Executive Diploma in Advanced Research / PhD — Study Online from Kinshasa, Congo, Democratic Republic of the

Shape ideas that shape the world—without leaving Kinshasa. The Executive Diploma in Advanced Research / PhD, offered in exclusive partnership between the University of Gloucestershire and Robert Kennedy College, empowers ambitious professionals to advance to the highest level of scholarship while continuing to lead in their careers and communities. This flexible, rigorous programme equips you to ask better questions, gather stronger evidence, and deliver impactful insights that travel across borders.

Designed for globally minded leaders, this programme blends doctoral-level research methods, critical reasoning, and publication-ready writing with a supportive, international online learning ecosystem. You will collaborate with a diverse cohort, learn from world-class faculty, and build a research agenda you can apply across industries—from business and policy to technology and social innovation.

Earn a Respected British Degree, Recognised Worldwide

When you graduate, you earn a British qualification recognised for its academic rigour and international reputation. Through the exclusive partnership between the University of Gloucestershire and Robert Kennedy College, you join a tradition of scholarship that opens doors across continents and sectors. It signals depth of thinking, mastery of methods, and the ability to innovate with evidence.

This recognition matters whether you aim to progress in multinational corporations, consult at the highest levels, transition into academia, or influence public policy. A British credential carries weight in boardrooms, research labs, and global institutions alike—amplifying your credibility from Kinshasa to any world capital.

Finish 100% Online in as Little as 3–6 Months

Accelerate your trajectory with a streamlined path. The Executive Diploma track can be completed 100% online in as little as 3–6 months, giving you a decisive head start on your advanced research journey. Move swiftly from intention to impact, formalising your topic, strengthening your methodology, and producing high-level work while keeping your career momentum.

For professionals balancing leadership roles and personal commitments, this efficient timeframe delivers immediate value. You begin applying advanced research frameworks to real challenges right away—turning insights into outcomes in weeks, not years.

No Fixed Class Times — Your Schedule, Your Pace

Life doesn’t pause for learning. With no requirement to be online at specific times and dates, you study when it suits you—early mornings, late evenings, or over the weekend. Your learning adapts to your calendar, not the other way around.

This flexibility empowers you to maintain professional commitments, family life, and travel while making steady progress. Asynchronous discussions and resources allow you to participate meaningfully regardless of time zone, enabling deep engagement from Kinshasa without compromise.

Study Anywhere, Even Offline with Our Mobile App

Wherever your day takes you—between meetings in Gombe, on a flight out of Ndjili, or commuting across the city—you’re never far from your studies. Our mobile app lets you download study materials and watch lectures offline, so every moment can be a learning moment.

This capability ensures continuity and focus. Travel, connectivity, and mobility no longer interrupt your progress. You can carry your library with you, annotate readings, and contribute to discussions on the move—turning everyday transitions into productive study time.

Open-Book Assessments that Reward Real-World Thinking

We prioritise authentic assessment over memorisation. Open-book assessments invite you to synthesise concepts, evaluate evidence, and craft arguments rooted in literature and practice. It’s the kind of thinking leaders use to navigate complexity and create value.

Instead of recalling isolated facts, you’ll be challenged to interpret data, combine frameworks, and propose solutions. This approach strengthens your ability to reason under uncertainty, defend your conclusions, and communicate with clarity—skills that travel across industries and borders.

World-Class Faculty with Elite University Pedigrees

Learn from distinguished tutors and faculty whose academic journeys include world-renowned universities such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. You gain access to mentorship that stretches your thinking and elevates your work.

These educators bring a rare blend of scholarly depth and real-world relevance. They will guide your research design, sharpen your methodology, and help you craft publication-ready outputs—accelerating both your academic and professional impact.

A Truly Global Classroom and Powerful Alumni Network

Join a vibrant learning community representing 130+ countries. Your peers will challenge your assumptions, broaden your perspectives, and become collaborators for life. You’ll analyse case studies from multiple markets and industries, sharpening a worldview essential for modern leadership.

Our alumni work at leading international organisations, including the United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, and Sony. Their trajectories demonstrate the programme’s reach and relevance—and expand your professional network from day one.

Flexible fees in Up to 18 Interest‑Free Instalments

Invest in your future with payment flexibility designed for working professionals. Our fees can be spread across up to 18 monthly interest‑free instalments, aligning with your cash flow and financial planning. This makes world-class education accessible without deferring your ambitions.

By easing the financial curve, you can focus on what matters most—developing a rigorous research agenda, producing high-quality outputs, and accelerating your career growth—while maintaining financial stability.

Why This Programme Matters for Professionals in Kinshasa

Drive innovation in strategic sectors like mining, energy, and infrastructure. With advanced research skills, you can model supply chains for critical minerals, evaluate ESG and compliance frameworks, and inform stakeholder reporting with evidence-based insights. Your work can support responsible growth and strengthen the country’s role in global value chains for battery metals and renewable technologies.

Shape policy and development outcomes across government, NGOs, and international agencies based in the capital. Apply quantitative and qualitative methods to public health, education, urban planning, and transport challenges—producing data-driven recommendations that can improve services and attract investment. Your research can bridge decision-makers and communities with credible, actionable findings.

Accelerate digital transformation in telecom, fintech, and entrepreneurship. Use analytics and design thinking to optimise mobile money adoption, enhance cybersecurity, and improve user experience. From logistics optimisation along key corridors to AI-supported operations in growing startups, your doctoral-level toolkit positions you to lead initiatives that scale sustainably and compete internationally.

Begin Your Research Journey Today

From Kinshasa, you can access a global learning experience, deepen your expertise, and produce scholarship that travels. Build the credibility of a British degree, the agility of online study, and the power of a worldwide network—without pausing your life or career. Request our course catalogue and take the first step toward your Executive Diploma in Advanced Research / PhD.