Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Murdoch University Dubai

Qualification

Master of Business Administration

Do you want to become a confident and effective leader in today’s global business environment? The Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Murdoch University Dubai is designed for current and aspiring business professionals who want to advance their careers into senior leadership and management roles. The course is ideal for individuals seeking to develop expertise in leadership, strategy, marketing, entrepreneurship, and financial decision-making across various industries. With an MBA degree, you will gain the specialist knowledge, practical skills, and strategic mindset needed to lead organisations, manage change, and drive sustainable business growth.

Key Information

Duration and course structure

1 year, 3 trimesters full-time or

2 years, 6 trimesters part-time (36 credits)

Intake dates

January, May, September

Mode of delivery

On Campus

Online

Mixed-Mode

Fees*

Tuition Fee for the Entire Course (AED):

89,000 (20% guaranteed scholarship)

Tuition fees are inclusive of VAT.

*Note:

Tuition fees exclude the cost of course study materials.

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About our Master of Business Administration

If you’re interested in pursuing a career in business administration, the Master of Business Administration (MBA) may be the right degree for you. This course is designed to give students a solid foundation in both management and finance, as well as prepare them for the challenges that are likely to come with running a company or organisation.

The MBA in UAE is a graduate-level degree that offers a holistic approach to business education. With an MBA, you’ll learn about the core concepts of business, management, and leadership and how they impact your organisation or company. A Master of Business Administration is a degree course that aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to become effective managers. The degree is offered in both online and campus-based formats and is typically an intensive, one-year course of study.

What you’ll learn

A Master of Business Administration will help you develop the knowledge and skills required for professional business practice and future leadership. You will learn how to:

Apply business theories to complex global and organisational challenges
Analyse data to support informed business decision-making
Develop and implement effective leadership and business strategies
Manage stakeholders across diverse cultural and organisational contexts
Understand financial decision-making and its impact on organisational performance

Focus areas of Master of Business Administration

The MBA develops broad-based business expertise across key functional areas that are essential for modern leadership.

You will explore topics including:

Business context – applying theory creatively to address complex global business scenarios
Business competencies – interrogating data to inform strategic and operational decisions
Leadership and strategy – aligning people, processes, and goals to achieve organisational objectives
Stakeholder management – building strong relationships and thinking expansively across cultures and contexts

These focus areas ensure graduates are well-equipped to lead organisations in rapidly changing business environments.

Your career

Graduates of the Master of Business Administration are prepared to pursue senior leadership and management roles across business, government, and non-government sectors. The professional expertise developed through the MBA is highly valued by employers worldwide.

Potential career pathways include:

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Marketing Director
Strategy DirectorBusiness Operations Manager

Course structure

M1256 - Master of Business Administration

Course Core 24 cp

MBS566 | 6 cp | Financial Decision Making
MBS662 | 6 cp | Business, Society and the Environment
MBS663 | 6 cp | Leading the Engaged Enterprise
MBS664 | 6 cp | Strategies for Growth and Excellence

Specified Elective 6 cp

MBS6611 | 6 cp | Global Business

Electives 6 cp

Electives – you can choose elective units to the value of 6 credit points.

M1256 - Master of Business Administration

Academic entry requirements

Students must meet the minimum academic qualifications required for admission to this course.

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English language entry requirements

Students must be able to demonstrate English language proficiency before being admitted to this course.

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Faculty Profile – Business

Discipline Lead – Dr. Leena Wanganoo

Dr. Leena is a distinguished academic leader with 30 years of experience, 12 years in educational leadership within higher education and an 18-year corporate career with multinational companies. She holds a PhD in Sustainable Supply Chain Management, a Postgraduate Diploma in International Business and an MBA in Marketing.

As a discipline lead, Dr. Leena oversees the Diploma, undergraduate, and postgraduate business courses while teaching Global Business, Sustainability, and Strategic Management courses. Her rich blend of academic and industry experience ensures that students gain both theoretical understanding and practical insights.

In addition to her teaching role, Dr. Leena is actively engaged in research and case study development. Her research interests lie in Sustainable Management & Development and Service excellence strategy. She regularly publishes her work in esteemed international journals, and many of her case studies have been featured by The Case Centre, UK. Beyond her academic responsibilities, Dr. Leena is a founding member of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce Higher Education initiative. She actively contributes to advancing higher education in the UAE and co-leads the academic coordinator community of practitioners, part of the university’s learning and teaching network.