their diverse expertise brings you a rich blend of methodological rigour and practical insight.

Benefit from constructive critique, personalised guidance, and research‑informed teaching that stretches your thinking, refines your scholarly voice, and strengthens your contributions to management practice.

A diverse global cohort with notable alumni outcomes

Join an international learning community representing over 130 countries. Your peers bring perspectives from multiple sectors and regions, enriching debate and exposing you to how management challenges are tackled worldwide.

Graduates have gone on to roles and projects connected with leading organisations, including the United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, and Sony. Their stories reflect the programme’s emphasis on practical impact, ethical leadership, and global relevance.

Flexible fees—spread payments over up to 18 monthly interest‑free instalments

Invest in your future with clarity and control. Our fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest‑free instalments, helping you balance professional, personal, and educational commitments without compromising your ambitions.

This straightforward approach allows you to plan ahead, manage cash flow, and stay focused on what matters most: producing meaningful research and advancing your career.

From Windhoek to the world—career impact you can create

Windhoek’s role as Namibia’s administrative and commercial hub offers fertile ground for applied management research and strategic leadership. With strong public institutions, an expanding services sector, and growing opportunities in finance, logistics, and entrepreneurship, your advanced training equips you to design evidence‑based policies, lead transformation initiatives, and influence decision‑making across public and private domains.

The country’s strategic priorities—ranging from sustainable resource stewardship and mining value chains to renewable energy and green hydrogen—invite rigorous research and practical leadership. As a graduate, you can contribute to governance frameworks, operational excellence, and innovation roadmaps that support responsible growth and international partnerships.

Tourism, transport corridors connecting to regional markets, and technology‑enabled services continue to open new avenues for managerial innovation. The programme’s focus on research‑driven practice empowers you to evaluate complex systems, build data‑informed strategies, and communicate insights that stakeholders trust—skills that are directly transferable to Windhoek’s dynamic business landscape.

Ready to take the next step?

If you’re ready to unlock doctoral‑level thinking and elevate your leadership without leaving Windhoek, Namibia, we’d love to share more. Request our course catalogue to explore modules, structure, and how this online pathway can fit your life and ambitions.