MSc Human Resource Management and Development Online from Burkina Faso

Imagine transforming the way organisations attract, develop, and empower people—without pressing pause on your life in Burkina Faso. The MSc Human Resource Management and Development, delivered online through an exclusive partnership between the University of Salford and Robert Kennedy College, brings a rigorous, career-focused education to your laptop or phone. Designed for ambitious professionals, this programme blends cutting-edge theory with practical application so you can lead confidently in any industry, anywhere in the world.

Whether you are based in Ouagadougou, Bobo-Dioulasso, or working on the move, you can study flexibly and purposefully. Learn to shape talent strategies, drive inclusive cultures, manage change, and align people initiatives with organisational goals—skills that travel across borders and sectors. Your classroom is international, your schedule is your own, and your ambition is the curriculum’s north star.

Earn a British Degree Recognised Around the World

Your qualification is a British master’s degree, a powerful signal of quality, credibility, and academic rigor. It tells employers, clients, and partners that you’ve mastered the people and organisational disciplines that underpin sustainable performance.

From multinational corporations to NGOs and high-growth startups, the global recognition of a British master’s opens doors. It supports international mobility, cross-border collaboration, and a professional identity that travels wherever your career takes you.

Graduate in as Little as 1 Year — 100% Online

Accelerate your progress without compromising your responsibilities. With a focused and efficient structure, it’s possible to complete the programme in as little as 12 months, entirely online.

This fast, flexible route helps you convert motivation into momentum. You move from learning to implementation quickly—applying insights to your organisation and seeing impact while you study.

No Fixed Times or Dates — Truly Asynchronous Learning

There are no required live sessions at specific times. Study when you are most focused, whether that’s early morning, late evening, or between professional commitments.

Asynchronous delivery means you control your pace each week. Engage deeply with materials, discussion forums, and assignments on your timeline—without sacrificing work, family, or community obligations.

Study Anywhere — Even Offline with Our Mobile App

Learn from anywhere in the world—at home, in the office, or while travelling. Our mobile app lets you download study materials and watch lectures offline, so connectivity never stands in your way.

Review readings on your phone, replay complex concepts on a tablet, and keep your learning moving, even when you’re on the move. Your classroom is as portable as your ambitions.

Open-Book Assessments That Reflect the Real World

Instead of classical question-and-answer exams, you’ll complete open-book assessments. These reward critical thinking, synthesis, and applied problem-solving—the very capabilities modern HR leaders need.

Bring frameworks, research, and case analysis together to craft persuasive, evidence-based solutions to contemporary people challenges. It’s an assessment approach designed for professionals who deliver real outcomes.

Learn from Faculty with Elite Academic Backgrounds

Benefit from tutors and faculty who graduated from world-renowned universities, including Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. They bring academic excellence and practical experience to every interaction.

Expect constructive feedback, high expectations, and meaningful mentorship—support that challenges you to sharpen your thinking and elevate your leadership.

Join a Global Community from 130+ Countries

Our student body is truly international—spanning over 130 countries—with alumni working for leading organisations such as DHL, Dell, Disney, Orange, Bosch, CK-HUTCHISON, BASF, Nestle, Unilever, Daimler, United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, Sony.

In this diverse cohort, you’ll exchange perspectives, build a global network, and cultivate relationships that can spark opportunity throughout your career. Your peers broaden your worldview and help you benchmark at an international level.

Flexible Payments with Interest-Free Instalments

Invest in your future with a simple plan. Programme fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly, interest-free instalments—helping you manage cash flow and commit to your goals with confidence.

Transparent costs, predictable budgeting, and no surprise financing charges make it easier to balance professional growth with financial responsibility.

Why Studying from Burkina Faso Can Be Your Advantage

In Burkina Faso’s dynamic extractives sector—especially gold mining and its supporting services—skilled HR leaders are essential. With advanced knowledge in workforce planning, health and safety culture, labour relations, and ethical supply chains, graduates can help organisations attract scarce talent, develop local capability, and meet international compliance standards. The programme’s international frameworks equip you to navigate complex, multi-stakeholder environments with confidence.

Agriculture, agri-processing, and logistics are vital engines of the national economy. As these sectors modernise, HR professionals who can design fair performance systems, upskill teams, and support digital transformation will be in high demand. From growing SMEs to regional distributors and telecoms, the ability to build resilient, inclusive people practices is a strategic advantage—driving productivity, retention, and operational excellence.

Burkina Faso also hosts an active ecosystem of NGOs, development agencies, and public institutions. Organisations operating in humanitarian, education, health, and infrastructure projects need HR leaders who understand ethical recruitment, safeguarding, volunteer management, duty of care, and donor-compliant reporting. The programme’s globally applicable theory prepares you to shape policies, strengthen culture, and lead people-centred change across missions that matter.

Take Your Next Step

Your career deserves a master’s that travels the world with you. Build expertise that shapes workplaces, empowers people, and accelerates performance—without leaving Burkina Faso. Request our course catalogue to explore modules, entry requirements, and upcoming intakes.