Start Date

January, September

Format

Full-time or Part-time (part time delivered through evening classes)

Duration

Evenings Monday to Friday 6.30pm – 9.30pm

1 Year Full-time
2 Years Part-time

Location

Dubai Knowledge Park Campus

Fees

AED 114,125 per year
*All Tuition Fees Inclusive of Vat

Overview
   
Course Content
 
How you learn
 
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Overview
   
Course Content
 
How you learn
 
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Overview

World-Class Faculty

Learn from renowned experts and thought leaders who are at the forefront of their fields. Middlesex University Dubai faculty members bring a wealth of industry experience and academic expertise, ensuring that you receive high-class education that is relevant and engaging.

Diverse Global Perspectives

Your experienced cohort will be made up of like-minded professionals who come from a wide range of countries and industry backgrounds, offering you the chance to exchange fresh perspectives, insights and ideas.

Tailor Your MBA Towards Your Career Ambitions

With 8 specialist pathways to choose from, you have the opportunity to focus your MBA on specific areas of interest, with options to specialise in Finance, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Project Management, Marketing, Business Analytics, Healthcare Management, Operations & Supply Chain Management or a general pathway.

Enhance Your Leadership and Executive Skills

The programme team will support you to unlock your full potential by providing extensive leadership and executive skill development throughout your Executive MBA programme enabling you to take the concepts, theories and solutions you have learned in the classroom directly to your workplace.

Balance Your Work & Study

The Middlesex University Dubai Executive MBA programme is designed to fit around other commitments such as work and family with evening delivery format. This means you can keep your career on track whilst you invest in yourself and advancing your career.

International Experience

The Executive MBA International Project offers you the opportunity to a develop global perspective of key management issues. During this one-week project you will develop and apply skills needed to critically examine a challenging global issue and the interrelationships between the global and local business environments.

Choose a Specialist Pathway

  • EMBA – General
  • EMBA – Project Management
  • EMBA – Healthcare Management
  • EMBA – Finance
  • EMBA – Marketing
  • EMBA – Operations and Supply Chain Management
  • EMBA – Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  • EMBA – Artificial Intelligence and Business Analytics
  • EMBA – Sustainability
  • EMBA – Hospitality and Events Management
  • EMBA – Real Estate
  • EMBA – Aviation Management

Course Content

The Executive MBA programme consists of six taught modules (20 credits each) and a 60-credit Capstone project. There are four core modules which are consistent across all MBA pathways, focusing on essential competencies crucial for business professionals. You will also complete two pathway/optional modules. All students also participate in a vibrant co-curricular programme of executive skill development workshops and applied learning experiences through the Personal and Professional Development module.

Core Modules

This module aims to develop your practical understanding of strategic decision-making and innovation management, and to lay the foundation for ongoing development of strategic thinking through-out your professional or entrepreneurial careers. In this module you will critically examine the challenges and opportunities presented by technological advancements, market shifts, and global trends. You will also examine the role of innovation in crafting, analysing, and executing business strategies, and how innovation affects firms’ performance within evolving markets and industries. Through this examination, this module will prepare you with the capabilities to formulate and implement strategies that drive organisational success and adaptation in rapidly changing environments.

The module aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills to become an effective strategic leader who can inspire, motivate, and guide teams towards achieving collective goals, while also emphasising ethical considerations and the importance of diversity and inclusion in leadership roles. This module is designed to develop a deep understanding of leadership theories and their practical application in various organisational contexts. Through exploring historical and contemporary leadership models, you will learn to critically analyse strategic leadership practices and their impact on organisational culture and change.

This module aims to equip you with knowledge, skills, and analytical abilities in financial and economic analysis, providing a comprehensive foundation for strategic decision-making in complex business environments. The module focuses on both theoretical principles and practical applications, fostering a deep understanding of how financial and economic factors interplay and influence organisational dynamics.

This module is designed to equip you with a comprehensive understanding of marketing management within the evolving digital landscape. It emphasises the creation and implementation of sustainable marketing strategies that enable businesses, both in B2B and B2C contexts, to achieve a competitive edge. Through a strategic and managerial lens, the course delves into the importance of customer-centric approaches in navigating the complexities of rapidly changing digital environments and fostering organisational growth.

This module aims to empower you to apply the knowledge and skills acquired throughout the MBA programme to undertake a significant research-based project that aligns with your professional interests and career aspirations. Your final Capstone Project may be a consultancy project, an entrepreneurship project, or an applied research project. The Capstone Project is a crucial part of your MBA programme that represents the culmination of your learning experience. Overall, this module will enhance your ability to conduct independent research and prepare you for the next phase of your professional journey.

This module aims to support your professional development by critically reflecting on your current competencies and experiences. Through Applied Learning Experiences (ALEs) and Executive Skill Development (ESDs) workshops, you will engage in a transformative process, fostering a deeper understanding of your strengths and areas for development. This reflective journey is aimed at enhancing your leadership, strategic thinking, and decision-making skills, essential for navigating the complexities of today’s global business world.  Additionally, this module will enhance your interpersonal and communication skills, vital for leadership and collaboration. By the end of this module, you will have created a personalised development plan, equipping you with the insights and strategies needed for your continued growth as an executive.

This module aims to foster an immersive and experiential learning experience. This module is based on an immersive field experience and consulting-style project. You will collaborate in teams, engage in fieldwork, and apply your comprehensive knowledge and skills acquired during your MBA to address a practical organisational or sectoral challenge. The global business immersion project will require you to engage as a part of a team in field research, employ critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and craft actionable strategies within a limited timeframe. The module culminates in a professional presentation of the findings and recommendations.

