This is my first board message. I am looking to do a full-time MBA in Dubai. Looks like the best programs are Hult (accredited by AMBA), University of Dubai (AACSB), and UAE University (AACSB) Any thoughts/suggests. ?

Hi Kate,
If you're looking for internationally accredited, then I'd say Hult is good. They require GMAT for their admissions as well which is good and sets a certain standard.

Even SP Jain's MBA is AMBA accredited, so check them out as well as the cost is quite reasonable and from what I know, the programme is very demanding but a rewarding one.

Wollongong's MBA is very good as well based on my peer's feedback. Plus they've been here for an extremely long time and are well-established and connected with industries here.

At the end of the day, it really depends on what your personal objectives are - so do consider the following:
1. Do you want to switch to a particular function/industry - Check with the university counsellors on how can they assist you in moving to that particular industry/function and how well-connected are they.
2. Is it more for personal development rather than career solely - If so, then does it really matter which university and does it justify spending over 100k on one school over the other?
3. Cost and ROI expected - How much money you need to spend VS when can you expect to see returns on it - if the cost outweigh, it may not be very favourable choice
4. Do you intend to stay in UAE or relocate in the long-term? - This will make a diff in choosing a locally-known university or an international one

Hope that helps a little...

I am new to these. What do you think should I do?

I am new to these. What do you think should I do?

Thank you in advance for offering suggestion ..
I have kinda of difficult situation , Which MBA program is the best for those who have 9 hours job and cheap enough "offer installment" ?
or there is no such thing .
thx

Why would you want to do a *full-time* MBA in Dubai? Obviously the best MBAs in Dubai are part-time programes and some of those, like the LBS programme, lead to the same degree as the full-time MBA and have more or less the same cost http://www.london.edu/programmes/dubailondonemba.html

I am new to these. What do you think should I do?

Don't know - give us your background and goals and maybe we can offer suggestions.

Naina deedi, dont go for hult/heriot/bradford. Manchester is much better.

Naina deedi, dont go for hult/heriot/bradford. Manchester is much better.

iam not in from manchester, i am lived in dubai and knowing that manchester is good than other universities

iam not in from manchester, i am lived in dubai and knowing that manchester is good than other universities

If Manchester is a 10 and Heriot Watt is a 1, then I'd say Strathclyde is an 8.5.

If Manchester is a 10 and Heriot Watt is a 1, then I'd say Strathclyde is an 8.5.

Hi
I am planning to do my MBA in Dubai, but am bit confused with which university. I have a banking exp of about 3 years and am looking to settle in Dubai. I have got a Gmat of 550 and an ielts of 8.

If anybody could help me out with a good university at the moment.

Thanks

Hi Sushil

I too am planning to do my MBA not this year but in 2014 for sure.

I ve been researching about MBA's in Dubai and so far have come to the following options -

(This is in the order of The best to least)

LBS (dubai)
Insead (abudhabi)
Cass Uk (dubai)
Hult (Dubai)

These 4 are internationally recognized and more or less are a "safe bet" . The rest would be a comprimise.

But for sure dont do it from Indian universities here, not worth it since there are many hidden details regarding their credibility which I know comes a surprise only in the last minute.

For LBS the Avg work experience starts from 4yrs. (You can apply to LBS and see, but would be better if you had 4 yrs and above).

Besides the four years of work experience, any other tips about applying to the Dubai EMBA program from LBS?

There are some useful videos here http://www.london.edu/videoandaudio/emba/whatwilltheembadoforme.html including one from me on timing.