MBA (One-year Full-time)

Stern at Nyuad

Master

Overview

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

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Fall 2026 applications are now open! Apply today and get ready to begin an exciting journey at New York University, Abu Dhabi.

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Tuition & Fees

AED 450,542Per year

AED 225,271 Per semester

Estimated tuition of US$122,680 for the one-year program (Spring 2027 US$47,709, Summer 2027 US$34,078, Fall 2027 US$40,893). Converted at AED 3.6725 per US$ (about AED 450,542 in total).

Program Details

Degree level: Master
Duration: 1 year; One year (January to December), 54 credits; Abu Dhabi-based with the summer term in New York City
College: Stern at Nyuad

Program Requirements

Required Documents3

All of these are required to apply.

1Undergraduate Degree: You must hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from an accredited college or university.
2Mastery of English: Applicants may be required to submit scores from the TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test. Please review the standardized test section to determine if this applies to you.
3Work Experience and Employment Status: Stern at NYUAD EMBA students should be currently employed and have, at minimum, six years of post-bachelor’s work experience by the start of the program.