Master of Business Administration

Tuition fees are 17,223 USD per year.

The Master of Business Administration at Murdoch University's Dubai campus is a graduate-level business degree delivered in English and accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation. An MBA typically provides a broad, integrated view of business management, covering core areas such as strategy, finance, marketing, operations, human resource management and organizational leadership, with the aim of preparing graduates for management and leadership roles across industries. Students in an MBA program usually study through a combination of case analysis, group projects and applied assignments that connect management theory to real business decisions, reflecting the practical orientation of the degree. Because MBA students often come from varied professional backgrounds, coursework is generally designed to build both breadth across business functions and depth in analytical and decision-making skills, including how to interpret financial data, develop strategy and manage teams and organizational change. Many MBA programs also include a capstone project or business strategy exercise that requires students to apply what they have learned to a substantial business problem. Graduates of MBA programs pursue a wide range of paths, including management and leadership positions within existing organizations, roles in consulting and finance, or entrepreneurial ventures, since the degree is designed to develop the general management capabilities needed across sectors rather than a single technical specialization. Based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the program is located in a major regional business hub with a dense concentration of multinational companies, giving students the opportunity to study management in an internationally connected commercial environment. Studying in English supports graduates pursuing management careers both within the region and in international organizations more broadly.