Master of Business Administration

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Master of Business Administration
Institution
University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD)
Location
United Arab Emirates
Total Tuition
$ 31380
Intakes
September
Application deadline
August
Application Fee
68
Program Description

Our Master of Business Administration degree in Dubai is designed for experienced professionals interested in developing their strategic thinking and ability to lead businesses in a responsible and impactful manner. The knowledge and skills gained on an MBA are transferable across a wide range of sectors, including public and private sector, in manufacturing, in financial services, in healthcare, in real estate, in media and in retail. Given the challenges of leading businesses in global contexts, graduates are expected to demonstrate not only the knowledge and skills relevant to individual areas of expertise, but skills that demonstrate holistic thinking, as evidenced by an ability to integrate and apply knowledge to relevant business contexts.

Hosting Institution

  • Prestigious and Accredited Degree: Upon completion of the program, all students will get a Master’s degree from University of Wollongong Australia, a university in the top 1% of the world universities, accord to QS World University rankings. This degree is fully accredited in the UAE by Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) and Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA).
  • Skills You’ll Learn to Support Your Career Goals: The completion of the program will equip the students with practical, hands-on and job ready skills like Communication Skills, Versatility and Flexibility, Strategic Thinking, Digital Savviness, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Leadership Skills, Resilience, Problem-Solving, Decision Making, Interpersonal Skills and Networking.
  • Doctoral Study Opportunities: Should students wish to pursue further research after completing this Master’s degree, UOW Dubai offers a PhD program under the Faculty of Business.
  • Global Career Opportunities: Chief Executive Officers, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Technology Officer, Business Development Manager, Business Operations Manager, Business Transformation Manager, Business Intelligence Analysts, Business Consultant, Business Analysts, Project Manager, Human Resources Director, Chief Marketing Officer, Health Services Manager, Entrepreneurs, Operations Research Analysts.
  • With the global nature of this degree, you will be equipped to work in any industry in private, semi private or government sector in any region of the world.

* Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in the relevant field of study, or its equivalent, with an overall GPA between 2.5 and 2.99 (on a 4.0 scale) may be conditionally admitted to a master’s program, only if they meet the necessary english language requirement. Such students must take a maximum of 18cp of subjects studied for the master’s degree during the period of conditional admission and must achieve an overall WAM of 55 in their first 3 subjects at the University. Students who fail to achieve this standard may have their enrolment discontinued.

** Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in the relevant field of study, or its equivalent, with an overall GPA between 2.0 and 2.49 (on a 4.0 scale) may be conditionally admitted to a master’s degree, only if they meet the necessary english language requirement and they will be required to complete a maximum of 18cp remedial non-credit bearing subjects prior to enrolment in their chosen Master’s degree. Students must achieve a minimum WAM of 55 in these subjects in order to progress to the master’s degree or may have their enrolment discontinued.

Note:

[1] Unless otherwise stated, the entry requirements above are based on Section I institutions. Further details on alternate entry requirements can be obtained by contacting the Admissions department.
[2] Applicants to the MBA program requires three years of full-time work experience after the completion of their undergraduate degree. The suitability of applicants with a minimum of two years of full-time work experience will be assessed individually by the School of Business.

English Language Proficiency Requirements

IELTS Academic – Overall score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking

TOEFL Internet-based (iBT) – Overall score of 88 with not less than 22 in Writing, 20 in Reading, 17 in Listening, and 18 in Speaking

Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic – Overall score of 62 with a minimum communicative skill score of 62

If you are seeking credit for prior learning, you will need to submit an official academic transcripts showing all courses studied and the grades obtained, syllabus details (including information on course content) for the courses you have successfully completed and an explanation of the grading system. Your eligibility for Credit for Prior Learning will be decided in consultation with UOWD’s Faculty Offices prior to the beginning of the program.

First Year – First Semester

MGNT900 – Managerial Skills and Concepts – 6 Credit Points
ACCY919 – Accounting for Managers – 6 Credit Points
MGNT903 – Leading in Contemporary Organisations – 6 Credit Points

First Year – Second Semester

MARK904 – Marketing for Strategic Decisions – 6 Credit Points
ECON928 – Economics for Business – 6 Credit Points
FIN907 – Financial Strategy – 6 Credit Points
ECON947 – Business Analytics – 6 Credit Points

Second Year – First Semester

MGNT909 – Corporate Governance – 6 Credit Points
MGNT926 – International Business Strategy – 6 Credit Points
MGNT921 – Strategic Decision Making – 6 Credit Points

Second Year – Second Semester

MGNT925 – Business Research Project (MBA) – 6 Credit Points
Elective Subject I – 900-Level Business Elective – 6 Credit Points
Elective Subject II – 900-Level Business Elective – 6 Credit Points
Elective Subject III – 900-Level Business Elective – 6 Credit Points

Program Notes

  • Total Duration: 18 to 24 Months
  • Total Credit Points: 72 Credit Points
  • Total Subjects: 12 Subjects
  • Each subject carries 6 Credit Points.
  • Students with a Bachelor’s degree in a related business or commerce discipline may qualify for up to 24 credit points of exemptions through Credit for Prior Learning.
  • The fast-track option may reduce the duration to approximately 12 months with only 8 subjects required.
Program Overview
Study Format
Full-time
Program Level
Master's
Language Of Materials
English
Language Of Teaching
English
Mode
On-campus
Duration By Months
24
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Contact Admission
University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD)
Phone Number
+97142781800
Email
info@uowdubai.ac.ae

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