MBA
Course Highlights
- Flexible learning - the Birmingham MBA Dubai is delivered in a part-time and hybrid format so you can study around work and other commitments.
- Study across 3 campuses - complete up to three modules at our UK or Singapore campuses, or online.
- Global immersive modules - immerse yourself in an international business environment by completing these one-week intensive modules with our partners in Southeast Asia, Mexico or Europe.
- Events and networking - join all Birmingham MBA cohorts for events and activities like the Birmingham MBA Deloitte Consultancy Challenge and annual MBA Symposium.
- World Top 10 Online MBA Financial Times 2024
- #68 QS World University Rankings 2027 QS Top Universities QS World University Rankings 2027
- #93 World University Rankings 2025 Times Higher Education
What You'll Study
The Birmingham MBA Dubai includes a mix of learning and teaching methods. Each module runs for seven weeks combining online study with an in-person residential weekend. Online learning - study online at your own pace so you can complete your MBA around work and other commitments Residential weekends – meet other MBA candidates on your cohort, network and engage in professional development opportunities Purposeful Leader module – this a reflective and developmental module that includes career coaching encouraging you to explore your leadership and career aspirations in relation to your purposive values MBA Project - students must choose to complete a Company Project, Entrepreneurial Project or a Research Project Global immersive modules - optional one-week intensive modules delivered in a country with an economy that is markedly different to the UK Taught modules – including lectures, workshops, seminars and blended learning support Assessments - including group and individual projects, group presentations, individual assignments and class tests The Birmingham MBA totals 180 credits. This comprises of nine core modules, including The Purposeful Leader module, totalling 100 credits. You also choose one MBA Project module worth 40 credits. You will then pick four modules totalling 40 credits which can include one immersive module and one online elective. Module delivery format (PDF 250KB)
Core Modules
- Accounting, Accountability and Decision-Making10 credits
- Global Perspectives on Responsible Business10 credits
- Managerial Finance10 credits
- Marketing10 credits
- People Management and Organisations10 credits
- Strategy in a Complex and Uncertain World10 credits
- Sustainable Operations10 credits
- The Purposeful Leader20 credits
- Understanding the Economy10 credits
You can choose to study one online elective module.
- Entrepreneurial Project40 credits
- MBA Company Project40 credits
- Research Project: Dissertation40 credits
- Doing Business in the Middle East: Energy Transition and Post-Oil Economies10 credits
- Global Marketing Consultancy – International Residential10 credits
- International Business Experience: Doing Business in Mexico10 credits
- The Future for Southeast Asia Economies: Regionalisation and De-Globalisation10 credits
- Change Management10 credits
- Corporate Communication and Reputation Management10 credits
- Crisis and Resilience Management10 credits
- Digital Marketing10 credits
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation10 credits
- Fintech, Digital Finance and Blockchain10 credits
- International Business in A Complex Environment10 credits
- 4th Industrial Revolution, AI and Data10 credits
- Business Model Innovation10 credits
- Cooperative Strategy and Systems Thinking10 credits
- Digital Healthcare10 credits
- Engineering Sustainability10 credits
- Governance, policy and regulation in health organisations10 credits
- Leading Clinicians10 credits
- Private Equity and Financing Start-Ups10 credits
- Project Management10 credits
- Safety Critical Systems10 credits
- Services Marketing10 credits
Entry Requirements
Careers
The Birmingham MBA supported my career progression phenomenally, with outstanding help from BBS Careers and invaluable guidance from the alumni network. The highlight of my experience was tackling real-world business models and sessions with experts. I'm deeply grateful for the support and connections that have helped me move forward in my career. Nicole Wright Birmingham MBA Alumnus and Senior Consultant, Capco Birmingham Business School offers a dedicated lifelong careers service to Birmingham MBA candidates. Our Skills Development Consultant works closely with academics to offer personal coaching throughout your programme as part of The Purposeful Leader module. Birmingham MBA Dubai students can also tap into the on-campus Careers Network.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Birmingham Business School is one of a small number of schools worldwide to hold triple-crown accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the Association of MBAs (AMBA) and the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS).
Programme Details
Award
Master of Business Administration
Start Date
September 2026
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters
Subject Area
Business & Finance
Campus
Dubai
Study Pattern
Part time
Delivery Format
Online and in person
Tuition Fee
AED 87,255/yr
Tuition for September 2026 entry: AED 87,255 per year. To apply for a postgraduate programme, you will need to submit your application and supporting documents online. Before you submit your application, you should have the following supporting documents: Evidence of your academic and/or professional qualifications An up-to-date copy of your resume or CV One academic reference, and one work related reference (if you don't have an academic reference, we will accept two work references) Your personal statement, including why you wish to apply to the MBA course, why you have chosen to apply to the Birmingham MBA in particular, highlights of your career to date, examples of managerial responsibility, and your career aspirations for the future (maximum 2 pages) Visa information for part-time applicants Please note that students studying part-time courses are not eligible for a University-sponsored visa and will need to provide evidence of an existing visa. This could be a visa sponsored by a parent, an employment visa, or another category as per GDRFA and DDA guidelines. Apply directly through the University of Birmingham Dubai Admissions portal (not UCAS); there is no application fee. A non-refundable AED 5,000 tuition deposit is payable on accepting an offer and is deducted from your fees. Decisions are usually issued within 10 working days.