MBA Program
Shape the Future of Business in MENA — in Just One Year
The Stern at NYUAD One-year Full-time MBA is the only MBA from a top US business school offered in the MENA region. Designed for ambitious professionals, this transformative program empowers students to drive innovation, ethical leadership, and economic progress across the UAE and beyond.
Graduates earn a fully accredited NYU degree, jointly conferred by NYU Stern and NYU Abu Dhabi. Through a rigorous 54-credit curriculum — including core courses, electives, experiential internships in Abu Dhabi, and a global business module in New York City — students build sharp analytical, decision-making, and collaborative skills tailored for real-world impact.
- Upcoming Admissions Intake: January 2027
- One-year MBA, January to December
- Abu Dhabi-based with the summer term in New York City
- 54 credits
- Six, seven-week academic modules complemented with Orientation pre-module
- Real-world, practical experience with local companies and organizations through experiential or internship courses in each module
Introducing the Stern at NYUAD One-year Full-time MBA Program
Academics
The Stern at NYUAD One-year Full-time MBA delivers a high-impact, 54-credit curriculum blending core business fundamentals with region-specific insights and global exposure. Students engage in immersive modules, hands-on internships in Abu Dhabi, and dynamic courses on doing business in New York City. Designed to sharpen analytical thinking, ethical decision-making, and leadership skills, the program equips future business leaders to thrive in the MENA region and beyond — all in just one year.
Regional Insights
Grounded in local expertise and tailored to the MENA context, the Stern at NYUAD MBA integrates regionally relevant coursework with Middle East-based case studies and real-world business challenges. Faculty and guest speakers bring deep knowledge of the UAE and broader region, ensuring students gain practical insight into the MENA’s dynamic economic landscape. This regional focus equips graduates to navigate and lead effectively within the unique dynamics of the Middle Eastern market.
Community
At Stern at NYUAD, community is at the heart of the MBA experience. Our students come from 24 countries, speak dozens of languages, and bring diverse professional and cultural perspectives to the classroom. This global network fosters rich collaboration, cross-cultural learning, and lifelong connections. Rooted in inclusion and shared ambition, the community empowers students to grow as leaders — not just in business, but in building a better world together.