MSc Management Research / Doctor of Business Administration — Study from Luanda, Angola

Imagine advancing your leadership and research capability from the vibrant city of Luanda while earning a world-class qualification. The MSc Management Research / Doctor of Business Administration is delivered in exclusive partnership between the University of Salford and Robert Kennedy College, bringing academic rigor, practical relevance, and global perspective directly to your laptop and mobile device.

This is a path designed for ambitious professionals who want to influence decisions, shape strategy, and lead with evidence. Study from Luanda, keep your career moving forward, and build research-driven solutions that are applicable across industries and borders—without compromising your current commitments.

Earn a British Degree Recognised Worldwide

Graduating from this programme awards a British degree which is recognised internationally—an academic credential that signals quality, integrity, and global standards to employers and institutions around the world. Whether your next step is a senior role, a consulting practice, or an academic appointment, the portability of a British qualification amplifies your options.

This recognition also supports cross-border careers. If you plan to engage with multinational firms, international NGOs, or global supply chains, the credibility of a British degree helps open doors and smooth professional transitions wherever you decide to lead next.

Finish 100% Online in as Little as 4 Years

Progress from foundation to doctoral completion in a seamless online journey designed for working professionals. With clear milestones and structured support, you can complete the entire pathway 100% online in as little as 4 years—maintaining career momentum while steadily building the research and leadership capabilities that set you apart.

Each stage is purposeful: rigorous coursework to develop your analytical toolkit, then a research project that tackles complex, real-world challenges. You will move from learning to leading—translating theory into measurable impact.

No Fixed Class Times—Your Schedule, Your Pace

Life is dynamic, and leadership often means unpredictable days. This programme does not require online presence at specific times and dates, allowing you to engage when your schedule allows—early mornings, late evenings, or weekends. You control the pace without sacrificing depth or quality.

Asynchronous learning means you contribute when you are most prepared to think strategically and reflect deeply. Your progress is anchored by clear deadlines and supportive faculty, not by fixed timetables.

Truly Anywhere Learning, Even Offline

Whether you are at your office in Luanda, visiting clients across Angola, or traveling internationally, learning travels with you. You can study from anywhere in the world, even while on the move or while travelling through our mobile app which allows you to download the study material and watch the lectures offline.

This mobility ensures uninterrupted momentum. Commutes, flights, and field visits become productive study time, helping you transform spare moments into lasting advantages.

Open-Book Assessments That Reflect Real Work

Instead of classical question/answer exams, the programme uses open books assessments—evaluations that mirror real managerial practice. You will apply concepts to cases, analyse data, and justify decisions using frameworks and sources, just as you would in a boardroom or client meeting.

Open-book formats reward understanding, synthesis, and critical thinking over memorisation. The result is a more authentic measure of readiness to lead, research, and influence outcomes.

Learn from Faculty with Elite Pedigrees

You will be guided by tutors and faculty who graduated from world-renowned universities like Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. Their global training and diverse research interests enrich your learning and broaden your perspective.

These mentors understand the intersection of scholarship and practice. They challenge your thinking, sharpen your methodology, and help you convert research into actionable recommendations that matter in boardrooms and communities alike.

A Global Network across 130+ Countries

Join a vibrant international cohort—with students from over 130 countries—who contribute real-world insights from multiple sectors and regions. You will collaborate across time zones and cultures, expanding your professional network and developing a genuinely global managerial mindset.

Graduates and alumni are employed by international organisations such as the United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, and Sony—demonstrating the reach and relevance of the community you are about to join.

Manageable Payments, Interest-Free

Invest confidently in your development. Our fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, helping you plan your budget while you progress through the programme.

This flexible approach enables you to direct resources toward your research, your professional goals, and the opportunities that arise as your expertise grows.

Why This Programme Matters in Luanda, Angola

Luanda is a strategic hub for Angola’s economy and a gateway to regional markets. For leaders in energy and natural resources, the programme’s emphasis on evidence-based decision-making, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and governance can help you navigate complex value chains and regulatory environments. You will develop the analytical and research skills to build resilient strategies that create long-term value.

For professionals in logistics, ports, construction, and infrastructure, you will gain tools to optimise operations, evaluate large projects, and refine procurement and supply chain policies. With Luanda’s role in maritime trade and urban development, you will be equipped to assess performance, reduce bottlenecks, improve safety and sustainability, and frame recommendations that persuade senior stakeholders.

Growth in telecommunications, financial services, retail, and entrepreneurship across the city creates demand for leaders who can connect data to strategy. You will learn to design and interpret research, model customer and market behaviours, evaluate digital transformation initiatives, and align teams around measurable outcomes—skills that transfer across sectors, from established enterprises to fast-scaling ventures.

Ready to Begin from Luanda?

Your next chapter can start where you are—right here in Luanda, with a global classroom at your fingertips. Build the depth of a researcher, the clarity of a strategist, and the influence of a leader who turns insight into impact. Request our course catalogue and take the first step today.