MSc Human Resource Management and Development — Study Online from Toronto, Canada

Shape your career without pausing your life in Toronto. The MSc Human Resource Management and Development empowers ambitious professionals to study an advanced HR degree online while continuing to thrive in the city you call home. Designed for impact, its principles and frameworks are internationally applicable, giving you the confidence to lead people, transform cultures, and drive strategic value anywhere in the world.

Delivered in exclusive partnership between the University of Salford and Robert Kennedy College, this programme blends academic rigour with real-world relevance. You will learn to make evidence-based decisions, harness analytics, foster inclusive workplaces, and align people strategies with organisational performance—all without leaving Toronto’s vibrant economy and lifestyle.

Awards a British Degree Recognised Internationally

Earn a respected British postgraduate degree that signals global standards of quality. A British master’s is widely valued by employers and institutions around the world for its academic depth, critical thinking, and practical outcomes—credentials that travel with you across borders and industries.

Whether you plan to advance in Toronto or pursue opportunities abroad, your degree communicates that you are prepared to operate at a strategic level in diverse, international contexts. It provides portability, credibility, and doors to networks that span continents.

Complete 100% Online in as Little as 1 Year

Accelerate your trajectory with a focused, 100% online pathway that can be completed in as little as one year. Move efficiently through a structured curriculum that equips you with the knowledge and skills you can apply immediately in your current role.

Because the programme is designed for working professionals, you won’t lose momentum in your career. Instead, you will build expertise at speed—positioning yourself for promotion, transition, or leadership opportunities on a timeline that matches your ambition.

No Required Online Presence at Specific Times

Life in Toronto is dynamic—your studies should flex with it. There are no mandatory live classes at specific times, allowing you to organise your learning around work, family, and city life. Commute on the TTC, work late on projects, or volunteer on weekends—your study plan adapts to you.

With self-paced access to materials and guided milestones, you retain control over your schedule while receiving the structure and support needed to stay on track and succeed.

Study Anywhere—Even on the Move with the Mobile App

Whether you’re in a downtown café, on a GO Train to the GTA, or travelling for business, learning fits neatly into your day. Our mobile app lets you download study materials and watch lectures offline, so you can keep progressing without relying on a constant internet connection.

This portability means your study time appears where life allows—in short bursts or deep focus sessions. The ability to learn from anywhere makes consistency possible, and consistency drives results.

Open-Book Assessments that Mirror Real Work

Success at work is not about memorising facts—it’s about finding, evaluating, and applying the right information to solve complex problems. That’s why the programme emphasises open-book assessments instead of traditional question-and-answer exams.

You’ll be challenged to think critically, synthesise research, and produce evidence-based recommendations—exactly the kind of thinking that senior HR and people leaders are hired to deliver.

Learn from Faculty with World-Class Pedigrees

Be mentored by tutors and faculty who have graduated from renowned institutions such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. Their academic pedigree is matched by a commitment to teaching that connects theory to practice.

Access to experienced educators means you not only gain knowledge, but also insight—how to interpret data, manage change, lead ethically, and advocate for people while delivering measurable organisational value.

A Diverse Community from 130+ Countries

Join a truly global classroom where peers bring perspectives from every region and sector. This diversity enhances discussion, expands your worldview, and builds a network that can support your career for years to come—across time zones and industries.

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

Flexible Payments: fees in Up to 18 Monthly Interest-Free Instalments

Plan your investment with confidence. Our programme fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, helping you align your education with your monthly budget while you continue to work in Toronto.

This flexibility allows you to prioritise both your professional development and your financial goals—so you can advance without compromise.

Why This Degree Matters in Toronto, Canada

Strategic HR leadership is a competitive advantage in Toronto’s powerhouse financial services and fintech ecosystem. From the Big Five banks to high-growth fintech firms, organisations need leaders who can shape workforce strategy, build high-performance cultures, reduce turnover, and navigate responsible AI adoption in people processes. The MSc equips you to align talent with transformation—essential in a sector where trust, compliance, and innovation must coexist.

Toronto’s thriving technology and startup scene—spanning the Toronto–Waterloo Corridor—demands HR professionals who understand scaling, skills mapping, and DEI in fast-moving environments. With frameworks for organisational development, change management, and analytics, you’ll be ready to partner with founders and engineering leaders to attract, retain, and develop globally competitive teams.

Healthcare, education, public sector, professional services, and advanced manufacturing also anchor Toronto’s economy. These sectors rely on evidence-based HR to manage complex workforce challenges—multigenerational teams, hybrid work, employee wellbeing, and continuous upskilling. Your international perspective and strategic HR toolkit position you to lead initiatives that improve outcomes, strengthen culture, and support sustainable growth across the region.

Ready to take the next step?

Discover modules, schedules, and admission details. Request our course catalogue and start building the career you envision—from Toronto, for the world.