Program Overview

Postgraduate Programmes

MBA (All Pathways)

The Middlesex MBA is designed for business professionals who are serious about advancing their careers. It prepares students for leadership and transformative roles in business, providing them with the understanding of core disciplines that contribute to the study of management.

Programme Details

Intake

The programme is available in January and September.

Duration

The programme is taught over 1 year full-time and 2 years part-time.

Attendance

The programme is offered full-time and part-time.

Course Leader

The course leaders are Professor Cody Morris Paris and Mariam Aslam MSc FHEA.

Fees

The total fee for the programme is 107,600.

Programme Modules

The programme consists of the following core modules:

• MBA - General
• MBA - Project Management
• MBA - Healthcare Management
• MBA - Finance
• MBA - Marketing
• MBA Operations and Supply Chain Management
• MBA - Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• MBA - Business Analytics

Compulsory Modules

The following modules are compulsory:

• Strategy and Innovation (20 Credits)
• Financial and Economic Analysis (20 Credits)
• Managing and Developing People (20 Credits)
• Global Marketing Management (20 Credits)
• Personal and Professional Development (0 credits)
• Business Transformation Project (60 Credits)

Course Highlights

The programme offers the following highlights:

1. Internationally recognised UK degree, studied in the dynamic and exciting city of Dubai
2. A multi-cultural student cohort that work in a range of industries and businesses
3. Outstanding faculty with academic, management and entrepreneurial knowledge
4. Benefit from learning from invited faculty from leading international businesses
5. Professional Development programme of applied learning experience and skill development workshops outside of the classroom
6. Gain international experience through the MBA International Field Trip
7. Opportunities for networking, industry engagement and professional development

Accreditations, Exemptions and Partnerships

The programme is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). It also has a partnership with the Financial Modeling Institute.

Programme Content

The programme covers core competencies required to manage a workplace, including:

• Core areas of competence which business professionals need to effectively manage their workplace responsibilities
• International Field Trips, such as the Paris International Field Trip
• Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE)

Entry Requirements

The programme requires:

• A second class honours degree as well as relevant business experience
• Graduate-level professional qualifications
• English language proficiency, with IELTS Academic score of 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in each band), TOEFL Internet-based score of 87, or Pearson PTE Academic score of 58

Teaching

The programme is taught by world-class faculty with a wealth of industry experience. Taught sessions are held at the Dubai Knowledge Park campus during the week, with additional applied learning sessions and workshops scheduled over weekends or holiday periods.

Faculty

The programme is led by a team of experienced faculty members, including:

• Professor Cedwyn Fernandes
• Professor Cody Morris Paris
• Rory McConnon
• Dr Sreejith Balasubramanian
• Andrew Mackenzie
• Rhoderick Romano
• Dr Matthew Brown
• Dr Supriya Kunnath Kaitheri
• Dr Jeongsoo Han
• Mohammad Meraj
• Muneeza Shoaib Sandeela
• Sandra Stephenson
• Claudia L. Maher
• Sony Sreejith
• Ryan Stephenson
• Neelofer Mashood
• Dr Vijay Pujari
• Dr Nitin Simha Vihari Poluru

Future Career and Employment

The programme will benefit your career prospects by giving you the ability to think and lead strategically, apply knowledge in real time in the real world, gain an understanding of other sectors and comprehend the skills involved in senior management roles. The Careers and Employability Service on campus is available to support students in developing their employability skills.