Overview
This Business Administration programme from Abu Dhabi University is designed to boost professional competence, enhance executive and professional practice and enable you to serve effectively as a global change agent. With this terminal degree, you will stand out amongst your peers.
During the course, you will strengthen your capability to develop knowledge and theory, as well as the application of it. You will develop a sound understanding of the relevant conceptual and theoretical underpinnings of your chosen area of original research and grow your expertise in this area.
The programme will provide a detailed understanding of applicable techniques for research and advanced academic enquiry, enabling you to develop personal, consultancy and research competencies to undertake rigorous research at an advanced level. This will allow you to make a significant contribution to theory and practice in the field of business and management.
Career Prospects
- The programme produces business leaders with advanced and applied business research capabilities within the context of today’s dynamic global business environment. It is a versatile degree that prepares executives for leadership positions within the private and public sectors. Moreover, as the highest academic degree available in business, it qualifies graduates to teach business at universities around the world
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Courses include:
- Communication and Leadership
- Qualitative Methods for Research
- Quantitative Methods for Research
- Management of Change and Innovation
- Leadership
- Managerial Decision Making
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Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Abu Dhabi University accepts applications on a rolling basis throughout the year.
Language
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Campus Location
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Master degree in a directly related discipline from an accredited university recognized by the UAE Ministry of Education.
- A minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 4.0-point scale.
- Personal assessment: applicants will be required to successfully complete a panel interview with the DBA’s Admission Selection Committe.
- Work Experience: applicants must submit evidence of at least two (2) years of full-time work experience at a middle to upper management level
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents76720 AED / year≈ 76720 AED / year
Additional Details
National students:
- Abu Dhabi Campus fee per credit: 4620 AED
Living costs
Abu Dhabi
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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