MSc Management Research / Doctor of Business Administration — Study from Kenya

Imagine elevating your leadership and research capabilities without uprooting your life in Kenya. The MSc Management Research / Doctor of Business Administration, delivered in exclusive partnership between the University of Salford and Robert Kennedy College, empowers you to pursue rigorous, globally applicable management scholarship while you continue to work, build your networks, and contribute locally.

This is a modern, flexible pathway designed for ambitious professionals. You will gain advanced research skills, sharpen your strategic thinking, and develop a portfolio of evidence-based insights that can be applied in organizations across sectors and borders—while studying on your schedule, from wherever you are in Kenya.

Earn a British degree recognised worldwide

Confidence in your credential matters. This programme awards a British degree that is recognised internationally, signalling to employers, boards, and partners that you have achieved a rigorous standard of scholarship and professional acumen. It is a mark of quality that travels with you—across industries, borders, and career transitions.

Whether you aim to deepen your career in corporate leadership, consultancy, entrepreneurship, the public sector, or NGOs, the credibility of a British degree can open doors, enhance your professional standing, and reinforce your expertise when you present research-driven recommendations to senior stakeholders.

Graduate 100% online, in as little as 4 years

Time is your most valuable asset. This programme is designed so you can complete your degree 100% online in as little as 4 years. Clear milestones and a structured academic journey help you maintain momentum without pausing your career or relocating.

From Kenya, you can plan your study rhythm around peak work seasons, family commitments, or entrepreneurial sprints, keeping your professional life moving forward while steadily progressing toward a transformative academic milestone.

No fixed lecture times—your schedule, your pace

There is no requirement to be online at specific times and dates. Asynchronous learning means you engage with lectures, readings, and discussions when it suits you—early mornings before work in Nairobi, evenings after meetings in Mombasa, or weekends in Eldoret.

This flexibility empowers you to design a study routine that aligns with your energy and responsibilities. You will contribute meaningfully to discussions and assignments when you are ready, not when the clock dictates.

Learn anywhere, even offline, with our mobile app

Study from anywhere in the world, including on the move across Kenya. Travel doesn’t have to interrupt your learning: our mobile app lets you download study materials and watch lectures offline, so long commutes or periods with limited connectivity become productive study time.

Whether you are visiting clients across counties, flying for regional business, or taking a weekend trip, your classroom is always with you—reliable, portable, and designed for real life.

Open-book assessments that mirror real-world practice

Instead of traditional question-and-answer exams, this programme uses open-book assessments. You will apply concepts to complex, realistic scenarios where critical thinking, synthesis, and the ability to marshal evidence matter far more than memorisation.

This approach mirrors how senior leaders actually make decisions: by consulting data, evaluating competing perspectives, and crafting well-reasoned, defensible solutions. It’s an assessment model that develops—and proves—skills you will use every day.

Guided by faculty with world-class academic pedigrees

Learn from tutors and faculty who have graduated from world-renowned institutions such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. Their academic pedigree and international experience bring depth and diversity of insight to your learning journey.

These mentors challenge you to raise your standards, broaden your perspectives, and turn research into action. You will gain both rigorous feedback and practical guidance, helping you convert complex ideas into strategies your organisation can execute.

A truly global cohort and influential alumni network

Join a diverse student base from over 130 countries. You will collaborate with peers who bring perspectives from a wide array of industries and cultures, sharpening your ability to lead across borders and navigate complex, international contexts.

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

Manageable fees with up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments

Your education should be a strategic investment. Our fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, helping you align tuition with your cash flow and long-term financial planning.

This flexibility allows you to invest in your future without compromising ongoing responsibilities—making advanced, research-led management education accessible and sustainable.

What this programme can mean for your career in Kenya

Kenya’s dynamic digital economy—spanning fintech, e-commerce, and ICT hubs—rewards leaders who can turn data into decisive action. Through advanced management research methods, you can design and evaluate interventions that improve customer experience, streamline operations, or scale platforms responsibly. Whether you are advancing within a high-growth tech company or advising as a consultant, your ability to produce rigorous, actionable insights can set you apart.

Across logistics, transportation, infrastructure, and agribusiness value chains, evidence-based management pays dividends. From port and aviation ecosystems to last-mile delivery and agricultural cooperatives, you will learn to model process improvements, measure impact, and optimise resource allocation. Your research could inform policy, shape investment cases, or elevate ESG performance—tangible advantages in Kenya’s competitive, regional gateway economy.

Kenya is also a continental hub for public sector initiatives, NGOs, and international development. With the critical thinking and research skills you will build, you can design programs, assess outcomes, and advise stakeholders on governance, sustainability, healthcare access, or climate resilience. If you aspire to senior roles in government agencies, development partners, or mission-driven enterprises, the ability to frame problems rigorously and lead with evidence can accelerate your impact.

Lift your ambition—start from where you are

Your location is your launchpad. From Kenya, you can access an international classroom, earn a respected British degree, and build a research portfolio that speaks the language of senior decision-makers. You will study with peers around the world, guided by experienced faculty, without pressing pause on your life or career.

If you are ready to learn more, deepen your expertise, and map your path to graduation, start with the details. Request our course catalogue and discover how this online journey can help you reach your next horizon.