Master of Business Administration
About This Programme
UOWD's flagship management qualification for experienced professionals, covering strategy, leadership, and finance. Requires three years of full-time work experience (two years assessed case-by-case). Billed per subject at AED 9,597, 12 subjects (about AED 115,167 total). Fees are charged per subject per trimester; the figure shown is the published total of 115,164 AED divided across 2 years, so the yearly amount varies with how many subjects you enrol in.
Course Highlights
- AACSB-accredited; degree awarded by the University of Wollongong, Australia.
- Weekend classes designed for working professionals.
- Uses the UOWD AI Strategy Lab; PhD pathway available.
- Three intakes a year (September, January, April).
What You'll Study
Delivered on the Dubai Knowledge Park campus in weekend classes. Each subject is 6 credit points; the capstone is a strategic business project. UOWD charges per subject (AED 9,597.26/subject, VAT inclusive) - the figure shown is an indicative annual over ~2 years.
Subjects
- Economic Analysis for Modern Business6 credits
- Accounting for Managerial Decision-Making6 credits
- Strategic Marketing Management6 credits
- Financial Strategy and Governance6 credits
- Contemporary Global Perspectives on Strategy6 credits
- Responsible Leadership Effectiveness6 credits
- People and Culture6 credits
- Leading Business Transformation in the age of AI6 credits
- Project and Supply Chain Management6 credits
Capstone
- Strategic Business Project6 credits
Entry Requirements
UOWD publishes no school-system entry matrix for postgraduate study; the English requirement above is the published one and is higher than the undergraduate band.
Careers
Graduates progress into roles such as CEO, CFO, CTO, business development/operations/transformation manager, consultant, project manager, HR director, CMO and entrepreneur.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education (CAA) and KHDA-licensed; degree conferred by the University of Wollongong (Australia, TEQSA-registered). The School of Business is AACSB-accredited.
Professional exemptions
Programme Details
Award
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Start Date
September 2026 (also January & April intakes)
Typical Offer
Bachelor's + 3 years' work experience + IELTS 6.5
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters
Subject Area
Business & Finance
Campus
Dubai
Course Type
Postgraduate
Tuition Fee
AED 57,582 total
Apply online at uowdubai.ac.ae. Scholarships and merit awards are available.