Executive Diploma in Advanced Research / PhD — Study from Indonesia

Advance your expertise, elevate your leadership, and open doors worldwide—without leaving home. The Executive Diploma in Advanced Research / PhD, delivered in exclusive partnership between the University of Gloucestershire and Robert Kennedy College, is a rigorous, research-driven programme designed for ambitious professionals who want to transform insight into impact.

From Jakarta to Surabaya, Bali to Makassar, you can study on your schedule and apply advanced research methods to the problems and opportunities that matter to you. Built around global frameworks and current research practice, the programme’s theory is designed to translate across borders and industries—empowering you to contribute at the highest levels, wherever your career takes you.

A British degree recognised worldwide

Earn the credibility that comes with a British qualification. This programme awards a British degree with international recognition, signalling rigorous standards, academic integrity, and a tradition of scholarship that resonates with employers, universities, and professional bodies across the world.

Whether you aim to advance in industry, pivot to academia, or lead in policy and consulting, a British award on your CV showcases your ability to produce independent, high-level research—enhancing your professional stature across regions and disciplines.

Finish 100% online in as little as 3–6 months

Move decisively towards your next chapter. The programme is structured to be completed 100% online in as little as 3–6 months, enabling focused professionals to progress quickly while balancing career and life commitments.

This accelerated pathway doesn’t compromise depth. You’ll engage critically with advanced methodologies, produce evidence-based work, and demonstrate mastery through applied research outputs that align with your goals and ambitions.

No fixed times or dates—true flexibility

There are no mandatory live sessions or fixed-time attendance requirements. Study when you’re most productive—early morning, late night, or weekends—without rearranging your workday or personal commitments.

Your learning rhythm is your own. Access lectures, readings, and assessments on-demand, allowing you to concentrate deeply when it suits you and to progress steadily, even through the busiest seasons of work.

Study anywhere—even on the move, with offline learning

Travel often? Work between cities? Our mobile app supports modern professionals. You can download the study material and watch the lectures offline, so progress continues even during flights, commutes, or when connectivity is limited.

Whether you’re meeting clients in Jakarta’s CBD, visiting factories in Java, or exploring opportunities across ASEAN, your learning travels with you—reliable, convenient, and always within reach.

Open-book assessments that reflect real-world thinking

Instead of classical question/answer exams, you’ll complete open-book assessments designed to test analytical strength, methodological rigour, and applied reasoning. This format mirrors real professional and research environments, where accessing sources and synthesising evidence is essential.

Open-book does not mean easier; it means deeper. You’ll demonstrate critical judgement, structure complex arguments, and craft high-quality outputs that reflect how top professionals and researchers actually work.

Learn from faculty with world-class pedigrees

Guidance matters. Our tutors and faculty bring experience from renowned institutions such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. They combine academic excellence with practical insight, supporting you in designing and executing impactful research.

Expect clear feedback, real-world relevance, and mentorship that stretches your thinking—helping you refine your topic, sharpen your methodology, and translate research into outcomes employers and stakeholders value.

A truly global classroom and powerful alumni outcomes

Join a diverse cohort from over 130 countries, enriching your perspective with peer insights from multiple industries and regions. Collaborative discussion, constructive debate, and shared problem-solving bring the research experience to life.

Our alumni work for international organisations like AIA, United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, and Sony—proof that rigorous research skills and global agility are prized across sectors.

Manageable payments—designed for professionals

Plan with confidence. Our fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, allowing you to invest in your advancement while maintaining financial stability.

This flexible approach reflects how busy professionals plan their growth—spreading costs over time while focusing energy on learning, research, and career results.

What this programme can unlock for professionals in Indonesia

Indonesia’s digital economy is one of the fastest-growing in the world, spanning e-commerce, fintech, AI, and cybersecurity. With advanced research capabilities, you can evaluate user behaviour at scale, build robust data-driven strategies, and generate actionable insights for product innovation and regulatory alignment. Whether you aim to lead a data team, advise founders, or shape policy, your research outputs can drive intelligent growth in this dynamic landscape.

In energy and sustainability—across renewables, mining, and agribusiness—Indonesia is navigating a vital transition. Your research training equips you to analyse decarbonisation pathways, measure ESG performance, and assess supply-chain impacts. From carbon accounting and responsible sourcing to biodiversity and community outcomes, you can help organisations align with global standards while improving transparency and operational resilience.

Infrastructure, logistics, and maritime trade remain critical growth engines. Applying rigorous methods to network optimisation, last-mile delivery, port efficiency, and smart city planning can unlock cost savings and service quality. Your work can inform investment cases, strengthen risk management, and support public–private decision-making—contributing to smoother flows of goods and people as Indonesia scales its ambitions.

Why pursue advanced research now?

Complex challenges demand rigorous, evidence-based answers. This programme empowers you to ask better questions, design credible studies, and produce findings that decision-makers trust. You’ll build a toolkit—literature review, methodological design, data analysis, and academic writing—that elevates your voice in the boardroom, the classroom, and the policy arena.

Most importantly, you will turn curiosity into contribution. From corporate innovation to social impact, you’ll be equipped to shape outcomes that matter—to your career, your organisation, and your community.

Start from where you are—today

If you’re ready to turn expertise into leadership, this is your moment. Study from anywhere in Indonesia, progress at your pace, and graduate with international recognition. Thoughtful design, rigorous standards, and flexible delivery come together to support your success.

Request our course catalogue to learn more about curriculum, assessment, and how the Executive Diploma in Advanced Research / PhD can fit your ambitions and schedule.