MSc Management Research / Doctor of Business Administration — Study Online from Dubai, United Arab Emirates

If you are ready to elevate your leadership and academic credibility without relocating, the MSc Management Research / Doctor of Business Administration offers a rigorous pathway to advanced scholarship and executive impact—delivered fully online in exclusive partnership between the University of Salford and Robert Kennedy College. From Dubai, United Arab Emirates, you can immerse yourself in cutting-edge management theory and research methods that empower you to address complex, real-world challenges across industries and borders.

Whether you influence strategy in finance, scale ventures in technology, steer large projects in construction and real estate, or lead service excellence in hospitality and aviation, this research-driven route equips you with analytical depth, evidence-based decision-making, and professional distinction to create lasting value and thought leadership in your field.

Earn a British Degree with Global Recognition

This programme culminates in a British degree awarded by the University of Salford, a public university known for applied learning and industry-relevant research. A British postgraduate qualification is internationally respected and communicates rigorous standards, critical thinking, and professional integrity to employers and stakeholders worldwide.

In a global city like Dubai, where business is inherently international, the credibility of a British degree can strengthen your professional profile across markets—whether you are advancing within your organisation, exploring regional opportunities, or connecting with partners on a global stage.

100% Online — Complete in as Little as 4 Years

Designed for ambitious professionals, the programme can be completed 100% online in as little as 4 years, allowing you to pace your learning while continuing to grow your career. You will build a strong foundation in research design and methodology and progress toward advanced inquiry that contributes meaningful insights to management practice.

This structured yet flexible pathway lets you sustain momentum—building capabilities in stages, applying new knowledge immediately in your professional context, and progressing toward a capstone research project that reflects your interests and goals.

No Fixed Live Sessions — Study on Your Schedule

Your life is dynamic; your learning should be too. The programme does not require online presence at specific times and dates, so you can engage with lectures, readings, and discussions when your schedule allows. Whether you prefer early mornings, late evenings, or weekend study sprints, your pathway adapts to you.

Asynchronous delivery ensures you can revisit key concepts, pause and reflect, and truly internalise the material—transforming learning from a calendar constraint into a continuous, personally optimised process.

Truly Mobile Learning — Study Anywhere, Even Offline

Traveling for work? Commuting across the city? Our mobile app lets you study from anywhere in the world, even while on the move. Download study materials and watch lectures offline, so your learning never pauses when connectivity is limited or your schedule is fluid.

Seamlessly switch between devices, keep your notes and progress synced, and turn transit time into productive growth—sustaining consistency that compounds into expertise.

Open-Book Assessments that Reflect Real Management Practice

Instead of classical question/answer exams, the programme uses open books assessments that mirror how senior professionals work: researching, synthesising, referencing, and constructing compelling arguments supported by evidence.

This approach rewards applied judgment and critical thinking. You will demonstrate mastery by engaging with the literature, building frameworks, and proposing solutions—skills that transfer directly to boardrooms, project rooms, and policy tables.

Learn from Faculty Educated at World-Renowned Universities

Your tutors and faculty bring diverse academic roots and global experience into the classroom, with degrees from world-renowned universities such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. They understand both academic rigor and executive realities.

Expect thoughtful guidance, constructive critique, and mentorship that pushes you beyond comfort zones while supporting your unique aspirations. The aim is not only to inform, but to transform—helping you develop a distinctive research voice and managerial perspective.

A Truly Global Classroom with Impactful Alumni

Join a diverse student community from over 130 countries. You will learn alongside professionals across industries and cultures, exploring different perspectives, exchanging best practices, and building a global network that endures long after graduation.

Our alumni work for international organisations such as Raffles World Academy, United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, and Sony—testament to the programme’s reach and the global mindset it cultivates.

Flexible Payments with Up to 18 Monthly Interest-Free Instalments

Invest in your future with a payment approach designed for working professionals. Our fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, allowing you to plan with confidence and maintain financial flexibility as you progress.

This predictable structure makes advanced study accessible without compromising your current commitments—so you can move forward decisively, one step at a time.

Built for Ambition in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dubai’s position as a financial and innovation hub creates powerful opportunities for research-minded leaders. The programme’s focus on evidence-based management can help you explore topics central to the region’s growth—from governance, risk, and compliance in financial services to fintech adoption, customer analytics, and performance measurement that supports sustainable expansion.

As a logistics, trade, and aviation gateway, Dubai thrives on operational excellence and strategic coordination. Your research can delve into supply chain resilience, data-driven operations, digital transformation, and service design—areas with clear relevance to ports, airlines, free zones, and cross-border commerce.

With dynamic sectors such as real estate, construction, tourism, and hospitality, the city offers a living laboratory for leadership, project governance, stakeholder management, and service innovation. By applying advanced research methods, you can generate insights that support high-impact initiatives—whether in smart city solutions, sustainable development, or experience-driven services that define Dubai’s global brand.

Why This Programme, Why Now

The world is changing quickly, and organisations need leaders who can separate signal from noise—those who can form the right questions, gather the right evidence, and translate insight into action. This online pathway empowers you to do exactly that while maintaining your momentum in one of the world’s most dynamic cities.

From your base in Dubai, you will join a global network, earn an internationally recognised degree, and cultivate the research-driven mindset that drives meaningful, measurable impact—at work, in your industry, and across borders.

Take the Next Step

Ready to explore modules, schedules, and the application journey? Request our course catalogue to discover how this online programme can align with your goals and your life in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.