Master of Business Administration, UAE (MBA) at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

The Strathclyde Executive MBA in the UAE is a part-time programme delivered through Strathclyde's international centre and accredited as a UAE programme. It is triple-accredited by AMBA, AACSB and EQUIS.

What you will study

The MBA is built on three blocks of 10-credit modules: Building Capabilities (Operations & Project Management, Entrepreneurial Thinking & Practice, Marketing Management, Managing Value-Driven Analytics, Consulting Skills leading to the Consulting Impact Challenge), Responsible Leadership (Accounting and Financial Management, Leading a Sustainable Organisation, Strategic Leadership Development, Responsible Organisation leading to the Boardroom Challenge) and Strategy in Practice. The capstone project can follow a research, consulting or entrepreneurial pathway.

Career pathways

MBA students have a dedicated in-house careers service with career planning, skills development and personal coaching.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must hold a UK degree or equivalent academic qualification (professional qualifications also considered), be at least 24 years old and have at least three years' full-time postgraduate experience in which managing people and resources played a significant role. Applicants complete essays, provide references and attend a formal interview; GMAT is not standard but may be requested. English language (first language not English): IELTS Academic 6.0 (or IELTS General Training 6.5), TOEFL 550 or iBT 79; exemption is possible where UAE Ministry of Higher Education conditions are met, such as an undergraduate degree from an English-medium institution in a country where English is the official language. Computer competence in word processing, spreadsheets and report writing is required.

Intake: April and October

Duration: MBA/PgDip: part-time, 2 years

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