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A Top US Business School EMBA, Adapted for MENA’s Leaders

Built to develop the strategic vision, ethical grounding, and innovative mindset needed to lead through complexity in the UAE, MENA, and beyond.

Academic Experience

Academic Experience

Rigorous, Flexible, and Built for Working Leaders

Delivered through monthly intensive weekend modules over 23 months, the program combines rigorous core courses with regionally relevant electives and global residencies in New York City and Shanghai, allowing you to grow as a leader without stepping back from your career.

Each module builds on the last, starting with advanced core courses and moving to regionally relevant electives, global residencies, and Stern Signature Project that anchors your learning in real-world practice. The schedule below outlines how the program unfolds from your first module to graduation.

CURRICULUM: AT A GLANCE

  • Format: Monthly intensive weekend modules complemented by four immersive global residencies lasting 9–10 days each
  • Duration: 23 months, part-time
  • Location: Abu Dhabi, with global residencies in New York City and Shanghai
  • Curriculum: 10 Core courses plus regionally relevant electives
  • Stern Signature Projects: Turn classroom knowledge into real-world impact through the Stern Signature Project, solving complex business challenges and developing actionable solutions in the dynamic Gulf region 
  • Degree: NYU degree, jointly conferred by NYU Stern and NYU Abu Dhabi
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Year One Schedule (2027-2028)

ModuleLocationCourse
Fall 2027
Abu Dhabi Residency
August 28 – September 5		Abu Dhabi• Orientation
• Stern Signature Project 1
• Strategic Communication
• Leadership in Organizations
Fall 2027
September 17-19
October 15-17
November 12-14
December 10-12		Abu Dhabi• Leadership in Organizations
• Firms and Markets
• Financial Accounting and Reporting
Spring 2028
Shanghai Residency
January 18-27		Shanghai• Stern Signature Project 1
• Professional Responsibility
• Statistics and Data Analysis
Spring 2028
February 11-13
March 10-12
April 28-30		Abu Dhabi• Stern Signature Project 1
• Global Economy
• Strategy
Summer 2028
May 19-21
June 2-4
June 23-25
July 14-16		Abu Dhabi• Finance
• Marketing

Year Two Schedule (2028-2029)

ModuleLocationCourse
Fall 2028
New York Residency
August 12-20		New York• Doing Business in New York
• Elective 1
• Elective 2
Fall 2028
September 15-17
October 13-15
November 10-12
December 8-10		Abu Dhabi• Elective 3
• Elective 4
Spring 2029
Abu Dhabi Residency
January 12-20		Shanghai• Stern Signature Project 2
• Elective 5
• Elective 6
• Elective 7
Spring 2029
February 23-25
March 9-11
March 23-25
April 13-15		Abu Dhabi• Stern Signature Project 2
• Elective 7
• Elective 8
Summer 2029
May 11-13
May 25-27
June 15-17
July 6-8		Abu Dhabi• Elective 9
• Elective 10
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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.

Professor Barbara Scheck



Vice Dean of Programs

Stern at NYUAD

Professor Barbara Scheck

Electives

Alongside the core curriculum, you may choose from a range of electives in year two, allowing you to deepen your expertise in the areas most relevant to your leadership goals. Current specialization areas include:

  • Business Analytics
  • Finance
  • Marketing
  • Leadership, Management, and Strategy
  • Technology, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship

Specializing is optional.

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Real Experience With the Organizations Shaping the Region

Learning at Stern at NYUAD goes well beyond the classroom. The Stern Signature Project takes place over the entire duration of the program, giving you the opportunity to apply your learning directly to a live strategic challenge, often within your own organization, so you can deliver real value to your employer while you study.

Working in diverse teams and guided by a dedicated faculty advisor, you will apply the frameworks developed throughout the program to real business problems, culminating in a formal presentation of your analysis and recommendations.

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Our global residencies are cornerstone experiences of the Executive MBA program, offering students unparalleled opportunities to connect deeply with their cohort and immerse themselves in leading international business hubs. Our dedicated team provides comprehensive support every step of the way, ensuring each participant can fully engage with the academic rigor, cultural insights, and networking opportunities these residencies offer. We’re committed to creating an environment where leaders can grow, collaborate, and build lifelong global connections.

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Executive Director, Student Experience and Advising

Stern at NYUAD

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A Global Mindset, Built Into the Program

Today, great leaders think and act globally. Along with the two residencies in Abu Dhabi you will study alongside your peers in Shanghai and New York City,, expanding your leadership mindset, your network, and your perspective well beyond the classroom.

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Shanghai

In the spring of year one, your first global residency takes you to Shanghai, one of the world’s fastest-growing and most influential business centers.

You will complete two core courses, Professional Responsibility and Statistics and Data Analysis, and revisit the Stern Signature Project you began earlier in the program.

Alongside your studies, you will meet local business leaders and gain first-hand insight into China’s role in the global economy.

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New York City

Year two begins where it all started for NYU Stern: New York City. During this immersive week, you will complete the signature “Doing Business In: New York” module and take two elective courses taught by world-class Stern faculty, building a strong foundation for your chosen specialization.

You will also connect directly with NYU Stern’s New York faculty, alumni, and resources, in the heart of one of the world’s most vibrant business hubs.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Attend one of our regular admissions events to hear more about the program and meet the team, or fill out our short pre-assessment form to connect with a member of our Admissions Team.

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