MSc Human Resource Management and Development — Study Online from Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

From the vibrant streets of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, you can unlock your global HR leadership potential without pausing your life. The MSc Human Resource Management and Development is delivered in exclusive partnership between the University of Salford (UK) and Robert Kennedy College, giving you the rigour of a British education with the flexibility of modern online learning.

Rooted in internationally applicable theory and contemporary best practice, this programme empowers you to shape strategy, lead people-centric change, and build high-performance cultures across borders. Study with purpose, ambition, and the freedom to design your own routine in Ouagadougou—while preparing yourself for an HR career with global reach.

Awarded a British degree recognised internationally

Completing this programme awards you a British master’s degree from a respected UK university—a powerful signal of quality for employers and organisations worldwide. Whether you aim to advance in West Africa, collaborate with multinational teams, or pivot into international roles, your credential carries the weight and credibility of the UK higher education tradition.

Employers value the combination of strategic thinking and evidence-based practice this degree represents. From performance management to organisational development and talent strategy, you will graduate with a qualification that resonates across borders and industries, opening doors throughout Africa and beyond.

Graduate in as little as 1 year, 100% online

Ambitious timelines shouldn’t require putting life on hold. This degree can be completed in as little as one year, fully online, enabling you to move from intention to achievement quickly and efficiently. Accelerate your progression while balancing work, family, and other priorities in Ouagadougou.

The streamlined structure focuses on depth where it matters and flexibility where you need it, so you can complete your master’s without commuting, relocating, or stepping away from your professional momentum.

No fixed lecture times—study on your schedule

There are no mandatory live sessions, fixed lecture times, or attendance windows. Learn through a dynamic mix of video, readings, case studies, and collaborative forums that you can access whenever it suits you. Early morning before work, late evening after family time, or on weekends—you choose.

This flexibility empowers you to create a rhythm that aligns with your energy and responsibilities. You remain in control of your calendar, while still benefiting from guided learning pathways and timely feedback from tutors.

Truly mobile learning, even offline

Study from anywhere in the world—even while on the move. Our mobile app enables you to download study materials and watch lectures offline, so your learning travels with you across Ouagadougou or on the road between cities. Connectivity doesn’t limit your progress.

Whether you’re commuting, traveling for work, or taking a quiet moment in a café, you can keep pace with your modules, reflect on frameworks, and contribute to discussions at the time and place that works best for you.

Open-book assessments that mirror real work

Instead of traditional question-and-answer exams, you’ll engage with open-book assessments that favour analysis, application, and strategic insight. This approach mirrors real professional contexts, where success depends on interpreting information, applying frameworks, and making sound, evidence-based decisions.

By working with authentic scenarios, you refine judgment, deepen understanding, and build a portfolio of thinking that translates directly to the challenges HR leaders face in organisations around the world.

Learn from faculty educated at leading universities

Your tutors are experienced practitioners and scholars who graduated from world-renowned institutions such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. They bring diverse perspectives, rigorous standards, and a passion for student success.

Expect constructive challenge, timely feedback, and guidance that stretches your thinking while supporting your progress. Their global backgrounds enrich the classroom experience, helping you see HR strategy through multiple lenses.

A truly global community and alumni network

Join a vibrant learning community of professionals from over 130 countries. You’ll collaborate with peers across sectors and continents, gaining insight into how HR strategy plays out in different organisational and cultural contexts. The conversations you begin here often grow into long-term professional relationships.

Our alumni work for international organisations including DHL, Dell, Disney, Orange, Bosch, CK-HUTCHISON, BASF, Nestle, Unilever, Daimler, United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, Sony.

Manageable fees with flexible instalments

Investing in your future should feel achievable. Our fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, helping you plan with confidence and maintain financial balance while you study.

This structure supports responsible progression toward your master’s, enabling you to align your learning goals with your budget and cash flow as you continue your career in Ouagadougou.

Opportunities for professionals in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

As Burkina Faso advances key sectors such as mining, logistics, and infrastructure, organisations need HR leaders who can build capable teams, strengthen safety cultures, and optimise workforce planning across complex supply chains. With this master’s, you will develop the strategic tools to design talent pipelines, drive engagement, and align people strategies with growth across these evolving industries.

Ouagadougou also hosts a vibrant ecosystem of NGOs, social enterprises, and international initiatives. The programme equips you with frameworks for ethical leadership, performance measurement, and stakeholder communication—valuable capabilities for professionals supporting mission-driven work where accountability and impact are paramount.

Rapid digitisation across telecommunications, financial services, and entrepreneurship creates new demand for HR leaders who can champion change, modernise policies, and cultivate future-ready skills. You will learn how to lead organisational development, manage change initiatives, and support leadership capacity building—capabilities that position you to contribute meaningfully to teams driving innovation in the capital.

Take the next step

Your next chapter can start right where you are. Build global capabilities, expand your network, and earn a respected British master’s—all from Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Request our course catalogue to explore modules, entry requirements, and upcoming start dates, and imagine where your master’s can take you.