MSc Management Research / Doctor of Business Administration — Study Online from Nigeria

Transform your career without leaving home. The MSc Management Research / Doctor of Business Administration is delivered online in exclusive partnership between the University of Salford and Robert Kennedy College, giving you a research-driven pathway to senior leadership and evidence-based decision-making while you continue to live and work in Nigeria.

Whether you want to future‑proof your expertise, lead complex change, or create measurable impact across industries, this flexible online programme equips you to design and conduct rigorous management research, translate insights into strategy, and influence outcomes on an international stage.

Awarded a British Degree Recognised Internationally

Earn a British degree that signals academic rigour, professional credibility, and global standards. British higher education is renowned for its quality assurance and research excellence, helping your profile stand out whether you collaborate with multinationals in Lagos, consult for regional ventures in West Africa, or pursue opportunities abroad.

The degree is internationally recognised, enabling you to present a qualification that travels with you—opening doors across sectors where evidence-based leadership and research capability are prized.

100% Online, Complete in as Little as 4 Years

Advance at a pace that fits your life. The programme can be completed 100% online in as little as 4 years, giving you a clear, time‑bound pathway to a transformative qualification without career interruption.

Structured milestones, guided research development, and digital academic support ensure you make consistent progress while maintaining momentum in your current role.

No Fixed Class Times

There are no required live sessions or specific times you must be online. Engage with lectures, readings, discussions, and assessments at the hours that suit you—early morning, late evening, or weekends—so your learning follows your schedule, not the other way around.

This true flexibility lets you balance professional responsibilities, family life, and study commitments without compromising any of them.

Study Anywhere—Even Offline—with Our Mobile App

Study from anywhere in the world, even on the move. With our mobile app, you can download course materials and watch lectures offline, making airports, commutes, or travel time productive learning time.

Whether your work takes you across cities or between regions, the app keeps you connected to your lectures, readings, and discussions so you never miss a beat.

Open Books Assessments, Not Memorisation Exams

Instead of classical question/answer exams, the programme uses open books assessments that mirror real‑world decision‑making. You engage with frameworks, data, and literature to craft well‑reasoned responses—just as leaders do in practice.

This approach rewards depth of understanding, critical thinking, and the ability to apply theory to complex managerial situations, helping you build the analytical confidence senior roles demand.

Learn from Faculty with Degrees from World‑Renowned Universities

Benefit from tutors and faculty who hold degrees from globally respected institutions such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. Their combined academic pedigree and practitioner experience bring intellectual rigour and practical relevance to your learning.

Expect mentorship that challenges your thinking, sharpens your research design, and refines your ability to convert insight into strategy—guided by educators who have walked the halls of the world’s top universities.

Join a Truly Global Community

Study alongside a diverse cohort representing over 130 countries, expanding your professional network across industries and regions. The conversations you have will be as valuable as the curriculum itself—exposing you to new markets, ideas, and cultural perspectives that strengthen your leadership capacity.

Our alumni work for international organisations like the United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, and Sony—demonstrating the reach and relevance of the skills and mindset you will develop.

Flexible Payments, Planned Your Way

Invest in your future with predictable, manageable payments. Our fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest‑free instalments, helping you align your study investment with your monthly budgeting.

This flexibility supports your long‑term planning so you can prioritise learning, not logistics.

Why This Programme Matters in Nigeria

Energy, infrastructure, and industrial growth continue to shape Nigeria’s economic trajectory. With research‑driven management skills, you can lead projects that optimise complex supply chains, strengthen governance and risk management, and improve capital allocation—whether in oil and gas, power, logistics, or manufacturing. The programme’s emphasis on rigorous inquiry allows you to test interventions, quantify impact, and guide high‑stakes decisions with evidence.

Nigeria’s digital economy—fintech, telecoms, e‑commerce, and media—is expanding fast. The programme empowers you to investigate user behaviour, design data‑informed growth strategies, and evaluate product‑market fit with methodological precision. From building resilient platforms to scaling customer acquisition ethically and sustainably, you will be equipped to turn insights into market‑ready strategy.

Public sector agencies, NGOs, and development partners increasingly demand measurable outcomes. With advanced research competencies, you can shape policy pilots, monitor programme effectiveness, and evaluate social impact across healthcare, education, agriculture, and urban development. This makes you a valuable bridge between strategy, implementation, and accountability in national priorities.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Your next chapter can start right where you are. Bring your ambition, curiosity, and commitment—we’ll provide the structure, support, and world‑class academic standards to help you thrive. Request our course catalogue to explore modules, timelines, and the pathway that fits your goals.