Professional Information

Stern at NYUAD seeks experienced professionals with a track record of achievement, strong leadership potential, and a clear vision for impact in the UAE, MENA, and beyond.

Executive MBA applicants must have a minimum of six years of full-time, post-graduate work experience, though most will bring significantly more. Candidates often hold mid- to senior-level roles across diverse industries, including consulting, financial services, government, energy, consumer products, healthcare, technology, and the nonprofit sector.

The Admissions Committee assesses professional experience not only by years, but also by the depth of responsibility, scope of leadership, and progression over time. What matters most is your ability to contribute meaningfully to the classroom, your organization, and the broader business community.

While academic research and internships do not count toward the required professional work experience, the Admissions Committee considers your full career journey when making admissions decisions.  

Résumé (or CV)

You must upload your résumé, which should include both full-time, post-university work experience and educational information. Extracurricular activities, or volunteer activities should also be included. 

If your employment status changes after you apply, you must submit an updated résumé by emailing the admissions office at emba.admissions@sternad.nyu.edu.

Work History

To supplement your résumé with key information about your career to date, you will be prompted to add employment information for your current and most recent positions via the “Add Position” function in the online application.