Executive Diploma in Advanced Research / PhD — Study from Monrovia, Liberia

Transform your ambition into internationally recognised expertise from the heart of Monrovia. The Executive Diploma in Advanced Research / PhD is offered online in exclusive partnership between the University of Gloucestershire and Robert Kennedy College—bringing a world-class research journey to your doorstep, without relocating or pausing your career.

Designed for decision-makers, innovators, and aspiring scholar-practitioners, this programme builds your ability to formulate rigorous research questions, design robust methodologies, and deliver insights that influence policy, practice, and strategy across industries and borders. You will be joining a global community of professionals who believe that evidence-based thinking can change organisations—and lives.

Whether you are seeking a research credential to elevate your leadership profile, a structured pathway toward doctoral study, or a flexible programme that respects your time and commitments, you will find a carefully crafted experience that aligns with your goals. Your learning is supported by experienced supervisors and faculty, a rich digital library, and an engaging platform that travels with you wherever you go in Liberia or beyond.

Earn a British Degree with Global Recognition

Graduate with a British qualification that signals academic rigour and professional credibility worldwide. The degree is conferred by a UK university and stands as a respected benchmark across sectors and countries, enabling you to demonstrate your research competence and strategic thinking to employers, boards, and academic institutions.

This recognition opens doors: from international projects and cross-border roles to collaborative research opportunities and doctoral progression. Wherever your career takes you, this credential travels seamlessly with you and is understood by global recruiters and partners.

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

The Executive Diploma component offers an accelerated, focused route that can be completed in as little as 3–6 months—ideal for experienced professionals who want a fast, structured pathway to advanced research competence. Clarity of milestones, supportive supervision, and outcome-driven assessments help you build momentum from day one.

Because the programme is delivered entirely online, you can sustain your professional responsibilities in Monrovia while progressing toward your next academic or leadership milestone. Your time is invested in research and application, not in commuting or scheduling around campus logistics.

Study on Your Schedule—No Live Attendance Required

Your learning is designed around flexibility. There are no mandatory live sessions at fixed times or dates, so you can plan study windows that fit your work, family, and community commitments. If your schedule changes, your studies move with you—without penalty.

Asynchronous lectures, resources, and discussion spaces allow you to engage deeply when you are at your best. This autonomy fosters better retention, richer reflection, and an approach to learning that mirrors the independence expected of senior researchers and leaders.

Learn Anywhere, Even Offline with Our Mobile App

Whether you are at home in Monrovia, visiting upcountry project sites, or travelling regionally, your programme is always within reach. Our mobile app enables you to download study materials, watch lectures offline, and keep pace with your coursework—even when connectivity is limited.

Research thrives on continuity. With offline access and a learner-first interface, you can keep your momentum across time zones and settings, transforming in-between moments into meaningful progress.

Open-Book Assessments that Reflect Real Research Practice

Instead of classical question/answer exams, you will engage in open-book assessments that emphasise critical analysis, methodological rigour, and the application of theory to authentic problems. This approach mirrors how research is actually conducted—consulting literature, evaluating sources, and building reasoned arguments.

You will learn to structure complex thought, justify methodological choices, and communicate findings with clarity—skills that employers and doctoral committees value far more than memorisation of facts.

Learn from Faculty Educated at World-Renowned Universities

Receive guidance from seasoned academics and practitioners whose educational backgrounds include world-renowned institutions such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. Their mentorship blends scholarly excellence with practical insight.

Faculty expertise spans disciplines and geographies, enriching your learning with perspectives that help you design robust research and anticipate real-world constraints—key advantages whether you are producing a dissertation, a policy paper, or a strategic report.

Join a Global Community of 130+ Nationalities

Collaboration is central to transformative research. You will learn alongside peers from more than 130 countries—professionals with diverse sector experience, cultural contexts, and problem-solving approaches. These interactions stretch your thinking and expand your network in ways that last far beyond graduation.

Our alumni advance their careers across leading organisations, including the United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, Sony.

Manageable Payment Plan with Up to 18 Monthly Instalments

Pursue your goals with a payment structure designed for working professionals. Programme fees can be spread over up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, making your investment more predictable and manageable.

This flexible approach helps you balance professional obligations and personal priorities while you steadily build a qualification that can accelerate your trajectory.

What This Programme Can Mean for Your Career in Monrovia, Liberia

Monrovia is a regional hub for government, public policy, and international development. The research design, evaluation, and data interpretation skills you develop can enhance your impact in ministries, NGOs, and multilateral organisations operating in Liberia. From policy white papers to program evaluations and needs assessments, you will be equipped to generate evidence that informs decisions and secures stakeholder confidence.

With Liberia’s ongoing investments in infrastructure, logistics, and natural resources, advanced research capability can help you assess feasibility, measure impact, and refine strategies across mining, ports, energy, and transport. Whether you are optimising supply chains, structuring ESG reporting, or evaluating community outcomes, this qualification provides the methods to turn complex data into clear, actionable recommendations.

The city’s growing digital and financial services landscape—spanning telecommunications, mobile money, fintech, and SME innovation—benefits from leaders who can translate research into market insight and product strategy. Your training in qualitative and quantitative methods can support initiatives in customer analytics, digital adoption, cyber risk, public health, education, and climate resilience—strengthening proposals, pilots, and scale-up plans across Liberia and the wider region.

Ready to take the next step toward an internationally respected research credential that you can complete from Monrovia on your schedule? Request our course catalogue.