Executive MBA (EMBA)
About This Programme
An 18-month part-time Executive MBA for mid-career professionals, delivered in Dubai through weekend blended classes (or fully online), with four specialisations.
Course Highlights
- Part-time, for mid-career professionals; weekend blended classes in Dubai or fully online.
- Four specialisations: Marketing, Finance, Operations or Entrepreneurship.
- Applied strategic project and a global strategy immersion.
- Ranked #29 in the world in the QS International Trade Rankings 2026 (Executive MBA).
What You'll Study
An 18-month part-time Executive MBA for working professionals. The Dubai blended format runs weekend face-to-face classes at the Dubai campus alongside live online sessions via Engaged Learning Online; a fully online format is also available. Includes an applied strategic project and a global strategy immersion.
Term 1.a
9 credits
- Personal Effectiveness1 credit
- Business Economics1 credit
- Financial Accounting1 credit
- Marketing Management1 credit
- Management Accounting1 credit
- Human Resource Management1 credit
- Corporate Finance1 credit
- Business Statistics1 credit
- Operations Management1 credit
Term 1.b
7 credits
- Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Management1 credit
- Big Data Analytics and Cloud Technologies1 credit
- Strategic Marketing1 credit
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship1 credit
- Strategic Finance1 credit
- Leading Teams and Organizations1 credit
- Strategic Management1 credit
Term 2.a
6 credits
- Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) and Ethics for Leaders1 credit
- Leadership and Cross Cultural Management1 credit
- Business Acumen1 credit
- Change Management1 credit
- Global Strategy Immersion Project2 credits
Term 2b electives
5 credits
Any 5 of the 12 electives offered. To qualify for a specialisation, take 3 electives in one area and complete the Applied Strategic Project in that same area.
- Marketing: Sales Management1 credit
- Marketing: Digital Marketing and Analytics1 credit
- Marketing: Strategic Brand Management1 credit
- Finance: Corporate Valuation1 credit
- Finance: Mergers and Acquisitions1 credit
- Finance: Project Finance1 credit
- Operations: Supply Chain Management and Analytics1 credit
- Operations: Project Management1 credit
- Operations: Operations Excellence in Services and Manufacturing1 credit
- Entrepreneurship: New Ventures1 credit
- Entrepreneurship: Technology Entrepreneurship1 credit
- Entrepreneurship: Small Business Growth1 credit
- Additional electives: Strategic HRM1 credit
- Additional electives: Corporate Turnaround1 credit
- Additional electives: Blue Ocean Strategy1 credit
Term 3
9 credits
- Research Methodology2 credits
- Integrative Decision Making1 credit
- Executive Career Acceleration Pathway (ECAP)1 credit
- Applied Strategic Project5 credits
Entry Requirements
Admission is by application and profile review (GMAT/GRE not stipulated).
Careers
Designed to accelerate mid-career professionals into senior management, consulting and entrepreneurial leadership roles.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
An Australian degree registered by TEQSA; the Dubai blended format is CAA-accredited (UAE) and KHDA-permitted.
Programme Details
Award
Master of Business Administration (Executive), AQF Level 9
Start Date
November (Dubai blended); July (online)
Typical Offer
3+ years' work experience (mid-career professionals)
Duration
18 months part-time · 36 credits
Qualification
Masters
Subject Area
Business Administration
Study Pattern
Part time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 99,500 total
Apply online at spjain.org. Admission is by application review; an early-bird tuition rebate applies for the Dubai blended intake.