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Stern School of Business at NYU Abu Dhabi Welcomes Inaugural Executive MBA Cohort
The program brings together a group of experienced senior professionals from across the region into a 23-month curriculum designed to develop advanced leadership capabilities in an increasingly globally connected world.
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Stern at NYUAD
One-year Full-time MBA
A world-class MBA program, tailored for the MENA region. One year that will transform your career.
- For early to mid-career professionals
- Full-time, intensive one-year format minimizes time away from the workforce
- Experiential and classroom-based learning develops your strategic mindset to accelerate your post-MBA career
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07
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Stern at NYUAD
Executive MBA
For experienced professionals seeking a globally respected degree and access to a senior leadership network without stepping away from the workplace.
- For senior professionals (6+ years of post-bachelor’s work experience)
- Part-time, executive-friendly format delivered over 23 months, allowing you to study while you work
- Hands-on curriculum, collaborative community, and enterprise-wide perspective designed to prepare you for greater impact
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02
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Stern at NYUAD May Be the Right Fit for You If…
You embody IQ + EQ: combining sharp analytical thinking with interpersonal skills and self-awareness to lead with impact. If that sounds like you, come and meet us at one of our upcoming events.
My MBA Experience
Kali Hailegiorgis, a Class of 2025 graduate of the Stern at NYUAD One-year Full-time MBA, shares her experience in the program and what made it stand out.
You are committed to building your career or business in the UAE and MENA region, and you see this part of the world as an opportunity to create lasting impact.
You bring strong analytical thinking and an appetite for ideas. You thrive in environments that challenge you to engage with complex, real-world problems.
You understand that leadership is as much about people as it is about strategy, and you contribute meaningfully to the communities and organizations around you.
You are not simply looking to advance your own career. You want to lead with impact in your organization, the region, and society more broadly.
My MBA Experience
Kali Hailegiorgis, a Class of 2025 graduate of the Stern at NYUAD One-year Full-time MBA, shares her experience in the program and what made it stand out.
OUR STUDENTS SAY IT BEST
Having Abu Dhabi as a base while also gaining exposure to New York and Shanghai has made the experience especially powerful. That has made the MBA much more than a classroom experience – it has given me a broader perspective on leadership, markets, and how to navigate business across very different contexts.
Alya Al Zeyoudi
What stands out most since day one is the exceptional caliber and diversity of my classmates; engaging with such senior, accomplished peers transforms classroom discussions from theoretical exercises into high-impact strategic laboratories.
Khalid Salem
I wanted a program that combined a world class business education with a strong regional focus. Stern’s one-year MBA allowed me to continue progressing in my career without stepping away from the workforce for too long, while learning from globally recognized faculty and an incredibly diverse cohort.
Hind Alhosani
The Signature Internship Project was a great experience, and I got the chance to work with one of my target companies.
Syed Hamza Raza
The Stern at NYU Abu Dhabi program combines the best of top-tier US business education, through the local perspective of how business is done in the Middle East. The Stern staff offer strong academic prowess and a global reach, which perfectly complements the student body – senior Middle Eastern business leaders.
Cameron Livingstone
The MBA has redefined my perspective of the frontiers of business and how we as business leaders can actually create change.
David Ponce
Admissions Events
Stern at NYUAD offers the academic rigor of a top-ranked US business school, established in one of the world’s most dynamic economies.
The Top US Business School in the MENA Region
Stern at NYUAD delivers the same rigorous NYU Stern business education that has shaped business leaders across the globe for over a century.
#7 US Ranking
NYU Stern is consistently ranked among the leading business schools in the United States. (US News & World Report, 2026)
Resident Faculty
Our faculty are permanently based in Abu Dhabi, bringing deep regional expertise to our programs.
Vibrant Community
Our dynamic campus is located in Abu Dhabi, where you’ll be part of a bustling academic community year-round.
130,000+ Alumni Network
Graduate into one of the world’s most extensive business school alumni networks, spanning every major industry and world region.
Regionally Relevant Degree Programs Built for the Future
Our programs are shaped by the region’s dynamic economic landscape, and our connections to local business and government run deep.
Regionally Relevant Curriculum
Our curriculum is tailored to the opportunities and business culture of the UAE and wider MENA region.
Regional Partnerships
Active engagement with leading regional organizations, sovereign institutions, and public sector leaders inform our research and curriculum, and open doors for students.
The Capital of Capital
Abu Dhabi sits at the intersection of global capital flows, emerging markets, and investment, giving students experience of an environment where major deals and decisions take shape.
Global Experience
Programs include study modules at other NYU campuses to build a global perspective alongside deep regional expertise.
From the Dean
This is one of the fastest growing, most dynamic regions of the world. When you speak to employers, they tell you that they need MBA talent. Our mission is to create that pipeline of talent for the UAE and wider MENA region.
Professor Rob Salomon
Dean of Stern at NYUAD
Faculty Content
Employment Report 2025
Learn about the employment outcomes of our inaugural MBA Class of 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
The One-year Full-time MBA is a 12-month, full-time program (January to December) for early to mid-career professionals. The Executive MBA is a 23-month program delivered in a part-time format, completed alongside a full-time career. It is designed for experienced professionals with 6+ years of experience.
It depends on the program. The One-year Full-time MBA is designed for early to mid-career professionals with no work experience requirement. The Executive MBA is designed for experienced professionals with 6 or more years of full-time, post-bachelor’s work experience.
Yes. Applicants to the One-year Full-time MBA come from around the world and relocate to Abu Dhabi for the program, with a summer term at NYU Stern in New York City and/or NYU Shanghai. The Executive MBA’s part-time format is built for professionals who attend classes in person for one weekend per month, in addition to five one-week long global residencies, while continuing to work.
Yes. Students earn a fully accredited New York University degree that is jointly conferred by NYU Stern School of Business and NYU Abu Dhabi.
Stern at NYUAD is an established presence, based on NYU Abu Dhabi’s purpose-built campus on Saadiyat Island, with resident faculty. It is not a visiting or temporary program.