Academics
Academic Excellence, Built for Leaders, Delivered in the Middle East
The Stern at NYU Abu Dhabi Executive MBA offers a rigorous, globally recognized curriculum tailored to the realities of today’s business world, with a sharp focus on the Middle East’s evolving landscape. Delivered by Stern, one of the world’s top business schools, the program blends academic excellence with practical application, empowering working professionals to expand their leadership capacity without stepping away from their careers.
Structured around monthly intensive weekend modules, the curriculum builds strong foundations across core business disciplines, while offering the opportunity to specialize through a wide range of electives. Regional casework and local industry insights are woven throughout, ensuring relevance to the MENA context. Residencies in Abu Dhabi, New York, and Shanghai broaden perspectives and deepen understanding of international markets.
Whether you’re leading transformation within your organization or looking to expand your influence across borders, this program equips you with the tools, network, and insight to lead with lasting impact.
“At Stern at NYU Abu Dhabi, our Executive MBA is more than a degree — it is a catalyst for leadership. We have designed this program to combine Stern’s world-class academic rigor with the unique opportunities and challenges of the Middle East. Through immersive modules, regional insights, and global residencies, we prepare executives not only to navigate today’s business realities, but to shape the future of organizations and industries across the region and beyond.”
Barbara Scheck, Vice Dean of Programs
Curriculum
Built on the academic excellence of NYU Stern and the regional expertise of NYU Abu Dhabi, the program empowers executives to lead through complexity, drive innovation, and expand their global impact.
Core Courses
Core courses for the Stern at NYUAD EMBA program take place in primarily in Abu Dhabi with several global residencies throughout the program.
Global Residencies
In today’s interconnected world, great leaders think, and act, globally. The Executive MBA at Stern at NYU Abu Dhabi is built to give you more than just academic knowledge; it’s designed to immerse you in the business, culture, and networks of the world’s most dynamic cities
Experiential Learning
The Stern at NYUAD Executive MBA is not just about absorbing knowledge, it’s about putting it to work. Our two Signature Project courses are immersive, high-impact experiences designed to challenge your thinking, stretch your leadership skills, and deliver real-world results.