Master of Business Administration Focus Areas
General Management
Designed with a curriculum covering cutting-edge topics and a forward-thinking approach to tackling emerging business challenges. The focus area emphasizes innovation, sustainability, and cross-disciplinary collaboration, and students will work on real-world projects to develop impactful solutions.
Finance
Designed to equip students with strategic leadership and analytical skills to evaluate financial data for sustainable business growth. This focus area prepares students for the dynamic corporate world, and graduates of this program will be well-positioned to advance in professional designation training initiatives.
Talent Management Leadership
The curriculum focuses on sustainability, innovation, and ethical leadership to prepare students with the skills to take on leadership roles in HR. This focus area aims to cultivate future HR business leaders and change agents who understand the significance of social, environmental, and economic sustainability in their decision-making processes.
Digital Marketing
In this focus area, students can master the advanced skills needed to excel in the fast-changing world of digital marketing. The curriculum is aligned with top Canadian universities such as the University of New Brunswick, Brock University, University of Toronto, and McGill University, offering a distinct combination of academic excellence and industrial perspectives.
Advance Your Career with an MBA from CUD:
- #1 Ranked University for four consecutive years*
- Licensed by the Ministry of Education – UAE
- Ranked #4 for International Faculty Worldwide*
- Ranked #6 for International Students Worldwide*
- Holds prestigious Five-Star status in the QS Star University Rating System
- Accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation – UAE
- *According to the QS World University Rankings 2025
- Tailored focus areas in Finance, General Management, Digital Marketing, and Talent Management Leadership
- Evening and weekend classes designed to suit working professionals
- Canadian-inspired curriculum offering practical and real-world solutions for today’s business landscape
- Learn from globally renowned faculty with real-world industry experience
- A Vibrant Campus with 120+ Student Nationalities
- Located in the Heart of Downtown Dubai, Near Dubai Mall, DIFC and DWTC
- Opportunities to Transfer to Top Canadian Universities*
- *Subject to visa regulations and Canadian government policies
Alumni Success Stories
Abdulla Omran Ali,
Master in Business Administration
“I chose to study an MBA degree at CUD because of the multicultural and diverse nature of the place. The professors are also highly qualified, and CUD is ranked #1 in Dubai – so the reasons were endless! The MBA degree is accredited by the Ministry of Education, which makes me motivated and very confident for my future, as I know that I have a great opportunity to be hired into a reputable company.”
Olga Persukova,
Master in Business Administration
“I am working as an accountant in procurement, so I have some experience in Finance. I have chosen to study my MBA at a university I feel at home. I work a full-time job, 9am – 5pm, and then I enjoy flexible study hours from 6pm – 9pm, which is sufficient for two subjects in MBA. I feel refreshed by the change in my routine. I should have started my MBA earlier.”
Abubakar Atiku Umar Pariya,
Master in Business Administration
“I realize how important the MBA is now once I have started studying it. The MBA gives me a strong business background, with practical experience that is applied to real life scenarios. Depending on how fast I’d like to complete my MBA, compared to my working schedule, gives me the freedom to choose how many courses to take.”
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