Master of Business Administration (MBA)
The flagship postgraduate programme for managers moving into senior leadership across the Gulf.
- ACBSP
- IACBE
- ISASAHE
- Level
- Master
- Credits
- 60–90 ECTS
- Duration
- Minimum 8 months
- Study mode
- Interactive e-learning
- Language
- English
About this programme
The flagship postgraduate programme for managers moving into senior leadership across the Gulf.
Programme learning outcomes
- Acquire advanced, specialised knowledge of diverse business environments, demonstrating understanding of management processes and strategic decision-making within complex and dynamic organisational contexts.
- Demonstrate expertise in global business and marketing strategies, analysing and applying appropriate approaches across international and multicultural markets.
- Critically assess legal, regulatory and ethical frameworks within various industries, ensuring compliance and responsible corporate practices.
- Develop strategic acumen to drive long-term sustainable growth, aligning corporate strategies with organisational objectives and global economic trends.
- Analyse and interpret complex financial data using advanced financial tools to support informed decision-making and organisational resilience.
- Apply rigorous research methodologies to investigate business challenges and generate evidence-based strategic recommendations.
Why study this programme with IBAS?
A Swiss award, earned from anywhere
The degree is conferred by the International Business Academy of Switzerland and carries its accreditation, wherever your career takes you next.
Eight months at your own pace
Interactive e-learning with no fixed timetable. Eight months is the minimum; take longer when work demands it.
Seventeen majors, one degree
Choose the specialisation that matches where you want to go — from Islamic Finance to Artificial Intelligence — without changing programme.
Assessed on applied work
Research and projects grounded in real organisations rather than examination halls, so what you study is usable at work immediately.
Core modules
Taken by every student on the programme, whichever major they choose.
Strategic Planning
Aims
This unit aims to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills necessary to develop an organisational strategic plan.
Learning outcomes
- Understand the foundations for developing organisational strategy
- Understand the external environment affecting organisations
- Be able to review an organisation’s strategy and business plans
- Be able to develop strategy options for an organisation
- Understand how to create a strategic plan to meet business objectives
Choose your focus area
This programme offers 17 specialisations. Pick one to see what it covers — the degree awarded is the same whichever you choose.
Hospital Management
Hospital Management focuses on the effective administration and operation of healthcare organisations, to ensure high-quality patient care and efficient services. It covers healthcare leadership, hospital operations, health policy, financial management, quality assurance, patient experience, and the healthcare technologies that improve organisational performance and outcomes.
Specialisation modules
Managing Quality and Service Delivery
Aims
This unit develops the knowledge and skills to plan, monitor and improve the quality of services delivered in a healthcare setting.
Learning outcomes
- Understand the principles of quality management in healthcare
- Be able to evaluate service delivery against agreed standards
- Be able to plan improvements to patient-facing services
Ready to take the next step?
Speak to an ECC advisor about entry requirements, fees and intake dates — or request the full programme prospectus.
Typical reply within one working day · info@ecc-group.ae