Graduate Certificate in Business

Who is the program for?

UOWD’s Graduate Certificate in Business is an ideal program for current managers or aspiring managers who are looking to progress in their career by upskilling their current knowledge of marketing, accounting and finance, organisational behaviour, management, global business challenges and perspectives.

Number of Subjects

Fees per Subject*

AED 9,415.35 / USD 2,565
*VAT 5% inclusive

All students complete three subjects:

Organisational Behaviour and Management
Marketing Management
Accounting and Financial Management

Plus one of the following:

Exploring Global Business Challenges from Multiple Perspectives*
Operations and Supply Chain Management**

*Mandatory for students intending to progress to a Master of Marketing, Master of Management, Master of International Business, Master of Financial Management, Master of Innovation and Entrepreneurship or Master of HR Management degree.

**Mandatory for students intending to progress to a Master of Supply Chain Management degree.

Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Business, students may enroll in a master's degree offered by UOWD. Students will be granted credit for four subjects for the following degrees:

Master of Marketing
Master of Management
Master of International Business
Master of Financial Management
Master of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Master of HR Management.
Master of Supply Chain Management

All Graduate Certificate classes are held from 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Monday to Friday and are designed to fit around work commitments. A Graduate Certificate can be completed in two trimesters (subject to completion of two subjects per trimester).

UOWD’s Faculty provides a wealth of academic and professional expertise from across the globe. All academics hold a PhD degree and are active researchers in their specialist field. They also bring vast industry experience from years of practice in their respective disciplines, creating a learning environment that is both grounded in the latest academic theory and applicable to current professional practice.

Dr Osama Al-Hares

Associate Professor
Director (Postgraduate Programs)

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.

Admission Requirements

Credit for Prior Learning

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