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Master of Business Administration

Degree Summary
Program Outcomes
Program Structure
Faculty
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Admission Requirements
Duration

18 - 24 months
12 subjects
(Weekends only)

Classes commence
  September (Autumn)
  January (Winter)
  April (Spring)
Fees*

AED 9,597.26 / USD 2,615 per subject
*VAT 5% inclusive

In recent years, career opportunities for MBA candidates have witnessed a transition. According to career experts, MBA jobs are all set to boom in the coming years, with lack of skills and uncertainty in the business environment. Business models have changed drastically for most companies. These kinds of dynamics make a demand for MBA graduates stronger.

Our Master of Business Administration degree in dubai is designed for experienced professionals interested in developing their strategic thinking and ability to lead businesses in a responsible and impactful manner. The knowledge and skills gained on an MBA are transferable across a wide range of sectors, including public and private sector, in manufacturing, in financial services, in healthcare, in real estate, in media and in retail. Given the challenges of leading businesses in global contexts, graduates are expected to demonstrate not only the knowledge and skills relevant to individual areas of expertise, but skills that demonstrate holistic thinking, as evidenced by an ability to integrate and apply knowledge to relevant business contexts. 

In line with UOWD commitment to responsible and sustainable leadership, the learning activities within our MBA program include relevant and current case studies that compare theory with examples of leading-edge organizational practices, guest lectures delivered by industry professionals, peer learning and critical reflection, followed by undertaking assessments that focus on using and applying knowledge and skills in real-life settings. The collective learning experience and authentic assessments enable students to attain knowledge and skills to international standards. 

The subject offering is aligned with UOW Sydney Business School, so that students across campuses can collaborate in their learning and gain the global experience. This provides the students the global experience of working across time zones and cultures, like they would experience working in a multinational company.

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Program Selection Guide
Master's Degrees Business
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Entry Requirements

Students applying for a master's degree must have completed a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) at an accredited institution of higher education and have achieved the minimum grades outlined below: 

 

Country Direct Admission Probationary Entry*
GPA 2.5-2.99 or equivalent
Conditional Entry**
GPA 2.0-2.49 or equivalent
Australia 65% 57% 50%
Brazil 7/10 6/10 5/10
China 75% 63% 50%
Colombia 3.5/5 3.25/5 3/5
Egypt 65% (Good) 57% 50% (Pass)
India 50% 45% 40%
10 Point System: 7.0/10.0 10 Point System: 6.0/10.0 10 Point System: 5.0/10.0
4 Point System: 3.0/4.0 4 Point System: 2.5/4.0 4 Point System: 2.0/4.0
Iran 14 13 12
Japan 70/100 or 4/5 65/100 or 3.5/5 60/100 or 3/5
Jordan 70% 60% 50%
Kenya 50% 45% 40%
Lebanon 11 10.5 10
Mexico 8/10 7/10 6/10
Nepal 50% 45% 40%
Nigeria 50% 45% 40%
Pakistan 50% 45% 40%
Russia Average of 4 Average of 3.5 Average of 3
South Korea 80/100 75/100 70/100
UAE 3 2.5 2
UK 2nd Class Honours with lower division (or min 50%) 45% Pass (or min 40%)
USA 3 2.5 2

 

* Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in the relevant field of study, or its equivalent, with an overall GPA between 2.5 and 2.99 (on a 4.0 scale) may be conditionally admitted to a master’s program, only if they meet the necessary english language requirement. Such students must take a maximum of 18cp of subjects studied for the master’s degree during the period of conditional admission and must achieve an overall WAM of 55 in their first 3 subjects at the University. Students who fail to achieve this standard may have their enrolment discontinued.

** Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in the relevant field of study, or its equivalent, with an overall GPA between 2.0 and 2.49 (on a 4.0 scale) may be conditionally admitted to a master’s degree, only if they meet the necessary english language requirement and they will be required to complete a maximum of 18cp remedial non-credit bearing subjects prior to enrolment in their chosen Master’s degree. Students must achieve a minimum WAM of 55 in these subjects in order to progress to the master’s degree or may have their enrolment discontinued.

Note:

[1] Unless otherwise stated, the entry requirements above are based on Section I institutions. Further details on alternate entry requirements can be obtained by contacting the Admissions department.
[2] Applicants to the MBA program are also required to have two years full time work experience after the completion of their bachelor's degree.

English Language Requirements

At UOWD, all classes are taught in English and in order to enrol in a master's degree you will need to submit one of the following certificate of English language proficiency:

 

English Language Test Entry Score
IELTS
Academic
Overall score of 6.5 with 6.0 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking
TOEFL
Internet-based
88 with not less than 22 in Writing, 20 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 18 in Speaking
TOEFL
Computer based
231 with a 4.5 TWE/Essay Writing
TOEFL*
International paper based
575 with a 4.5 TWE/Essay Writing
EmSAT
Achieve English
1550

* Students admitted under this criterion must complete the test at AMIDEAST.

Graduate Foundation Course

If you hold a bachelor's degree from a non-business discipline, you may be required to undertake a Graduate Foundation Course (GFC). The course must be successfully completed in the first semester.

