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Senior, collaborative, and globally minded: meet the people who choose the Stern at NYUAD Executive MBA.

Meet the Class

EMBA Class of 2028

They work across finance, energy, government, healthcare, technology, and real estate. With an average of 14 years of professional experience, many already lead teams, functions, and organizations.


In an Executive MBA, your peers are a core part of the experience. Every discussion draws on real decisions made at an enterprise level, so you learn as much from the people beside you as from the faculty. The network works the same way. The relationships you build over 23 months keep supporting your career long after graduation.

Our students embody IQ + EQ: the analytical rigor to tackle complex business challenges, and the empathy and self-awareness to lead effectively alongside others. The result is a cohort where students challenge and support each other in equal measure.


THE EMBA CLASS OF 2028: AT A GLANCE

  • 37 students
  • 64% male, 36% female
  • 14 years average work experience
  • 38 average age
  • 21 nationalities
  • Top sectors: Finance, Energy, Government, Healthcare, Technology, Real Estate
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Our EMBA Class Profile for the Class of 2028

Our EMBA class profile for the Class of 2028
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. I am thoroughly enjoying the program, the connections and friends I’ve made, and in my workplace I am already implementing the academic knowledge I’ve acquired.
Cameron Livingstone, EMBA Class of 2028

Cameron Livingstone

EMBA Class of 2028

As an executive leading large-scale energy transition and infrastructure businesses across the region, I wanted an academic environment that matched the scale and speed of real-world enterprise. Choosing NYU Stern at NYU Abu Dhabi offered precisely that world-class rigor anchored right here in the region. 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

Khalid Salem

EMBA Class of 2028

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Attend one of our regular admissions events to hear more about the program and meet the team, or connect with our Admissions Team one-on-one to discuss your application.

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