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An ambitious network of global business leaders

Make bigger plans on our Executive MBA Dubai.

Position yourself for success. London Business School connects you with a diverse network of leaders, thinkers and organisations - create instant impact accessing the latest skills and insights in an efficient, flexible format.

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years' work experience

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55,000

LBS alumni

Secure an LBS degree in Dubai - the region’s leading business hub
Study while you work. Build global business skills, develop an impactful leadership style and accelerate your career, all at the same time
Access cutting-edge research and the latest business thinking from our London-based faculty
Engage with an experienced, ambitious cohort and widen your cultural perspective
Gain a lifelong network of global business professionals
The Executive MBA Dubai is accredited by the United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Education through the office of its Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA).

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IT SHOWS HOW MUCH YOU CAN STRETCH YOURSELF WHEN THE NEED ARISES

"It may be down to the sheer adrenalin of juggling so many things, but I managed to deliver decent assignments, made solid gains on equity transactions and I was even able to enjoy our travelling."

Hind bin Khirbash EMBAD2018

CEO, Emirates National Investment

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Join the London Business School MBA and be rewarded with a life-changing learning experience and untold career options. Develop an international mindset, build a global network and take yourself to a market eager for your skills and outlook. Leave this transformational programme as a well-rounded global leader ready to thrive and succeed in today’s business environment. Your ability to achieve and act – both independently and as a member of a multicultural team anywhere in the world – is what will make you stand out.

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Executive MBA FAQs

Why should I choose an Executive MBA?
The EMBA may be for you if you want to complete an MBA without interrupting your career. As an EMBA participant you remain in full-time work while you study, simultaneously advancing your career and your professional and personal development.
EMBA students are able to immediately apply knowledge gained through the programme back in the workplace, which fast-tracks your learning process. The London Business School Executive MBA is an intensive, challenging, highly stimulating and enriching experience.
What's the difference between the full-time MBA and the Executive MBA?
While both the MBA and the Executive MBA cover similar material, and both award the same MBA degree, there are some fundamental differences.
The Executive MBA is designed for managers and executives who already have substantial professional experience behind them. They want to remain in full-time employment to continue their careers whilst studying for their degree.
Full-time MBA students take part in a number of practical exercises, such as work shadowing and placements, making it more suitable for those at an earlier stage in their career.
What's the difference between the London and Dubai streams of the Executive MBA?
Executive MBA (London) conducts its core courses on consecutive Fridays and Saturdays of alternate weeks in London.
Executive MBA (Dubai) conducts the majority of its core courses in four or five-day modules each month in Dubai, with some visits to London.
All Executive MBA students have access to London Business School's extensive elective portfolio and international elective options, but only Executive MBA (Dubai) students take core courses in both Dubai and London.
For Executive MBA (London) students, core course teaching is conducted in London only.
We offer a fully aligned curriculum and admission requirements across both streams, so your choice of primary study location is dependent upon your personal preference and circumstances.
Is it possible to do the Executive MBA if I don't live in either London or Dubai?
There are no admissions restrictions in terms of geographic location.
However, as the majority of the Executive MBA programme is delivered in London or Dubai, please think carefully about how you can combine the travel requirements with your full-time employment.
Approximately 25% of Executive MBA students live outside the UK and the UAE, and commute to London and/or Dubai for classes. Commuting can be demanding, but the benefits from the programme far outweigh the inconvenience of travel.

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Can I swap between the London and Dubai streams of the Executive MBA?
How can I convince my employer to support me through the Executive MBA?
The Executive MBA provides immediate benefits to sponsoring organisations. Students can immediately apply the theory learned in the classroom to their job and are able to tailor elective aspects of the programme to the specific knowledge requirements of their business.
Sponsoring organisations also become part of the wide and diverse London Business School network and can attend an annual Employers' Event.
How do I find out more about the EMBA programme?
Once you have explored the EMBA web pages and reviewed the brochure, one of the best ways to learn more about the Executive MBA is to attend one of our information sessions (currently being held virtually).

To give you a real taste of the learning experience, we can arrange for you to sit in on an Executive MBA core course lecture either in London or Dubai.

Any other questions? Email us at emba@london.edu.
How can I find out more about the EMBA programme if I'm not based in the UK?
You can attend one of our virtual information events. To find out more, see the information events page.

We can have a telephone conversation with you. Depending on your location, you can either call our London campus on +44 (0)20 7000 7512, or our Dubai centre on +971 440 193 01. Either call us at a convenient time for you, or email us at emba@london.edu with the number you would like us to call you on. We will be in touch to answer your questions about the programme and London Business School.

If you would like to speak directly with students or alumni, send your CV to emba@london.edu, so that we can match you with a suitable contact. You can also email us at emba@london.edu with any questions about the Executive MBA programme or London Business School.