The GFC does not accrue any academic credit towards the master's degree but will provide you with a foundation in key subjects such as Accountancy, Finance, Marketing, Statistics, Operations Management and Business Research Methods, that may be required for your chosen field of study. You will be advised if and what course(s) from the GFC you will be required to take following careful consideration of your admission application.

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Credit for Prior Learning

If you are seeking credit for prior learning, you will need to submit an official academic transcripts showing all courses studied and the grades obtained, syllabus details (including information on course content) for the courses you have successfully completed and an explanation of the grading system. Your eligibility for Credit for Prior Learning will be decided in consultation with UOWD's Faculty Offices prior to the beginning of the program.

To make an application for your chosen program, complete the online application form and submit it along with all your supporting documentation (see below) prior to the application deadline.

Late applications may be accepted subject to the availability of places but applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Supporting Documentation

The following records are required to process your application. Please ensure that all these documents accompany your UOWD application for admission form submittal:

  • The original transcripts of your bachelor's degree results
  • A Certificate of Completion

(If the above documents are not in English, a certified English translation is required)

  • Proof of your english language proficiency

(Note: Results from IELTS & TOEFL tests must be sent to the University directly from the IELTS or TOEFL testing centres quoting the UOWD institution code IELTS: AE109 / TOEFL: 7907)

  • Your current resume or CV
  • Letter(s) from employer(s) showing 2 years of work experience (for MBA applicants only)
  • A copy of your UAE ID card (if applying from within the UAE)
  • A copy of your passport (and Residence Visa, if resident in the UAE).

Additionally, if you are seeking advance standing in your chosen program:

  • Certified copies of official academic transcripts showing all courses studied and grades obtained, syllabus details (including information on course content) of the courses you successfully completed and an explanation of the grading system.
Attestation of Documents

Applications are required to obtain attestation / equivalency of their bachelor's degree from the UAE Ministry of Education. The attestation / equivalency process is dependent upon whether you completed your bachelor's degree within the UAE or outside the UAE.

If the bachelor’s degree was completed outside UAE, you must have your bachelor's degree and transcripts/mark sheets certified by:

  1. The issuing University and/or recognised authority for tertiary education in the host country in which you completed your education
  2. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the host country
  3. The UAE Embassy in that host country OR the Embassy of the host country in UAE must attest the authenticity of the documents and attestations.

Additionally, the UAE Ministry of Education must issue an Equivalency Certificate. Applicants must have a valid UAE residency visa when applying for an Equivalency Certificate. In special cases where complying with conditions (2) and (3) are not feasible, the certificates may be verified against originals by Embassies in the UAE and the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

If you are unable to secure the Equivalency Certificate(s) as outlined above will be asked to sign a “Consent to Provide Documents” form agreeing to secure the equivalency. You will be permitted to commence your studies at UOWD, but will be given a maximum of one semester to obtain the equivalency certificate(s). UOWD reserves the right to take appropriate action against any applicant who cannot secure the appropriate documentation in this time, which may result in the termination of the student’s enrolment at UOWD.

For more information or assistance on attesting documents from outside UAE, click here.

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Program Structure

Our Master of Business Administration offers a unique approach to holistic business areas, with an in-depth and rigorous learning experience. Alongside a foundation in the specialized knowledge and skills related to holistic business areas, you will also have opportunities to deeply understand the real challenges facing managers and organizations in operating in competitive environments and specialize and apply what you’ve learned in practice. The program is organized around three key themes.

  • Business & Management Subjects

Diagnostics

This subject informs managers on the role accounting plays in organisations and its contribution in achieving stated objectives. It exposes students to financial reports (legislated and internal) and guides them through the process of undertaking financial statement analysis to better support managerial decision-making. Students are introduced to the role and construction of internal budgets, performance reporting and internal controls which all contribute to effective and efficient operations within an organisation. Students develop their skills in communicating financial data to general and specific audiences. Ethics, governance and risk management and effective use of accounting data for managerial decision-making are emphasised

The subject critically evaluates theory and practice in the field of marketing management, provides practical concepts and tools in the areas within marketing such as marketing planning, marketing research, customer and competitive analysis and marketing strategy in a multichannel environment, and evaluates the effectiveness of marketing practices across varied contexts. It covers the link between marketing budget and return on investment by considering how to strategically invest marketing dollars. The subject challenges students to evaluate social responsibility and other perspectives when making holistic marketing decisions.

This subject explores the trends and debates in employee and talent management strategies. Importantly, the subject critically evaluates the role and limitations of various talent management theories, frameworks and approaches. It identifies and critically evaluates key challenges to developing and maintaining effective talent management strategies in order to promote responsible and sustainable organisations. Finally, the subject provides an understanding of how technological developments influence effective talent management practices.

Exploration

This subject gives students the tools to understand fundamental changes in how businesses are currently conducted. It explores business transformation with reference to operating faster, better and cheaper in environments where disruption within industries provides new and emerging opportunities the organisational equivalent of evolution or revolution. Students mental models are challenged using systems-thinking skills to create tomorrows businesses and to think holistically in order to recognise the interdependencies in decisions and opportunities. Finally, students explore the capabilities and linkages between new technologies and markets.

