Executive Diploma in Advanced Research / PhD — Study from Bermuda

Advance your scholarly and professional journey without leaving Bermuda. The Executive Diploma in Advanced Research / PhD empowers you to conduct rigorous, high-impact research while you continue to thrive where you live and work. Delivered online in exclusive partnership between the University of Gloucestershire and Robert Kennedy College, this pathway blends academic excellence with the flexibility today’s leaders need. Its research principles and frameworks are designed to be transferable across borders and sectors, enabling you to generate insights and solutions with global relevance.

Whether you are preparing for a doctoral thesis or sharpening executive-level research capabilities, you will be guided to turn complex questions into actionable evidence. With an online learning experience built for professionals, you can study with confidence—secure in the knowledge that your ambitions are supported by a world-class team and a diverse, international peer network.

Awarded a British Degree, Recognised Internationally

Your qualification carries the credibility of a British award, long regarded as a benchmark of academic rigour and integrity around the world. Employers, institutions, and professional bodies appreciate the clarity and consistency of British standards, giving you a credential that travels with you across borders and sectors.

From your first research question to your final submission, you will be weaving a narrative of excellence that resonates globally. This recognition opens doors to international collaborations, cross-border roles, and leadership positions where evidence-based decision-making sets you apart.

Complete It 100% Online in as Little as 3–6 Months

Time is your most precious asset. This programme is designed to help you move decisively—from ambition to accomplishment—in as little as 3–6 months. Because the learning is streamlined and focused, you progress efficiently without compromising quality or depth.

Each module is purpose-built to accelerate your momentum while reinforcing the fundamentals of advanced research. You will emerge with a sharpened toolkit—ready to apply your learning immediately in your organisation and, if you choose, to continue on to doctoral-level research.

No Set Times or Dates—Truly Asynchronous

Life rarely follows a timetable. That’s why the learning experience is fully asynchronous: there are no mandatory live sessions to attend at specific times or dates. You choose when to watch lectures, contribute to discussions, and work on assessments—morning, evening, or weekends.

This freedom lets you align study with your most productive hours and professional commitments. Whether you’re leading meetings, travelling, or balancing family priorities, you’ll have the flexibility to maintain your rhythm without missing a beat.

Study Anywhere—Even Offline via the Mobile App

Your classroom travels with you. Access your course on desktop, tablet, or mobile, and keep learning even when you’re on the move. The mobile app lets you download key materials and lectures, so you can study offline on flights, ferries, or wherever connectivity is limited.

This portability ensures that your goals remain within reach regardless of your schedule or location. Progress through lectures, readings, and notes whenever and wherever inspiration strikes.

Open-Book Assessments That Reflect Real Research

Instead of traditional memorisation-based exams, you will complete open-book assessments that mirror the realities of advanced research and executive work. You’ll analyse scenarios, synthesise literature, and design robust methodologies—skills that transfer directly to your workplace.

This approach rewards critical thinking, creativity, and intellectual honesty. You will learn to frame questions, interrogate evidence, and present persuasive conclusions grounded in rigorous analysis.

Mentored by Faculty from World-Renowned Universities

Guidance matters—especially at advanced levels. Our tutors and faculty include graduates of leading institutions such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. Their expertise spans disciplines and industries, offering you a rich blend of perspectives and experience.

With mentors who understand the demands of high-stakes research and executive decision-making, you’ll receive feedback that challenges you to refine your thinking, deepen your inquiry, and elevate the impact of your work.

A Global Classroom and Alumni at Influential Organisations

Join a diverse cohort representing 130+ countries. Studying alongside peers from varied sectors and cultures broadens your thinking and strengthens your global awareness. You’ll engage in conversations that stretch your assumptions and reveal new ways of seeing and solving complex problems.

Our alumni can be found at international organisations including United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, Sony. Their trajectories speak to the programme’s relevance and the power of a research-led approach to leadership and innovation.

Flexible Payment—Up to 18 Monthly Interest-Free Instalments

Advancing your education should be achievable and predictable. Our fees can be spread over up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, helping you plan with confidence while you balance professional and personal responsibilities.

With a clear financial pathway, you can focus on what truly matters: mastering advanced research skills, building your portfolio of evidence, and accelerating your career.

Why This Programme Is a Strategic Fit for Professionals in Bermuda

Bermuda is a hub for re/insurance, financial services, asset management, and risk consulting—sectors that thrive on rigorous analysis and credible evidence. The programme’s advanced research training equips you to design and evaluate models, conduct robust literature reviews, and build defensible methodologies. Whether you are developing frameworks for solvency, catastrophe risk, ESG disclosures, or governance, you’ll acquire the tools to drive decisions that stand up to scrutiny.

Technology-enabled transformation continues to reshape financial and corporate services. With a strong grounding in research design and data-driven inquiry, you can lead initiatives in analytics, digitalisation, and innovation with confidence. The ability to translate complex findings into executive strategy makes you indispensable to boards, regulators, and senior leadership across Bermuda’s internationally connected industries.

Beyond finance and insurance, Bermuda’s economy is enriched by tourism, transportation, healthcare, non-profit, and public-sector institutions. The programme strengthens your capacity to evaluate policy, measure impact, and optimise operations. From sustainability and resilience projects to economic development and community outcomes, you will be prepared to propose evidence-based solutions that make a measurable difference.

Set Your Research in Motion—From Bermuda to the World

This is your moment to elevate your expertise, distinguish your profile, and create work that travels across borders. Begin a learning journey that rewards curiosity, resilience, and leadership—while you continue to live and work in Bermuda.

Request our course catalogue and take the next step toward the research, recognition, and impact you’re ready to achieve.