Overview
About our Master of Business Administration
If you’re interested in pursuing a career in business administration, the Master of Business Administration (MBA) may be the right degree for you. This course is designed to give students a solid foundation in both management and finance, as well as prepare them for the challenges that are likely to come with running a company or organisation.
The MBA in UAE is a graduate-level degree that offers a holistic approach to business education. With an MBA, you’ll learn about the core concepts of business, management, and leadership and how they impact your organisation or company. A Master of Business Administration is a degree course that aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to become effective managers. The degree is offered in both online and campus-based formats and is typically an intensive, one-year course of study.
What you’ll learn
A Master of Business Administration will help you develop the knowledge and skills required for professional business practice and future leadership. You will learn how to:
- Apply business theories to complex global and organisational challenges
- Analyse data to support informed business decision-making
- Develop and implement effective leadership and business strategies
- Manage stakeholders across diverse cultural and organisational contexts
- Understand financial decision-making and its impact on organisational performance
- Focus areas of Master of Business Administration
The MBA develops broad-based business expertise across key functional areas that are essential for modern leadership.
You will explore topics including:
- Business context – applying theory creatively to address complex global business scenarios
- Business competencies – interrogating data to inform strategic and operational decisions
- Leadership and strategy – aligning people, processes, and goals to achieve organisational objectives
- Stakeholder management – building strong relationships and thinking expansively across cultures and contexts
- These focus areas ensure graduates are well-equipped to lead organisations in rapidly changing business environments.
Your career
Graduates of the Master of Business Administration are prepared to pursue senior leadership and management roles across business, government, and non-government sectors. The professional expertise developed through the MBA is highly valued by employers worldwide.
Potential career pathways include:
- Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
- Chief Operating Officer (COO)
- Marketing Director
- Strategy DirectorBusiness Operations Manager
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The MBA develops the strategic leadership, financial, and decision-making skills required to lead organisations in a dynamic global business environment. Students complete core units in financial decision-making, business strategy, leadership, sustainability, and organisational excellence, while also undertaking a specialised elective in global business and an additional elective unit. This flexible structure allows students to tailor their studies to their professional interests and career aspirations while enhancing their leadership and management capabilities.
Course structures are subject to change. Please refer to the Murdoch University Dubai website for the most current course structure and unit information.
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
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Intake Dates: January, May, September
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Credits
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Campus Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Disciplines
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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
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Recognised Bachelor's degree or higher and evidence of two years of work experience; or successful completion of Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (or equivalent); or satisfactory preparation for the course through informal or non-formal learning and/or professional experiences subject to the approval of the Academic Chair.
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Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents89000 AED / year≈ 89000 AED / year
Living costs
Dubai
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
We offer Academic Merit Scholarships ranging from 15% to 40% of the total tuition fees across all our Undergraduate and Postgraduate programs, based on your previous academic performance.
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