This subject provides a solid foundation in formulating and deploying commercialisation strategies for innovation projects that impact markets, economies and communities. Students experiment with contemporary approaches to innovation and collaboration (e.g. business model canvas) in start-ups and existing organisations. Students develop skills in evaluating ambitious ideas and opportunities by examining the critical innovation and entrepreneurial challenges to create, communicate and capture value. The subject clarifies the interaction among innovation phases, patterns of market changes, competitive strategies, dynamic capabilities and justification related to innovation. Using case study methods, the subject provides experiential learning opportunities to link key conceptual frameworks to practical settings in various industries.

This subject provides students with an understanding of the decisions made by firms and other businesses when raising capital, making investments and rewarding their investors and other stakeholders. Students develop their abilities to model financial decisions and strategies. They learn the main ideas of financial logic and how to apply them practically and ethically. This understanding helps students to better articulate business strategies and the results of financial modeling, and limitations of rational finance models and how behavioural or ethical considerations often override narrow financial objectives and feedback from stakeholders.

Integration and Application

This subject examines the lifecycle of strategic decision-making, allowing students to explore and analyse alternative strategic options from a range of stakeholder perspectives. Use of evidence such as data from Bloomberg on environmental, social and governance performance of companies is incorporated to allow students to acquire the required skills to make informed decisions. Current strategic decision-making practices from around the global are scrutinized to ascertain what is, and what is not, sustainable strategy.

This subject enables students to integrate learning from across the course, and apply the skills and insights learned to a real-world, contemporary workplace issue or opportunity facing an organisation. It acknowledges that to confidently manage in complex business environments, managers need to investigate issues and opportunities from multiple perspectives, execute projects by drawing on relevant research principles and methods, make appropriate business decisions, and communicate effectively to relevant target audiences. Thus students conduct applied business research and make a series of informed recommendations for addressing the issue or opportunity, delivering a written report and presentation.

In this subject, students develop their personal effectiveness as a responsible leader. Reflecting on self-assessments, experiential leadership development exercises and feedback, they heighten their self-awareness, enhance their resilience and build on their strengths. They develop a repertoire of skills including coaching and mentoring, communication and negotiation which enables them to responsibly lead others in a rapidly changing world. Students are required to articulate their own vision of leadership and what it means to be a responsible leader in practice.

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In addition, you will choose any two 900-level elective subjects.

*You must complete Business Research Methods, an online zero-credit course, as a prerequisite for Strategic Business Project

 

Program Outcomes

  • Prestigious and Accredited Degree: Upon completion of the program, all students will get a Master’s degree from University of Wollongong Australia, a university in the top 1% of the world universities, accord to QS World University rankings. This degree is fully accredited in the UAE by Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) and Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA).  
  • Skills You'll Learn to Support Your Career Goals: The completion of the program will equip the students with practical, hands-on and job ready skills like Communication Skills, Versatility and Flexibility, Strategic Thinking, Digital Savviness, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Leadership Skills, Resilience, Problem-Solving, Decision Making, Interpersonal Skills and Networking.
  • Doctoral Study Opportunities: Should students wish to pursue further research after completing this Master’s degree, UOW Dubai offers a PhD program under the Faculty of Business.
  • Global Career Opportunities: Chief Executive Officers, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Technology Officer, Business Development Manager, Business Operations Manager, Business Transformation Manager, Business Intelligence Analysts, Business Consultant, Business Analysts, Project Manager, Human Resources Director, Chief Marketing Officer, Health Services Manager, Entrepreneurs, Operations Research Analysts. 
  • With the global nature of this degree, you will be equipped to work in any industry in private, semi private or government sector in any region of the world.

Accreditation and Recognition

All degrees at the University of Wollongong in Dubai are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the UAE Ministry of Education and are licensed by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA). In addition, the degree is quality assured by UOW, which is registered with the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA), the national regulator of the higher education sector in Australia.

Also, all business degrees of the University of Wollongong are accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

Students will be issued a UOW Australia degree upon graduation.

Professional Accreditation

Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)

AACSB

The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) provides an international seal of approval for business programs that ensures the educational needs of students are met through high quality, continuous improvement and excellence in education. This globally recognised accreditation has been awarded to only the top five percent of the world’s business schools.

Dr Osama Al-Hares

Associate Professor
(Director Postgraduate)

Dr Osama Al Hares's research interests lie in financial performance, corporate valuation and value relevance, corporate governance, earnings management, accounting for goodwill and asset impairments, emerging financial markets, and accounting disclosure practices and analysis. He has extensive consultancy and training experience in banking, investment, services, and small businesses sectors.

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Dr Arijit Sikdar

Associate Dean
(Director Undergraduate)

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Dr Florian Gerth

Assistant Professor

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Dr Kashif Saleem

Associate Professor

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Dr Mohan Guruswamy

Assistant Professor

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Dr Marouane Khallouk

Assistant Professor

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Prof Payyazhi Jayashree

Dean, Faculty of Business

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Prof Grace McCarthy

Dean, UOW, Sydney Business School

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