MSc Management Research / Doctor of Business Administration — Online from Iraq

Advance your leadership and research influence without leaving home. Through the exclusive partnership between the University of Salford and Robert Kennedy College, the MSc Management Research / Doctor of Business Administration empowers you to study at doctoral level online from Iraq while balancing work, family, and ambitions for global impact.

From Baghdad to Basra to Erbil, you can build a rigorous research agenda, elevate your strategic thinking, and translate insight into action. Grounded in internationally applicable management theory and research methods, this programme helps you frame complex challenges, generate evidence-based solutions, and communicate results that resonate with decision-makers worldwide.

Awarded a British Degree Recognised Internationally

Earn a British postgraduate qualification that opens doors across borders. The prestige of a British degree signals academic rigor, critical inquiry, and a tradition of scholarship that employers and institutions recognize worldwide. It is a compelling mark of quality whether your next step is senior leadership, consultancy, or academia.

Your research journey culminates in a degree that reflects internationally benchmarked standards. The knowledge, methods, and scholarly output you develop are portable—strong assets for careers that move between markets and cultures, from the Middle East to Europe, North America, and beyond.

100% Online — Complete in as Little as 4 Years

Follow a structured path from advanced research methods to proposal, fieldwork, analysis, and thesis—entirely online. A clear timeline and milestone-based progression support you in completing the programme in as little as four years while maintaining your professional momentum.

This flexible timeframe allows you to plan your study rhythm around peak work periods, family priorities, and travel. The design supports steady, sustainable progress—so you never have to put your career on hold to achieve doctoral-level excellence.

No Fixed Lecture Times

Study on your schedule. The programme does not require online presence at specific times and dates, letting you engage with lectures, readings, and assessments when you are most focused—early mornings, late evenings, or weekends.

This asynchronous model respects your time zone and your commitments. Whether you are overseeing operations, consulting with clients, or managing projects, your learning fits into—not against—your daily rhythm.

Study Anywhere — Even Offline with Our Mobile App

Learning travels with you. Our mobile app lets you download study materials and watch lectures offline, so you can learn on the move—during commutes, while traveling, or from remote locations with limited connectivity.

Your progress syncs when you reconnect, reducing barriers to consistent study. This anywhere, anytime access keeps your research moving forward, even on days when a laptop and a strong connection are out of reach.

Open-Book Assessments that Reward Insight

We prioritize understanding over rote memorization. Open-book assessments replace classical question-and-answer exams, inviting you to apply concepts to real problems, marshal evidence, and craft persuasive, well-referenced analyses.

This approach mirrors how leaders work in practice—consulting data, literature, and expert perspectives to design solutions. You will sharpen the skills that matter: critical thinking, synthesis, and evidence-based decision-making.

Mentorship from Faculty Educated at World-Renowned Universities

Learn with tutors and supervisors who are graduates of leading institutions including Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. Their academic training and professional experience inform teaching that is rigorous, relevant, and globally aware.

Expect guidance that stretches your thinking, feedback that strengthens your research design, and mentorship that connects your work to international standards and conversations. You are supported to produce scholarship that stands up in boardrooms and peer review alike.

A Global Network Across 130+ Countries

Join a diverse cohort of professionals from over 130 countries—leaders, entrepreneurs, analysts, and policymakers who bring rich perspectives to every discussion. This global classroom expands your context and your contacts.

Our alumni work for international organisations like United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, Sony.

Manageable Payments in Up to 18 Monthly Instalments

Invest in your future with a plan designed for working professionals. Our fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, helping you manage cash flow while you advance your education.

This predictable schedule supports better budgeting without compromising on quality. You can build your credentials and research portfolio now, while pacing your financial commitment responsibly.

How This Degree Can Elevate Your Impact in Iraq

Energy and infrastructure remain pillars of Iraq’s economy. With advanced research skills in management, strategy, and operations, you can contribute to projects that improve efficiency, governance, and sustainability in oil and gas, power generation, and logistics. Your thesis could examine supply-chain resilience, safety culture, or capital project delivery—research that translates into measurable performance gains.

Public administration, financial services, and healthcare are undergoing modernization. This programme equips you to lead change—designing evidence-based policies, evaluating programmes, and aligning stakeholder incentives. Whether you work with ministries, banks, or hospitals, your ability to frame problems rigorously and test solutions systematically will set you apart.

Entrepreneurship and the digital economy are rising across Iraq’s cities. With the tools of management research, you can validate business models, measure customer value, optimize operations, and scale responsibly. From fintech to e-commerce and education technology, your research can inform decisions that create jobs, attract investment, and build resilient enterprises.

Ready to take the next step from right where you are in Iraq? Request our course catalogue to get full details on the curriculum, entry requirements, and upcoming intakes.