Master of Business Administration

Entry requirements

Admission to the MBA programme is by application and acceptance.

You're expected to have:

• A recognised first- or second-class honours degree, or a qualification deemed to be equivalent by Heriot-Watt University
• A minimum of two years' post-qualifying full-time professional work experience.

English language requirements

Where English was not the medium of instruction at Undergraduate studies, applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.5 (with all elements passed at 6.0 or above). Documentary evidence from the University where the candidate had studied their bachelor degree will be required to state that the medium of learning and teaching throughout their years of study was English.

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

The School has been offering its MBA programme in Dubai for 15 years now. Fully licensed by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), the MBA programme can be completed through a full-time or part-time pathway at Heriot-Watt University’s campus in Dubai.

Full-time MBA programme

The full-time MBA programme starts in September and January of each year. The programme runs over one year, and each year is split into three semesters. Each semester you will do a minimum of two core courses.

You will typically attend:

• Four 2-day seminars (Saturday and Sunday) led by an Edinburgh Business School faculty member. The seminars include simulations, case studies and class discussions
• Two 2-day revision sessions (Saturday and Sunday) to prepare you for your exam.

  These seminars allow a dynamic combination of students with diverse experiences, backgrounds and cultures to share and exchange knowledge in a rich learning environment.

  Part-time MBA programme

  You can start your part-time MBA journey in January or September. The programme runs over two years, and each year is split into three semesters. Each semester you will do a minimum of one core course.

  You will typically attend:

  These seminars allow a dynamic combination of students with diverse experiences, backgrounds and cultures to share and exchange knowledge in a rich learning environment.

• Two 2-day seminars (Saturday and Sunday) led by an Edinburgh Business School faculty member that includes simulations, case studies and involves class discussions
• One 2-day revision session (Saturday and Sunday) to prepare you for your exam.

Fees and funding

For further information on our fees and payment options, please contact our MBA programme advisors at DubaiMBA@hw.ac.uk.

You can also visit our scholarships page to view the range of scholarships and discounts the University has to offer.