MSc Global Management
Reimagine Everything®. Lead Globally. Act Responsibly.
The MSc Global Management is designed for strategic, ethically grounded leaders ready to navigate complex global contexts shaped by environmental volatility, digital disruption, and shifting socio-political landscapes. Delivered by Robert Kennedy College in exclusive partnership with the University of Salford, this programme cultivates adaptive global managers who can foster responsible innovation while building resilience across multinational, consultancy, and policy environments.
You'll critically explore macro-environmental forces and develop foresight in cross-disciplinary settings. The programme builds analytical competence to interpret financial data for resource-efficient planning, fluency in carbon literacy and circular economy principles, and the project leadership skills to drive success across multi-stakeholder environments — positioning you as a globally minded manager with the ethical governance, financial acumen, and sustainability mindset employers seek.
Swiss Quality. Since 1998. British Excellence. Global Leadership.
This programme combines the excellence of Swiss-quality online education with the prestige of a British degree from the University of Salford. For over two decades, Robert Kennedy College has been at the forefront of online education, while Salford Business School's globally engaged faculty ensures you graduate with a recognised and respected international management qualification.
Why This Programme?
- Strategic Global Outlook: Navigate the BANI (brittle, anxious, non-linear, incomprehensible) world with foresight and ethical clarity
- Financial Fluency for Non-Specialists: Interpret financial statements and apply digital finance tools with confidence
- Sustainability Embedded: Carbon literacy, circular economy, and ethical supply chains throughout the curriculum
- Project Leadership: Lead complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives across global organisations
- Flexible Online Learning: Study 100% online via OnlineCampus — six intakes per year, complete in 12 months to 6 years
Your MSc Global Management degree is:
- Recognised worldwide by employers and industry leaders
- Awarded directly by the University of Salford
- Identical to degrees earned on campus
- Fully recognised by the UK government
Career Outcomes
Graduates are prepared for roles such as:
- International Operations Director
- Global Strategy Manager
- Country / Regional Manager
- Management Consultant
- Policy & Public Affairs Advisor
- Sustainability Programme Lead
- Global Project Director
- Corporate Strategy Consultant
Award-Winning British Education
The University of Salford is a winner of the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education 2025, recognising the University's pioneering research in sustainable building design and tackling fuel poverty, led by its Energy House Labs.
Part of the United Kingdom's national Honours system (formerly known as the Queen's Anniversary Prizes), the Prize is granted every two years to recognise outstanding work by UK universities and colleges that demonstrates excellence, innovation, and benefit for the wider world.
12 months to 3 years
100% online via OnlineCampus (an interactive online learning environment) with intensive class discussion and collaboration.
We offer rolling admissions throughout the year. Register at any time and begin your learning journey immediately.
CHF 525 per month for 24 months (total CHF 12,600). This covers everything: tuition, online study materials, and University fees.
Dean's Bursaries and early-payment reductions available. Full details and currency options are listed on our Tuition Plans & Rates page.
Programme not eligible for UK Government student finance.
This degree is awarded by the University of Salford, which received a Royal Charter in 1967 from Her Majesty the Queen. The University is fully recognised by the British government; The University of Salford degree transcript will mention Robert Kennedy College as your teaching institution.
Programme Outline
Introductory
Not-for-credit
- Induction
This is the first module of the programme which gives an orientation to the course and the online learning style. It does not carry credits, and students are encouraged to go through the material in this module at their own pace and get accustomed to the online medium.
The MSc Global Management consists of 180 credits delivered through five modules:
Stage 1: Taught Modules (120 credits)
- Module 1: Global Business Environment (30 credits)
- Module 2: Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers (30 credits)
- Module 3: Sustainable and Ethical Supply Chains (30 credits)
- Module 4: Managing Project Deployment and Delivery (30 credits)
Stage 2: International Dissertation (60 credits)
Module 5: International Dissertation (60 credits)
Module Descriptions
Module 1: Global Business Environment (30 credits)
- Political, economic, societal, technological, and environmental drivers
- Globalisation, regionalisation, and market attractiveness
- Real-world examples of volatile and uncertain global business
- Ethics, responsibility, and sustainability in cross-border operations
- Critical insights to navigate and lead in a rapidly changing world
Module 2: Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers (30 credits)
- Interpretation of core financial statements
- Application of emerging digital finance tools
- Ethical decision-making and legal compliance in finance
- Resource allocation, investment analysis, and financial planning
- Strategic financial fluency for managers without a finance background
Module 3: Sustainable and Ethical Supply Chains (30 credits)
- Sustainability theories and global value network analysis
- Carbon literacy, circular economy, and green procurement
- Responsible business models and ethical sourcing
- International compliance and project logistics frameworks
- Designing supply chains for long-term value and resilience
Module 4: Managing Project Deployment and Delivery (30 credits)
- Scope planning, resource allocation, and team leadership
- Stakeholder engagement across complex multi-project environments
- Industry-standard collaborative platforms and methodologies
- Carbon literacy and responsible deployment strategies
- Holistic project execution from initiation to value realisation
Module 5: International Dissertation (60 credits)
- Independent, business-focused research or consultancy project
- Application of global strategy, finance, supply chain, and project knowledge
- Synthesis of interdisciplinary perspectives gained throughout the programme
- Research methods, critical thinking, and evidence-based decision-making
- Final dissertation demonstrating academic rigour and practical relevance