MSc Management Research / Doctor of Business Administration — Study from Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Shape your leadership future from where you are. The MSc Management Research / Doctor of Business Administration is offered in exclusive partnership between the University of Salford (UK) and Robert Kennedy College, designed for ambitious professionals who want to elevate their careers without relocating. While you live and work in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, you can master advanced management theory that you can apply across industries and borders.

This online pathway brings together the rigour of British higher education with an innovative digital learning experience. You will investigate complex organisational challenges, refine your research capabilities, and build the strategic confidence to lead transformation—locally, regionally, and globally.

A British Degree Recognised Across the World

Graduate with a respected British degree awarded by a public university—an internationally recognised credential that signals academic excellence and professional credibility. Wherever your career takes you, the quality and reputation of a UK degree can open doors and help your profile stand out to employers and partners.

Whether your next move involves advancing within a major enterprise, advising boards, or launching ventures that cross borders, the British postgraduate standard provides a trusted benchmark of your knowledge, research ability, and leadership potential.

Finish 100% Online in as Little as 4 Years

Build your degree at a pace that fits your life. The programme is structured so you can complete it 100% online in as little as four years, enabling meaningful progress without pausing your career. Each stage is thoughtfully designed to move you from advanced coursework to applied research and the doctoral thesis.

By combining focused modules with guided research milestones, you maintain momentum while gaining depth. This balance allows you to produce high-impact work and reach graduation on a timeline that aligns with your ambitions.

Study on Your Schedule—No Fixed Login Times

Your commitments are real; your learning can be flexible. There are no mandatory live sessions or fixed login times. You choose when to watch lectures, contribute to discussions, and advance your research, making it easier to integrate study with work, family, travel, and life in Dammam.

This self-paced structure empowers you to study when you are at your best—early mornings, late evenings, or weekends—while staying connected through supportive academic communities and timely feedback from faculty.

Learn Anywhere, Even Offline with Our Mobile App

Study wherever life takes you. With our mobile app, you can download study materials, access case studies, and watch lectures offline—perfect for commutes, business trips, or time away from your desk. Your classroom travels with you.

Whether you are moving between meetings in the city, visiting project sites, or travelling abroad, your progress continues uninterrupted. Seamless syncing brings your notes and highlights back online when you reconnect.

Real-World, Open-Book Assessments

We use open-book assessments designed to evaluate how you think, research, and apply knowledge—not how well you memorise. These assessments mirror the real-world tasks of senior leaders: analysing complex information, forming sound judgments, and delivering actionable recommendations.

Expect to engage with contemporary literature, data, and case material as you craft arguments and evidence-based solutions. This reflective, research-oriented approach builds the exact capabilities needed for impactful decision-making.

Learn from World-Class Faculty

Benefit from tutors and supervisors who have graduated from world-renowned institutions, including Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. Their diverse academic and professional backgrounds enrich your learning with multiple perspectives.

Alongside expert guidance on research design and methodology, you will gain strategic insight into leading change, navigating uncertainty, and communicating complex ideas to varied stakeholders—skills that distinguish senior leaders.

Join a Truly Global Community

Study with peers from over 130 countries, extending your professional network across continents and industries. Through collaborative projects and discussion boards, you will encounter new ideas, challenge assumptions, and build relationships that can translate into partnerships and opportunities.

Our alumni are employed by leading international organisations such as Aramco, United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, and Sony.

Manageable Fees with Up to 18 Monthly Instalments

Invest in your future with flexible planning. Our fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, helping you spread the cost over time while you continue working and advancing.

This approach allows you to allocate resources strategically, maintain financial stability, and focus on learning—confident that your investment is paced for sustainability and long-term benefit.

Why This Programme Matters in Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Dammam sits at the heart of the Kingdom’s energy landscape and a rapidly evolving industrial ecosystem. With strong links to oil and gas, petrochemicals, and advanced manufacturing, leadership grounded in rigorous management research is in high demand. This programme equips you to tackle sector-specific challenges—from operational excellence and safety to digital transformation and sustainability—through evidence-based strategies and robust organisational analysis.

As the logistics and maritime gateway of the Eastern Province, Dammam’s connectivity drives supply chain innovation. You will develop the skills to research and optimise complex value chains, enhance port-to-plant coordination, manage risk across global networks, and guide data-driven decision-making that improves resilience, cost efficiency, and ESG performance.

Aligned with Saudi Vision 2030 and the region’s diversification goals, the programme also strengthens your capacity to lead large projects, advise on corporate governance, and shape transformation in healthcare, technology, services, and entrepreneurship. Whether you aim to progress within major enterprises, consult across industries, or contribute to policy and public value, your research and leadership toolkit will position you to deliver measurable impact in Dammam and beyond.

The Power of an Exclusive Partnership

This programme is delivered through an exclusive partnership between the University of Salford and Robert Kennedy College. It blends the academic heritage and quality assurance of a UK public university with a digital-first learning environment tailored to busy professionals.

You will experience a rigorous curriculum, responsive support, and a research journey that culminates in an original, practice-relevant thesis—one you can shape around your industry, organisation, or professional goals.

Begin Your Journey from Dammam

Advance your career without pausing your life. Elevate your expertise, grow your international network, and gain a British degree—while studying flexibly from Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

Request our course catalogue to explore modules, faculty, and admissions details, and take the next step toward your MSc Management Research / Doctor of Business Administration.