Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Applicants applying for the University of Wollongong in Dubai MBA degree, must have:

• a recognised Bachelors degree (or equivalent) in any field with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent.
• additionally, candidates for MBA must have two (2) years full time work experience after graduation

The Master of Business Administration Postgraduate degree program (MBA) seeks to educate graduates so that they are able to utilise the knowledge attained to promote and enhance their managerial career.

In addition to this, the degree program is structured in a manner whereby experienced managers with relevant professional experience acquire additional knowledge and expertise in global management issues.

All courses within the program are designed for a rapidly changing world with innovation, market-relevance, flexibility and an international focus at their core.

The program attempts to provide candidates with the necessary skills and competencies to manage effectively in a challenging and changing global environment, and attempts to prepare graduates for careers in management positions in both the public and private sectors.

Program Objectives

• Prepare students to become effective managers.
• Encourage students to see how new information and theory will apply to their current or future roles.
• Encourage students to enquire, research and synthesize information in order to understand other perspectives.
• Provide students with academic direction and career advice.
• Provide students with a level of competency in the use of technology in business.
• Offer students a range of activities so each individual has the opportunity to use a mix of learning styles.
• Develop a range of contemporary skills and knowledge and an opportunity to apply these in project work or applied research.
• Provide a firm grounding for students wishing to pursue further education or professional programs.

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) tuition fees are currently AED 82,200.

The University of Wollongong in Dubai

The University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) is one of the UAE’s oldest and most prestigious universities. Established in 1993 by the University of Wollongong in Australia and now is currently ranked in the leading universities in the world, UOWD represented a very early Australian initiative in the Gulf region.

As an independent UAE institution of higher education, UOWD attracts students not just from the UAE and Australia but from all over the world. Approximately 3,500 students representing almost a hundred nationalities are currently enrolled at UOWD and enjoy a quality academic experience.

All UOWD undergraduate and postgraduate degrees are accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research. They are also audited by the Australian Universities Quality Agency. Their internationally recognised qualifications enable UOWD graduates to pursue rewarding careers in Dubai’s burgeoning employment market. UOWD Alumni include many high profile graduates placed in prominent positions in both the public and private sectors across the region.

UOWD’s Centre for Language & Culture offers language courses in English and Arabic. They range from English language study for University preparation to part time Arabic classes and English language teacher training. The Arabic program focuses on the linguistic as well as the cultural experience, enabling participants to explore and enjoy Dubai’s diversity.

To learn more about studying at The University of Wollongong in Dubai, send an Information Request