Master of Business Administration (MBA)

MBA graduates will be prepared for careers in management and leadership positions in both the private and public sectors. They will acquire a comprehensive foundation in the fundamentals of business in the global environment in which they function. They also learn the skills and analytical tools for effective communicating and decision making. Individual participation is emphasized through class discussions, case study methodology, and interaction and cooperation with other students in the class. Graduates of the program are prepared to identify, analyze and understand the interrelationships among business organizations and international and domestic institutions in the UAE and throughout the world. Our students also develop an awareness of societal and environmental needs and concerns as they relate to ethical, professional and socially responsible business practices.

Bachelor degree from accredited university with minimum cumulative GPA 3.0, English proficiency (IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 80 or EmSAT 1550), recommendation letters, statement of purpose, some programs may require additional tests

The MBA requires students to complete eight core courses and three elective courses. The program offers four of the core courses fully online and the rest of the core and elective courses (a total of seven) fully face-to-face. The e-learning courses use real-time delivery modes. Emphasis is placed on ensuring students’ learning experiences are equivalent to the traditional face-to-face mode of delivery. Students are able to maintain a high level of engagement with the instructor and with their classmates through the Blackboard Collaborate tool.