One-year full-time (or 2-year part-time) MBA delivered at weekend seminars to accommodate working professionals. 8 mandatory modules: Leadership Theory and Practice; People, Work and Organisations; Strategic Marketing; Financial Decision Making; Research Methods for Business; Delivering Successful Projects; Developing and Executing Strategy; Business Project (real-world business challenge analysis with research, data, and actionable recommendations). Entry: First- or second-class Honours degree (or equivalent), minimum 2 years post-qualifying full-time professional experience. Alternative performance-based admissions route: enrol and demonstrate capability by passing your first course (English requirements still apply). IELTS 6.5 (no component below 6.0). September and January intakes (January part-time only). Tuition AED 132,000/year full-time (incl. VAT) or AED 66,000/year part-time. Accreditations: UAE MoHESR; UK QAA; British degree accredited by UK Royal Charter. Rankings: Edinburgh Business School ranked 1st in Scotland for producing CEOs (Novuna Business Cash Flow, 2025); 2nd in UK for graduate employability (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2024). 90%+ graduates in graduate-level jobs or further study within six months. Notable employers: ADNOC Group, EY, Bilfinger Engineering. Career roles: Strategy Consultant, Programme/Project Director, Operations Director, Chief Operating Officer. Global alumni network in 190+ countries; twice-yearly graduation in Edinburgh, Dubai, or Malaysia; annual campus-based study trips (typically May). Career Support: Coursera Career Academy access (500+ industry certificates) + dedicated Careers Service. Programme Director Dubai: Dr Stavroula Kalogeras (DubaiMBA@hw.ac.uk).
Duration
2 years
Qualification
MBA
Subject Area
Business & Finance
Study Pattern
Full time / Part time
Delivery Format
In person