MSc Management Research / Doctor of Business Administration — Study Online from Geneva, Switzerland

From your home in Geneva, Switzerland, you can begin the MSc Management Research / Doctor of Business Administration—an advanced, research-led pathway delivered in exclusive partnership between the University of Salford (UK) and Robert Kennedy College. Designed for ambitious professionals, the programme blends rigorous academic inquiry with practical impact you can carry into boardrooms, policy forums, and innovation teams worldwide.

Fully online, flexible, and internationally oriented, this pathway allows you to progress without pausing your life in Geneva. Whether you’re shaping strategy in finance, advancing initiatives across international organisations, or driving transformation in global industries, you will develop the evidence-based leadership, analytical depth, and scholarly credibility to make change happen.

Earn a British Degree Recognised Internationally

Stand on the shoulders of a renowned academic tradition. Completing this pathway awards a British degree respected by employers, peers, and institutions around the world. Your credentials signal rigorous scholarship, analytical mastery, and a commitment to research that informs real decisions.

For professionals operating across borders, global credibility matters. A British degree elevates your profile for international roles, cross-border projects, and collaborations that draw on shared standards of quality and academic excellence.

Finish 100% Online, in as Little as 4 Years

Your time is valuable. Progress from advanced management research into doctoral-level contribution through a fully online structure designed for working professionals. With focus and momentum, you can complete the programme in as little as four years—without stepping away from your career or life in Geneva.

This pathway is intentionally crafted for efficiency without compromise. You will build knowledge cumulatively, moving from taught elements into supervised research and a doctoral thesis that advances the state of practice and scholarship in your chosen domain.

Learn Without Fixed Live Sessions

There is no requirement to be online at specific times or dates. Study when it suits you—early mornings before the markets open, evenings after project deadlines, or weekends in between family commitments. Asynchronous learning puts you in control of your schedule.

Resources, discussions, and assessments are designed for flexibility. You’ll benefit from structured guidance and timely faculty feedback, while retaining the autonomy to choose when and how you engage each week.

Study Anywhere—Even on the Move

Traveling for client meetings to Zurich or flying across continents? Continue seamlessly through our mobile app. Download study materials and watch lectures offline so your learning never depends on a stable connection or a fixed location.

Whether you’re on Geneva’s tram, at Cointrin Airport, or between meetings on the Quai du Mont-Blanc, your campus is in your pocket—giving you the freedom to turn moments into progress.

Open-Book Assessments, Real-World Mastery

Instead of classical question-and-answer exams, you’ll engage in open-book assessments that mirror the complexity of real leadership and research. You’ll gather evidence, evaluate frameworks, and craft arguments grounded in data and literature—precisely the way decisions are made in practice.

This approach rewards deep understanding over memorisation. It cultivates the analytical discipline, methodological rigour, and persuasive writing expected at the highest levels of management and policy.

Learn from Faculty Educated at World-Renowned Universities

Your tutors and supervisors bring advanced training from universities such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. Their expertise spans research methods, applied management, and the translation of theory into measurable outcomes.

Mentored by scholar-practitioners with global perspectives, you’ll receive rigorous feedback on your ideas and steady guidance as you navigate literature, methodology, data collection, and thesis development.

Join a Truly Global Cohort and Network

Study alongside peers from more than 130 countries and connect with alumni working at organisations including Credit Suisse, Universite de Lausanne, Nestle, UBS, Chubb, Zurich, Novartis, Roche, International School of Central Switzerland, institut monte rosa, United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, Sony.

As part of this global community, you’ll participate in rich discussions, gain access to diverse case contexts, and develop a network that crosses industries and continents—a powerful asset for collaboration, research, and future opportunities.

Plan Your Investment with Flexible Payments

Our fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, helping you balance ambition and budget responsibly. You can spread payments to match your cash flow while continuing to invest in your career growth.

This predictable, staged approach makes a world-class research degree more accessible—without sacrificing quality, support, or outcomes.

Why This Programme Resonates in Geneva, Switzerland

At the heart of multilateral diplomacy and international cooperation, Geneva hosts a dense ecosystem of intergovernmental bodies, NGOs, and mission-driven foundations. With advanced training in management research and a doctoral thesis that addresses real challenges, you can contribute to evidence-based strategy, monitoring and evaluation, impact assessment, and policy design—skills that are highly valued across international organisations.

As a global hub for private banking, wealth management, and financial services, Geneva rewards leaders who combine analytical precision with strategic foresight. This programme strengthens your ability to investigate complex issues—from risk governance and compliance to fintech innovation and ESG integration—and to translate research into decisions that protect value, guide investment, and drive sustainable performance.

Geneva’s strengths also include luxury, high-end manufacturing, and international trade facilitation. Through your research, you can explore topics such as supply chain integrity, responsible sourcing, stakeholder trust, brand stewardship, and operational excellence in cross-border contexts—equipping you to lead transformation in sectors where reputation, quality, and sustainability are paramount.

Take the Next Step

Your doctoral journey can start today—from where you are, with the life you have, and the ambitions you’re ready to realise. If you’re prepared to turn insight into impact, and impact into leadership, we’re ready to guide you every step of the way. Request our course catalogue to explore modules, timelines, and how this pathway can help you achieve your goals from Geneva, Switzerland.