MBA (Dubai)

Course Structure

The Birmingham MBA Dubai is designed to be flexible so you can study around your work. This is a part-time programme delivered in a hybrid format over two years. Each module runs for a seven week period and includes a combination of online content and an in-person residential weekend. Birmingham MBA Dubai candidates can complete one global immersive module. You can also choose to study up to three elective modules in Singapore, the United Kingdom and Online. 

The Birmingham MBA places a strong emphasis on fostering a diverse range of perspectives, and bringing together thought leadership and practical insight. You'll engage with organisations across the corporate, charitable and public sector. This combination will give you hands-on exposure that allows you to see how your learning has relevance in real-world situations.

• Flexible learning - the Birmingham MBA Dubai is delivered in a part-time and hybrid format so you can study around work and other commitments. 
• Study across 3 campuses - complete up to three modules at our UK or Singapore campuses, or online. 
• Global immersive modules - immerse yourself in an international business environment by completing these one-week intensive modules with our partners in Southeast Asia, Mexico or Europe.
• Events and networking - join all Birmingham MBA cohorts for events and activities like the Birmingham MBA Deloitte Consultancy Challenge and annual MBA Symposium.

• Online learning - study online at your own pace so you can complete your MBA around work and other commitments 
• Residential weekends – meet other MBA candidates on your cohort, network and engage in professional development opportunities
• Purposeful Leader module – this a reflective and developmental module that includes career coaching encouraging you to explore your leadership and career aspirations in relation to your purposive values
• MBA Project - students must choose to complete a Company Project, Entrepreneurial Project or a Research Project
• Global immersive modules - optional one-week intensive modules delivered in a country with an economy that is markedly different to the UK
• Taught modules – including lectures, workshops, seminars and blended learning support
• Assessments - including group and individual projects, group presentations, individual assignments and class tests

The Birmingham MBA totals 180 credits. This comprises of nine core modules, including The Purposeful Leader module, totalling 100 credits. You also choose one MBA Project module worth 40 credits. You will then pick four modules totalling 40 credits which can include one immersive module and one online elective. 

Any optional module information listed for this programme is intended to be indicative, and the availability of optional modules may vary from year to year. Where a module is no longer available we will let you know as soon as we can and help you to make other choices.

Core Modules

Experience and qualifications 

You must have a minimum of three years' professional experience. Usually we expect Birmingham MBA candidates to have five years professional experience. You must demonstrate career progression and managerial responsibilities, which could include people management, budget management or project management.

We will consider candidates without a first degree or professional qualification who have at least ten years’ work experience including significant managerial responsibility.

Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT):

Although we do not require GMAT to study our MBA, we recognise it as a rigorous and challenging assessment of analytical, numerical and verbal reasoning skills. We welcome applicants in possession of a GMAT and we will consider it alongside your other qualifications and experience.

English language

• IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in any band);
• TOEFL IBT 88 (21 in Reading, 20 in Listening, 22 in Speaking and 21 in Writing);
• Pearson Academic Test of English 67 with no less than 64 in all four skills

Paying your tuition fees

We charge an annual tuition fee. The fees quoted are by full time or part time per year of study. For those studying courses over two or more years, the tuition fee will also be payable in subsequent years of your programme.

Tuition fees can be paid in full or in three instalments per year of study.

Scholarships

Birmingham attracts the best and brightest students from across the globe. For students with the potential to thrive here, we have a number of scholarships available at our Dubai campus.

Before you submit your application, you should have the following supporting documents:

• Evidence of your academic and/or professional qualifications
• An up-to-date copy of your resume or CV
• One academic reference, and one work related reference (if you don't have an academic reference, we will accept two work references)
• Your personal statement, including why you wish to apply to the MBA course, why you have chosen to apply to the Birmingham MBA in particular, highlights of your career to date, examples of managerial responsibility, and your career aspirations for the future (maximum 2 pages)

Visa information for part-time applicants

Please note that students studying part-time courses are not eligible for a University-sponsored visa and will need to provide evidence of an existing visa. This could be a visa sponsored by a parent, an employment visa, or another category as per GDRFA and DDA guidelines. 

BBS Careers

Birmingham Business School offers a dedicated lifelong careers service to Birmingham MBA candidates. Our Skills Development Consultant works closely with academics to offer personal coaching throughout your programme as part of The Purposeful Leader module. Birmingham MBA Dubai students can also tap into the on-campus Careers Network.