Key Information
- Duration: Full-time, 48 months
- Start dates: Starting August 2026. Apply anytime.
- Language: English
- Credits: 66 alternative credits
- Delivered: On Campus
- Campus Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Disciplines: Business Administration
Abu Dhabi University accepts applications on a rolling basis throughout the year.
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.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Communication and Leadership
- Qualitative Methods for Research
- Quantitative Methods for Research
- Management of Change and Innovation
- Leadership
- Managerial Decision Making
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- GPA: 3.0
English Requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 79
- IELTS: 6
General Requirements
- Masters Degree directly related discipline with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a 4.00-point scale, from an accredited university recognized by the UAE's Ministry of Education- Higher Education Affairs.
- Personal Assessment: Applicants will be required to complete a panel interview with the DBA's Admission Selection Committee and will only be offered admission if the interview is deemed successful.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 29,200 AUD / year (≈ 76,230 AED / year)
- Domestic (Citizens or residents): 29,200 AUD / year (≈ 76,230 AED / year)
Living Costs (Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates)
1,915-3,294 AUD / month