Programme Content

Throughout your programme, you will have an opportunity to engage in a range of Executive Skill Development workshops and Applied Learning Experiences designed to support you in identifying your own professional competencies and develop your capabilities to be an effective leader. Through a vibrant co-curricular programme, you will enhance your existing managerial and leadership skills, reflect upon your prior experiences, deepen your strategic thinking, and learn about advanced tools for tackling complex organisational challenges.

The culmination of your programme is the Capstone Project, which provides you the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills gained throughout the programme to address a particular organisational challenge, explore the feasibility of a new business idea, or undertake cutting-edge research. Your Capstone project can take the form of a Consultancy project, an Entrepreneurship project, or an Applied Research project. All students are encouraged to shape their capstone around an area of professional interests and will be guided by a supervisor and supported by a series of dedicated capstone workshops.

This project immerses students in global management issues through an intensive one-week project. This experiential learning experience enhances the development of critical skills necessary to analyse complex global challenges and the dynamic interplay between global and local business landscapes. For over fifteen years, the programme has included International Field Trips to Paris or Milan, providing students with a unique experiential learning opportunity. These trips allow participants to engage directly with industry best practices in the luxury retail sector and conduct guided fieldwork in the luxury fashion, retail, and beauty industries.

How you learn

The Executive MBA programme will be delivered at Middlesex University Dubai –  Dubai Knowledge Park campus during the weekdays (Monday to Friday) from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM.

Teaching methodology revolves around active engagement, placing you at the heart of your learning experience. You’ll participate actively in various learning, teaching, and assessment methods within small group settings.

A key highlight of the Executive MBA programme is its diverse learning approach, incorporating formal lectures, case study analyses, guided and independent research, workshops, debates, student presentations, simulations, and role-playing exercises. The programme team employ a range of techniques to enhance both your cognitive and practical skills while assessing your grasp of fundamental concepts and theoretical knowledge. Group projects further cultivate your teamwork abilities, providing a realistic organisational context to refine your interpersonal skills and leadership capabilities.

About Middlesex University Dubai

A UK education in the heart of Dubai

We collaborate with Middlesex University Dubai because of their commitment to academic excellence, employability, and innovation on a global scale. Their alignment with our values makes them an ideal partner for delivering quality UK qualifications in a thriving international setting.

Middlesex University Dubai is a forward-thinking, globally recognised institution offering students a high-quality UK degree in one of the world’s most dynamic cities. Since 2005, it has grown into Dubai’s largest UK university, with 6,300+ students from 120+ nationalities.

Why choose Middlesex University Dubai?

  • 5-Star Rated by the KHDA Higher Education Classification 2022 (in partnership with QS™)
  • Licensed by the UAE’s Ministry of Higher Education and KHDA
  • Programmes accredited by leading global professional bodies
  • Recognised by the UK’s Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) for Higher Education
  • Featured in a British Council & Times Higher Education report as a leading international branch campus

What does a 5-star rating mean?

Middlesex earned five stars across Employability, Internationalisation, Research, Facilities, Happiness and Wellbeing, and Inclusiveness. These institutions meet rigorous benchmarks in teaching, research, and student satisfaction – ensuring a truly world-class education.

A student experience with a difference

With campuses in Dubai Knowledge Park and Dubai International Academic City, students benefit from cutting-edge facilities, strong industry links, and programmes led by research-active academics.

A student experience with a difference

With campuses in Dubai Knowledge Park and Dubai International Academic City, students benefit from cutting-edge facilities, strong industry links, and programmes led by research-active academics.

Study in Dubai: Your gateway to global opportunity

Dubai offers an unmatched blend of global connectivity, safety, and cultural vibrancy. From internship opportunities to international business hubs, it’s the perfect setting for an education with impact.

Explore your future with Middlesex University Dubai.

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

Applicants will normally be expected to have two or more years of relevant business experience and hold at least a second-class honours degree from a UK university or a degree of equivalent standard.

Holders of graduate-level professional qualifications may also be admitted and are encouraged to apply.

Applicants who do not possess either an honours degree or professional qualifications are also considered, but normally only if they supply a GMAT score of at least 550 points.

Candidates not meeting any of these requirements may be considered for admission where there is strong supporting education or experience. All such cases will be at the discretion of the MBA Programme Leader. Please contact our team for an informal discussion so we can advise suitability ahead of a formal application: clientservices@illuminare-executiveeducation.com 

English language requirements (Postgraduate)

All programmes at Middlesex University Dubai are taught in English and applicants with previous education outside of English-speaking countries (such as the UK, the United States, Canada, England, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand), must demonstrate English language proficiency as follows:

English Language Test Entry Requirement
IELTS Academic 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each band)
TOEFL Internet-based 87 (21 in listening & writing, 22 in speaking and 23 in reading)
Pearson PTE Academic 58

Additionally, students with the following qualifications may be considered as having met the English language requirements:

English Language Test Entry Requirement
GCSE/1GCSE/0-Level English (as a first or second language) Grade C  / Grade 4 or Higher
CBSE/ISC Boards/NI0S/Most State Boards Minimum Grade Of 70% in English
International Baccalaureate Minimum Grade 5 in English A1 (Standard or Higher Level) in IB or a minimum of Grade 5 in English B (Higher Level)
WAEC/WASSCE/SSSCE/NECO C6

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