MSc Management Research / Doctor of Business Administration — Study from New York, United States

Shape the next chapter of your career without pressing pause on your life. The MSc Management Research / Doctor of Business Administration is designed for ambitious professionals who want rigorous scholarship, practical impact, and genuine flexibility. Delivered in exclusive partnership between the University of Salford and Robert Kennedy College, this online pathway empowers you to deepen your expertise and lead with evidence, all while you remain based in New York, United States.

From Wall Street to Silicon Alley and from Midtown boardrooms to emerging ventures across the boroughs, New York rewards leaders who can see patterns in data, pose the right questions, and drive change. This programme equips you to do exactly that—combining advanced research methods with management theory that travels across borders and industries. Your learning becomes a catalyst for real-world decisions, wherever your work takes you.

Whether you aim to elevate your strategic influence, pivot into research-led consulting, or future-proof your leadership with doctoral-level thinking, you will find an academic home here—one that respects your time, your ambitions, and your current commitments.

Awarded as a British Degree Recognised Internationally

Earn a respected British qualification from a university with a proud heritage. Graduating with a University of Salford degree signals to employers and peers that you have achieved a rigorous academic standard and can apply research-driven insight to complex management challenges.

British higher education is renowned for quality assurance and academic integrity. A British degree is recognised and valued in global markets, giving you the professional portability and credibility to navigate careers that span cities, countries, and continents.

Complete 100% Online in as Little as 4 Years

Your time is precious. This programme is intentionally designed so that you can progress efficiently and purposefully—100% online—toward a doctoral-level credential in as little as four years. You will build momentum through structured milestones while maintaining continuity with your career.

The online format ensures that your learning and research dovetail with your professional responsibilities. You can move forward at a steady, sustainable pace that respects both academic excellence and your real-world workload.

No Mandatory Live Attendance

There are no required logins at fixed times. Asynchronous learning means lectures, resources, and discussions are available when you are, whether that is early morning before a Midtown meeting or late evening after the city slows down.

This flexibility supports professionals working across time zones, frequent travelers, and executives with unpredictable schedules. You control your weekly rhythm, without compromising engagement or outcomes.

Study Anywhere, Even on the Move—With Offline Access

Our mobile app allows you to download study materials and watch lectures offline, so your commute, a cross-town taxi ride, or a flight out of JFK becomes study time. Your campus fits in your pocket.

With reliable access wherever you are, you can maintain momentum during business trips, client meetings, conferences, or while exploring opportunities beyond New York. Your learning stays uninterrupted, even when life gets busy.

Open-Book Assessments, Real-World Thinking

Instead of traditional question-and-answer exams, you will engage in open-book assessments that reward analysis, synthesis, and application. This approach mirrors how decisions are made in senior roles—drawing on diverse sources, evaluating evidence, and crafting persuasive solutions.

Open-book formats encourage critical thinking over memorisation, enabling you to demonstrate mastery by applying concepts to authentic management problems and research contexts.

Learn from Faculty Educated at World-Renowned Universities

Benefit from tutors and faculty who have graduated from globally respected institutions, including Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. Their diverse scholarly and professional backgrounds enrich your learning with global perspectives and high academic standards.

Mentorship matters. You will be guided by academics and practitioners who understand what excellence looks like at the highest levels of research and leadership—and who are committed to helping you reach it.

Join a Truly Global Community

Study alongside a diverse cohort from over 130 countries, expanding your professional network far beyond state lines. Our alumni work for international organisations like GoldmanSachs, Citigroup, Chevron, Verizon, JW Marriott, Hilton, The Ritz, University of California Riverside, VISA, American Express, United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, Sony.

These connections open doors to insights, collaborations, and opportunities across sectors and geographies. You will gain exposure to how leaders in different industries think, organise, and execute—broadening your range and sharpening your judgment.

Manageable Payment Structure

Invest in your future with a payment plan designed for working professionals. Programme fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly, interest-free instalments, helping you balance cash flow with long-term goals.

This approach allows you to begin now—without delaying development that could accelerate your impact and earning potential.

Why This Programme Works for Professionals in New York, United States

New York is a global capital for finance, media, technology, and professional services. The programme’s deep emphasis on management research helps you design and evaluate strategies backed by evidence—skills prized by investment firms, hedge funds, fintechs, and ratings agencies. Whether you are optimising portfolio operations, evaluating risk, or shaping transformation initiatives, research-led decision-making can differentiate your leadership.

The city’s booming tech, healthcare, and biotech ecosystems demand leaders who can translate data into direction. With advanced qualitative and quantitative research methods, you can uncover insights that inform product roadmaps, patient pathways, or operational excellence. From HealthTech in Manhattan to AI startups in Brooklyn and enterprise innovation in Midtown, you will be prepared to propose, test, and scale solutions.

New York is also home to the United Nations, major NGOs, global media houses, and iconic hospitality brands. The ability to frame problems rigorously, collect and interpret evidence, and communicate findings persuasively can elevate your contribution in policy, sustainability, communications, and guest experience. Your doctoral-level thinking becomes a portable advantage across sectors that define the city’s economy.

What You Will Experience

This pathway builds your capacity to ask sharper questions, design robust studies, and lead change with clarity. You will become fluent in the language of evidence—knowing how to explore a management problem, identify what matters, and recommend a course of action that stands up to scrutiny.

As your research develops, it will align with the challenges you care about—whether that is corporate transformation, customer intelligence, organisational culture, sustainability, digital adoption, or strategy execution. Your final work can become a signature asset in your professional portfolio.

Your Next Step

If you are ready to advance on your terms—maintaining your life in New York, United States while earning a respected British degree online—take the first step. Request our course catalogue to explore modules, structure, and how this programme can fit your goals.