MSc Project Management — Study Online from Dakar, Senegal

Advance your career and lead ambitious initiatives from the heart of West Africa. The MSc Project Management, delivered in exclusive partnership between the University of Salford and Robert Kennedy College, brings a rigorous, internationally relevant curriculum to your laptop and phone—so you can grow into a confident project leader while living and working in Dakar, Senegal.

Designed for working professionals and ambitious graduates alike, this British master’s empowers you with the frameworks, methods, and leadership skills to deliver outcomes in complex, fast-moving environments. You’ll gain the global perspective to navigate stakeholders, budgets, risks, and change—building the strategic mindset that organisations value across industries and borders.

Awards a British Degree Recognised Internationally

Earning a British master’s signals quality, credibility, and high academic standards to employers and clients worldwide. Your degree—awarded in the UK—travels with you wherever opportunity leads, strengthening your profile across continents and sectors.

From global corporates to fast-scaling ventures and NGOs, a British credential enhances your professional currency and competitiveness. It complements the leading methodologies and standards used internationally, supporting your progression into roles with broader scope and responsibility.

Complete Your Master’s 100% Online—in as Little as 1 Year

Accelerate your growth without pausing your life. With a carefully structured online pathway, it’s possible to complete this master’s in as little as 12 months—allowing you to realise the benefits sooner while maintaining your professional momentum in Dakar.

The streamlined format focuses your time on high-impact learning and applied work, helping you translate new knowledge into visible results on the job. Every module is designed to move you forward efficiently, without compromising depth or academic integrity.

True Flexibility—No Required Live Attendance

Your schedule, your pace. The programme does not require you to be online at specific times or dates, giving you the freedom to study early in the morning, during lunch, at night, or on weekends—whatever fits your responsibilities.

This flexibility empowers you to plan study sprints around peak work periods and personal commitments. You stay in control of your learning rhythm while always having access to guidance, resources, and feedback when you need them.

Study Anywhere—Even Offline with Our Mobile App

Whether you’re at home in Dakar, commuting across the city, or travelling, you can keep learning through our mobile app. Download study materials and lectures to your device and continue progressing—even when you’re offline.

Seamless access keeps your momentum high. Pick up where you left off between meetings, review lectures on flights, and use short pockets of time for meaningful study that accumulates into big gains.

Open-Book Assessments that Mirror Real-World Practice

Instead of traditional question-and-answer exams, you’ll engage in open-book assessments that reward understanding, analysis, and authentic application. This approach reflects how modern project leaders actually work—consulting models, data, and sources to propose solutions and drive results.

You’ll build the habit of synthesising information, defending recommendations, and communicating with clarity—skills that transfer directly to stakeholder meetings, board updates, and project reviews.

Learn from Faculty Educated at World-Renowned Universities

Your tutors and faculty bring rich academic and industry backgrounds, including graduates from globally respected institutions such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis.

They combine scholarship with real-world insight, guiding you to apply theory with precision and purpose. Expect challenging ideas, constructive feedback, and mentorship that helps you become a more confident, evidence-led project professional.

Join a Truly Global Cohort—130+ Nationalities

Learn alongside peers from more than 130 countries, broadening your perspective through international dialogue and cross-cultural collaboration. This diversity mirrors the modern project environment, where success depends on engaging stakeholders with different priorities and viewpoints.

Our alumni can be found in leading organisations around the world, including Google, Microsoft, DHL, Dell, ICBC Bank, HSBC, Santander, Westpac, Accenture, Disney, United Nations, ICRC, The World Bank, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, Sony.

Manageable Payments—Up to 18 Monthly Interest-Free Instalments

Invest in your future with a plan that respects your present. Our fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, helping you balance study with life’s other priorities.

This steady, predictable approach makes progression possible now—without delaying your ambitions for later. You can plan confidently and focus on what matters most: learning that moves your career forward.

Why This MSc Matters for Careers in Dakar, Senegal

Dakar is a strategic hub for West Africa—home to vital infrastructure, logistics, and trade. With major transport initiatives and the Port of Dakar’s ongoing relevance to regional supply chains, project managers with strong planning, risk, and stakeholder capabilities are in high demand. This programme equips you to lead cross-functional teams, deliver capital projects, and optimise timelines and budgets across complex, multi-actor environments.

Energy, mining, and renewables are powering new opportunity. From offshore developments and power distribution to wind and solar projects, Senegal’s evolving energy mix requires professionals who can manage technical interfaces, regulatory requirements, and community engagement. The MSc prepares you to align multidisciplinary stakeholders, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance—skills that translate directly to large-scale initiatives shaping the nation’s future.

Dakar also hosts a vibrant ecosystem of financial services, telecoms, technology, and international organisations. Whether you’re driving digital transformation, scaling fintech platforms, enhancing telecom networks, or coordinating programmes with NGOs and multilaterals, you’ll benefit from advanced competencies in governance, change management, and benefits realisation. The degree gives you the tools to move from task execution to strategic leadership—creating measurable value for your organisation and community.

Your Next Step

If you’re ready to lead with confidence and deliver outcomes that matter—without relocating—this online MSc is your launchpad. Build the knowledge, discipline, and global network to take on your next challenge from Dakar and beyond.

Request our course catalogue to explore modules, schedules, and how to apply. Your future in project leadership can start today, right where you are.