MBA (Dubai)
Entry requirements
2:1 good Honours degree or equivalent, such as a degree level professional qualification
Experience and qualifications
You must have a minimum of three years' professional experience. Usually we expect Birmingham MBA candidates to have a minimum of five years professional experience. You must demonstrate career progression and managerial responsibilities, which could include people management, budget management or project management.
We will consider candidates without a first degree or professional qualification who have at least ten years’ work experience including significant managerial responsibility.
English language- IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in any band);
- TOEFL IBT 88 (21 in Reading, 20 in Listening, 22 in Speaking and 21 in Writing);
- Pearson Academic Test of English 67 with no less than 64 in all four skills
Months of entry
February, September
Course content
The Birmingham MBA is coming to Dubai in 2025. Built in collaboration with our corporate partners, the Birmingham MBA will challenge you to self-reflect and create your own business practices for a better world.
Course Structure
The Birmingham MBA Dubai is designed to be flexible so you can study around your work. This is a part-time programme delivered in a hybrid format over two years. Each module runs for a seven week period and includes a combination of online content and an in-person residential weekend. Birmingham MBA Dubai candidates can complete one global immersive module. You can also choose to study up to three elective modules in Singapore, the United Kingdom and Online.
Why the Birmingham MBA?
The Birmingham MBA places a strong emphasis on fostering a diverse range of perspectives, and bringing together thought leadership and practical insight. You'll engage with organisations across the corporate, charitable and public sector. This combination will give you hands-on exposure that allows you to see how your learning has relevance in real-world situations.
- 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.
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.
Fees and funding
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MBA
- part time24 months
- Distance learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
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