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Executive MBA in Dubai

MBA

Duration
2-3 years
Start date
April, October
Location
Dubai

Suitable for UK and international applications.

I would recommend Bradford, and specifically this course, to absolutely anyone who is considering broadening their professional development. You won't regret the investment you make in your education, and Bradford truly justifies its elite and top-ranking position.

Fahim, Executive MBA in Dubai

Entry requirements

If you'd like a quick view on your suitability and eligibility for The Bradford MBA before you complete a full application, simply send us your CV and we'll get back to you as soon as possible. Please email it to mba@bradford.ac.uk

All applications are considered on their individual merits and will be assessed using a collective approach, which takes into account professional status and work experience as well as academic achievement.

Work experience

Candidates must have at least three years’ postgraduate work experience, which can be from any industry, including both private and public sectors, and charitable organisations.

Academic and professional achievements

You should have a good first degree awarded by a UK university or overseas equivalent, or a relevant professional qualification. If you do not have a first degree or professional qualifications you will need to demonstrate significant management or business leadership experience (normally eight years). We will also consider an academic recommendation based on interview.

Numeracy and literacy competencies

We will require evidence of numeracy and literacy competencies, and you may be required to complete an authorised online aptitude test such as the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT).

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, we may need evidence of your proficiency in English through a recognised test (IELTS). You will be required to achieve a minimum score of:

  • IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no sub-test less than 5.5

Learning and assessment

Teaching for the core is available as block teaching over Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 9:00 – 17:00. The teaching blocks are spaced a minimum of five weeks apart, going up to nine weeks in some instances. This is to accommodate public holidays.

The majority of modules are available online. This means that if you are unable to make a weekend, you can study the module online instead, thus providing you with greater flexibility.

Assessment is mainly by a 4,000 word assignment for the core, and a 2,000 word assignment for the electives. The Management Project is 15,000 words. Additionally there are formative assignments and Multiple-Choice Questionnaires that help develop your confidence and familiarity with the subject matter, without contributing a mark towards your final mark

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Study abroad

You can choose to study the Financial Risk Management in European Banking module at the Toulouse Business School, France. The module is taught intensively over one week from Monday to Friday, with an exam on the Saturday.

A number of the modules can be taken in Bradford at our School of Management.

 

Study support

All the material is available online. This includes a study book, lecture slides, audio and video.

In addition to the face-to-face teaching, four online tutorials are available after the weekend module. These will normally be led by the lecturer who conducted the module.

Additionally, we have an Effective Learning Service that will assist you in areas such as critical thinking and referencing.

More information can be found on our Support for students at the Dubai Regional Hub page.

Research

The programme curriculum is based on research of current managerial and business issues, and is centred around our four main research areas:

  • Accounting, finance and economics
  • People, organisation and entrepreneurship
  • Logistics, supply chain and technology
  • International business, marketing and branding  

Terms and conditions

The University has a set of terms and conditions for all students accepting an offer to study on a course here at Bradford. This is called The Student Contract. This document sets out the Terms and Conditions which apply when you accept an offer of a place on a programme of study at the University of Bradford.

View our Student Contract section for further details.

Transparency

Information about this programme and its modules has been published in advance of the academic year to which it applies. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate at the time of publication, but changes may occur given the interval between publishing and commencement of teaching. Any change which impacts the terms and conditions of an applicant’s offer will be communicated to them.