Overview

The Master of Business Administration - Professional Practice from Heriot-Watt University Dubai is licensed by the UAE’s Ministry of Education through the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) and the Royal Charter (UK).

We are a globally recognised institution with an international perspective, which is reflected throughout the school. Students will share a classroom with like-minded individuals and join our growing network of global business professionals. Our seminar structure gives students the opportunity to share their experiences, exchange knowledge and learn from fellow students, creating a rich learning environment.

Your student experience

Students are provided with all the relevant study materials, plus access to an interactive and user-friendly Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), the Edinburgh Business School Student Portal.

Tutored interaction for each core course will take place over weekends (Saturdays and Sundays), and a large amount of each student’s time will be spent studying independently.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Introduction to leadership
Traditional and contingency leadership approaches
Modern theories of leadership
Post-heroic leadership
Leadership in contexts
Leadership, gender and culture
Leadership and ethics
Developing leadership

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Disciplines

Business Administration Master in Business Administration (MBA) Business Information Systems View 4 other Masters in Business Information Systems in United Arab Emirates

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to the MBA programme is by application and acceptance.

You're expected to have:

A recognised first- or second-class honours degree, or a qualification deemed to be equivalent by Heriot-Watt University
A minimum of two years' post-qualifying full-time professional work experience.

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items like Additional medical costs, Repatriation, Liability etc. Make sure your student insurance covers your needs.

Studyportals partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Heriot-Watt University Dubai and/or in United Arab Emirates, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

114900 AED / year

≈ 114900 AED / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

114900 AED / year

≈ 114900 AED / year

Living costs

Dubai

United Arab Emirates

5300 - 9200 AED / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Overview

Your student experience

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Dubai

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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