Master of Business Administration
About This Programme
A 36-credit AACSB-accredited MBA for professionals aspiring to leadership, promoting strategic thinking, ethics and social responsibility, with Generalist, Finance, Marketing and Strategic HR and Leadership specialisations. AUD notes it is the only MBA in Dubai ranked by QS.
Course Highlights
- Taught in the AACSB-accredited School of Business
- Taught at AUD, ranked #620 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
- US-accredited (SACSCOC) American credit degree taught in English
- AUD reports around 92% graduate employment
What You'll Study
Taught full time, in person, on an American credit-hour system, in English.
Summary of degree requirements
36 credit hours in total.
- Common Core21 credits
- Thesis6 credits
- Advanced Electives/Concentration9 credits
Common Core
21 credit hours required.
- ACCG 601 Accounting Information and Management Decisions3 credits
- ECON 601 Managerial Economics3 credits
- FINA 601 Corporate Finance3 credits
- MGMT 601 Managing Organizations and Leading People3 credits
- MGMT 699 Strategic Management and Policy (Capstone)3 credits
- MKTG 601 Marketing Management3 credits
- QUAN 601 Quantitative Methods for Business Decisions3 credits
Thesis
- THES 690 Industry-Based Applied Thesis6 credits
Advanced Electives Generalist Option
9 credit hours required.
Choose 9 credit hours from:
- FINA 611 Financial Analysis Tools and Techniques3 credits
- FINA 621 Investment Management3 credits
- FINA 633 International Finance3 credits
- FINA 641 Financial Institutions and Markets3 credits
- MGMT 602 Information System in Business3 credits
- MGMT 603 Operations and Supply Chain Management3 credits
- MGMT 610 Human Resources Management3 credits
- MGMT 621 Leadership3 credits
- MGMT 631 Law and Ethics in Business Organizations3 credits
- MGMT 651 Organizational Change and Development3 credits
- MKTG 611 Marketing Research3 credits
- MKTG 621 Consumer Behavior3 credits
- MKTG 631 International Marketing3 credits
- MKTG 651 Marketing for Service Organizations3 credits
Advanced Electives Finance Concentration Option
- FINA 611 Financial Analysis Tools and Techniques3 credits
- FINA 621 Investment Management3 credits
- FINA 633 International Finance3 credits
- FINA 641 Financial Institutions and Markets3 credits
One of 3 alternatives published for this degree; the summary table above counts this block once, so they are choices rather than additional credits.
Concentration Option
- MGMT 610 Human Resources Management3 credits
- MGMT 621 Leadership3 credits
- MGMT 631 Law and Ethics in Business Organizations3 credits
- MGMT 651 Organizational Change and Development3 credits
- MGMT 602 Information Systems in Business3 credits
- MGMT 603 Operations and Supply Chain Management3 credits
One of 3 alternatives published for this degree; the summary table above counts this block once, so they are choices rather than additional credits.
Advanced Electives Marketing Concentration Option
- MKTG 611 Marketing Research3 credits
- MKTG 621 Consumer Behavior3 credits
- MKTG 631 International Marketing3 credits
- MKTG 651 Marketing for Service Organizations3 credits
One of 3 alternatives published for this degree; the summary table above counts this block once, so they are choices rather than additional credits.
Entry Requirements
Some programmes require a GMAT or GRE score, an interview or a portfolio.
Careers
Graduates pursue careers in banking, finance, accounting, consulting, marketing and management, or continue to postgraduate study.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Offered by the AACSB-accredited School of Business Administration; AUD holds SACSCOC (US) institutional accreditation and UAE MoHESR licensure.
Programme Details
Award
Master of Business Administration
Start Date
September (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, with MoHESR attestation for degrees earned outside the UAE.
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters
Subject Area
Business & Finance
Campus
Dubai
Course Type
Master of Business Administration
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 173,880 total
Graduate applicants apply online with sealed bachelor's transcripts (min 3.0 GPA), English scores and a statement of objectives; some programmes require a GMAT/GRE score or an interview.