Master of Business Administration
About This Programme
The AACSB-accredited MBA, eight core courses plus three electives (11 courses) in a blended format, with four core courses fully online and the rest face-to-face via real-time delivery. Develops strategic, financial and leadership capability for management careers in the private and public sectors.
Course Highlights
- Evening schedule designed for working managers
- Four core courses delivered fully online for flexibility
- 8 core courses cover the full executive-management toolkit plus 3 electives
- AACSB-accredited; may require a BUS 507 quantitative bridging course
What You'll Study
Blended and taught in the evenings (6–9 p.m.): four core courses run fully online (asynchronous + synchronous) and the rest face-to-face; 8 core courses plus 3 electives (11 courses total).
Core Courses (24 credits)
- MBA 601 Economics for Managers (online)3 credits
- MBA 603 Introduction to Business Analytics (online)3 credits
- MBA 609 Operations and Supply Chain Management (online)3 credits
- MBA 610 Financial Statement Analysis and Capital Budgeting (online)3 credits
- MBA 613 Managerial Accounting3 credits
- MBA 614 Marketing in the 21st Century3 credits
- MBA 618 Strategic Management3 credits
- MBA 640 Leadership and Change Management3 credits
Elective Courses (minimum 9 credits)
- MBA 602 Organizational Theory and Behavior3 credits
- MBA 605 Financial Management3 credits
- MBA 641 Innovation and Entrepreneurship3 credits
- MBA 642 Knowledge Management3 credits
- MBA 661 Strategic Human Resources Management3 credits
- MBA 680 Project Management3 credits
- MBA 681 Technology, Innovation and Digital Strategy3 credits
- MBA 694 Special Topics in MBA3 credits
Entry Requirements
MBA and MBDA applicants take the GMAT or the AUS admission test; a statement of purpose is required for some programmes.
Careers
Prepares managers for leadership roles across the private and public sectors, with an emphasis on thinking and acting globally from the MENA region.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
AACSB-accredited School of Business Administration; UAE CAA-licensed
Programme Details
Award
Master of Business Administration
Start Date
August 2026 (Fall; Spring intake for many programmes)
Typical Offer
Four-year bachelor's degree, minimum CGPA 3.00/4.0, IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 80, plus GMAT or the AUS MBA admission test
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters
Subject Area
Business & Finance
Campus
Sharjah
Course Type
Master of Business Administration
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
Blended
Tuition Fee
AED 90,420/yr
Apply online at apply.aus.edu with transcripts, a CV, references and a statement of purpose where required. The graduate application fee is AED 450 + 5% VAT. AUS offers graduate assistantships to qualified applicants.