MSc Management Research / Doctor of Business Administration from Zurich, Switzerland

Transform your professional trajectory without disrupting your life in Zurich. The MSc Management Research / Doctor of Business Administration, delivered online in exclusive partnership between the University of Salford and Robert Kennedy College, empowers ambitious professionals to pursue advanced, research-led management studies while staying rooted in their careers and communities. Designed for global relevance, its rigorous theory and practical inquiry equip you to lead, innovate, and create impact across borders—starting from your home base in Zurich, Switzerland.

Whether you aspire to influence strategy, deepen your expertise, or pivot toward thought leadership, this programme blends academic depth with real-world application. You will join a diverse, international learning community and benefit from world-class academic guidance, all through a flexible online format that fits your schedule.

Awarded a British Degree Recognised Internationally

Completing this programme leads to a British degree, widely recognised by employers, institutions, and professional bodies around the world. This recognition signals academic rigor, robust quality standards, and a research mindset that modern organisations trust when recruiting leaders and decision-makers.

For you, that means credibility that travels. Whether your next step is a promotion within your current firm, a move to a multinational, or a pivot into academia or consulting, the degree carries the weight of excellence and opens doors across continents.

Complete 100% Online in as Little as 4 Years

Advance at a pace that matches your ambition. The programme’s structure enables you to complete your studies entirely online in as little as four years, allowing you to balance deep research and professional commitments without pausing your career momentum.

By integrating your studies with live projects and workplace challenges, you can translate learning into outcomes immediately—accelerating your development while efficiently moving toward the final award.

No Requirement to Be Online at Specific Times

Your life in Zurich doesn’t need to revolve around class schedules. There is no requirement to be online at specific times or dates, giving you the freedom to study when you are most focused—early mornings, late evenings, or weekend sessions.

This flexibility makes consistent progress achievable, even during busy periods. You can plan your research, reading, and assignments around meetings, client work, and family responsibilities, and still stay fully on track.

Study Anywhere, Even on the Move—With Offline Lectures

Whether you’re commuting across the city, traveling for business, or enjoying the Swiss outdoors, you can keep learning. Our mobile app allows you to download study materials and watch lectures offline, so your progress is never dependent on a constant internet connection.

This mobility empowers you to transform idle time into productive study sessions. You’re free to keep your learning continuous and convenient—wherever life takes you.

Open Books Assessments, Not Classical Exams

Real management challenges aren’t solved from memory; they’re solved with research, critical thinking, and sound judgment. That’s why the programme uses open books assessments instead of classical question/answer exams, prioritising analytical depth and application over rote recall.

This approach reflects how leaders actually work: identifying problems, investigating evidence, constructing arguments, and making decisions with clarity and confidence. It’s an assessment style that rewards insight and originality.

Tutors and Faculty from World-Renowned Universities

Learn from an international team of academics and practitioners who have graduated from distinguished institutions including Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. Their combined experience brings you the best of research and practice.

Guided by experienced supervisors and mentors, you’ll refine your research question, sharpen your methodology, and enhance your contribution to management knowledge—benefiting from feedback that is both rigorous and supportive.

Join a Global Network Spanning 130+ Countries

Become part of a vibrant, diverse student and alumni community representing more than 130 countries. Our graduates work for organisations such as Credit Suisse, Universite de Lausanne, Nestle, UBS, Chubb, Zurich, Novartis, Roche, International School of Central Switzerland, institut monte rosa, United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, Sony.

This network is more than a list of logos—it’s a source of collaboration, opportunity, and lifelong learning. You’ll exchange ideas with professionals across industries and regions, gaining perspectives that strengthen your research and your leadership.

Flexible Payment—Up to 18 Monthly Interest-Free Instalments

Invest in your future with budgeting that works. Programme fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, enabling you to plan your finances responsibly while you study.

This flexibility supports your long-term goals without short-term strain, empowering you to focus on your learning and research rather than on financial distractions.

Why This Programme Resonates for Professionals in Zurich

Zurich is a global hub for finance, insurance, and asset management—a landscape where evidence-based decision-making, risk analysis, and governance are essential. Through research-driven study, you can develop frameworks that directly inform strategic initiatives, portfolio innovation, and regulatory alignment across financial institutions. Your dissertation or management research can be anchored in real-world challenges, positioning you as a strategic problem-solver with the ability to influence policy and practice.

Switzerland is a powerhouse in life sciences, pharmaceuticals, and medtech—with world-leading firms and research institutions operating nearby. The programme’s focus on rigorous inquiry and applied theory equips you to explore topics such as R&D productivity, cross-functional collaboration, regulatory pathways, clinical data governance, and sustainable operations, delivering insights that translate to tangible performance gains within complex, highly regulated environments.

Zurich’s dynamic technology and innovation ecosystem—including major players in AI, cloud, and advanced analytics—thrives on leadership that integrates research with action. Whether you work in product, operations, or digital transformation, your studies can help you build robust methodologies for experimentation, scale agile practices responsibly, and create managerial frameworks that support ethical, inclusive, and resilient tech-enabled growth.

Elevate Your Ambition—From Zurich, for the World

Your location should enhance your learning, not limit it. This online programme brings you research excellence, international recognition, and a global network—without asking you to relocate or put your life on hold. It’s designed to help you think bigger, execute better, and lead with insight across markets and industries.

If you are ready to align advanced scholarship with practical impact, take the next step. Request our course catalogue to explore the curriculum, structure, and pathways that can help you shape your future—starting today.