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
1.5 years
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.