Highlights
Tuition fee
2520 AED/credit 45360 AED / year
2520 AED/credit 45360 AED / year
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Tuition fee
2520 AED/credit 45360 AED / year
2520 AED/credit 45360 AED / year
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Duration
24 months
Duration
24 months
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Campus location
Ra’s al Khaymah, United Arab Emirates
Campus location
Ra’s al Khaymah, United Arab Emirates
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) at American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) provides the expertise needed to meet these challenges. Graduates of our MBA program in the UAE possess unique skills, knowledge, and experience that make them valuable assets in private and public sectors, from small businesses to large corporations across industries.

Overview

American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK)’s accredited Master of Business Administration (MBA) course in the UAE provides students with a well-rounded business education encompassing areas like accounting, finance, information systems, international business, marketing, strategy, research and leadership. In addition to classroom learning, this MBA degree offers a range of experiential learning opportunities, such as case studies, collaborative online international learning, simulations, and consulting projects, preparing students for the challenges of a fast-paced business environment. Graduates of our Master of Business Administration program can look forward to career opportunities as entrepreneurs and leaders in for-profit and not-for-profit organizations both within and outside the UAE.

Program Mission

The School’s mission is to work with the AURAK ‘family’ to prepare tomorrow’s MBA graduates to be thoughtful, creative, collaborative, and responsible. Our MBA degree program helps students develop the ability to think critically, communicate their ideas clearly and take the initiative to apply what they have learned. Backed by a diverse faculty committed to enriching their teaching and enhancing their community impact by engaging in applied, cross-disciplinary, and pedagogical scholarship, the School offers an MBA degree based on the North American model and the cultural characteristics of the Gulf region in a student-centered teaching environment.

Program Goals

The overall aims of the MBA degree program are:
  • To impart contemporary knowledge and provide an integrated background in advanced concepts, frameworks, and methodologies underpinning the high-level management of organizations.
  • To allow candidates to concentrate on specific areas and issues within the business while encouraging lifelong learning beyond the duration of the MBA program.
  • To enhance professional communications skills and peer-based interaction through its curriculum and associated group-based coursework.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Leadership and Managing People
  • Managerial Finance 
  • Strategic Management
  • Research Methods for Business 
  • Managerial and Financial Accounting 
  • Marketing Management 

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details

Application Deadline: Fall: 15 September / Spring: 26 January. International students must apply two weeks in advance of the stated deadlines.

Language

English
IELTS
6

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Ra’s al Khaymah, United Arab Emirates

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
2.5

English requirements

IELTS
6

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • A baccalaureate degree in Business Administration, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, or its established equivalent in the applicant’s undergraduate degree program;
  • A baccalaureate degree, or its equivalent, with a major or minor in Business Studies, Marketing, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Management/Business Information Systems with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or its recognized equivalent in the applicant’s undergraduate degree program, or
  • A baccalaureate degree, or its equivalent, in a non-business field with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, followed by a postgraduate certificate or diploma in a business-related field.
  • This MBA program will be geared toward applicants with zero (0) to five (5) years of work experience.
  • Successful Personal Interview with School of Business Faculty.
  • Copy of Degree certificate – translated into English, if the original is not in English
  • Official university transcript – translated into English, if original not in English
  • Two letters of recommendation – from a current supervisor and/or professor
  • Updated / current CV (résumé)
  • Two passport photos
  • Emirates ID
  • Passport Copy
  • Health Insurance / Card
  • Copy of a birth certificate
  • Copy of the Family Book (Emirati)
  • Two years of work experience required for Master of Education Program and five years for Executive Master of Business Administration

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Tuition Fees

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

    Non-residents
    45360 AED / year
    45360 AED / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    45360 AED / year
    45360 AED / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Business Administration.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based

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Mundus MAPP
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based

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Moving Mates
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based

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AUFIN Education & Scholarship
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Fully Funded MBA Award
Merit-based

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AUFIN Education & Scholarship
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
10 May 2026
Transform Your Future with Scholarship
Merit-based

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GBS Dubai
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 SEK
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Kreditkortlistan Financial Scholarship
Merit-based

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Enkla Media - Kreditkortlistan
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
CryptoRunner Scholarship

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CryptoRunner
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
Merit-based

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ACES: The Society for Editing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest

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Ayn Rand Institute
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
24 Apr 2026
Go Global MBA Scholarship
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
02 Feb 2027
Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program

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Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2026
Florida Rentals Annual Dream Vacation Scholarship

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Florida Rentals
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
55 GBP
Deadline
18 Jun 2026
IELTS Morgan Terry Memorial IATEFL Scholarship
Merit-based

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
The MyUS Community Scholarship

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MyUS
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available

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