in Abu Dhabi & Dubai

Your Strathclyde MBA degree

While offered in partnership with the HCT-CERT in the UAE, responsibility for academic quality control resides with Strathclyde and is the same as for the United Kingdom pro-gramme. Successful MBA students (via international centres) will be awarded the same Strathclyde University MBA as all UK students.

How long will it take?The Strathclyde MBA – International, has been specifically designed for busy executives who need to combine career and family commitments with the demands of MBA studies. This flexibility enables participants to graduate within two years. However, your studies may be spread over a longer period to a maximum of six years. Subject to availability, those students wishing to accelerate their studies may be able to join the full-time MBA pro gramme at Strathclyde University at the elective stage during May, June and July each year. This enables you to complete your electives within a shorter period, as well as experience working with participants from all over the world.

Computer equipmentStrathclyde Business School strongly recommends that students have access to their own computers. Guidelines for software and hardware are available from the HCT-CERT.

When can I start?There are two intakes for the Strathclyde MBA – October and April. Finalised course dates and timetables will be providedby the MBA administrator

ApplicationsApplicants should note that the Strathclyde MBA is distinc-tive in that all MBA students must have a Bachelor’s degree, several years’ relevant business experience and be a minimum age of 25.

FeesDetails of fees and payment by instalments are available from your local MBA administrator.

Our credentials speak for themselves

AccreditationAccreditation is a good guide to how a business school is regarded by its peers. Strathclyde has gained full interna-tional accreditation, with all three accrediting bodies around the world - EQUIS (Europe), AMBA (International MBA quality assurance) and AACSB (North America) - approving the school as offering excellent management education.

As one of only 57 business schools in the world with this stand-ing, and the only business school in Scotland to be accredited so highly, Strathclyde continues to lead the way in high quality business education.

The Strathclyde MBA programme in Abu Dhabi and Dubai has been accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research.

We also hold excellent ratings for both our research and the quality of our teaching.

AMBA (The Association of MBAs)All Strathclyde MBA programmes are accredited by AMBA and all students are eligible to join after enrolment on an MBA course.www.mba.org.uk

EQUIS (European Foundation for Management Development)Strathclyde is one of only 24 UK business schools to receive EQUIS accreditation.www.efmd.be

AACSB (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)Strathclyde received accreditation from this prestigious body in December 2003.www.aacsb.edu

Contact us

Enquiries for the Strathclyde International MBA in Abu Dhabi and Dubai should be submitted to:

Abu Dhabi:Ms. Lena Shaban - Programme Co-ordinator Mr. Shabeer KP - Programme Administrator

CERTCERT Technology ParkP.O. Box 5464Abu DhabiUnited Arab Emirates

Tel: + 9712 404 8546Fax: +9712 443 4475email: lena.strath@hct.ac.ae shabeer.strath@hct.ac.ae

Dubai: Ms. Sheena Mohideen - Programme Co-ordinator

The Higher Colleges of Technology Dubai Women’s CollegePO Box 16062Dubai, UAE

Tel: +9714 208 9280 - DirectFax: +9714 208 9283email: sheena.strath@hct.ac.ae

Strathclyde MBA ProgrammesTel: +44 (0) 141 553 6118/6119Fax: +44 (0) 141 553 6162email: Sbs.admissions@strath.ac.ukwww.strathclydemba.com

the Strathclyde International

The Partnership

Strathclyde offers its MBA in Abu Dhabi and Dubai in associ-ation with the Higher Colleges of Technology and the Centre of Excellence for Applied Research and Training (HCT-CERT), after an agreement was signed between the two organisa-tions in 2004.

Strathclyde has offered the MBA in Dubai since 1995 and our new agreement with HCT-CERT sees the MBA being offered in both Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The Higher Colleges of Technol-ogy is one of the largest, most progressive and innovative places of higher learning in the United Arab Emirates, with 11 campuses throughout the country.

How does the partnership work?The HCT-CERT is responsible for promoting the Strathclyde MBA in the UAE, handling enquiries, providing information and receiving applications. To maintain high standards of consistency throughout the world, all admission decisions are made by the University of Strathclyde.

The HCT-CERT provides local administrative services, as well as holding counselling sessions, intensive seminars and examinations. Strathclyde Business School provides core learning materials and sends Strathclyde University faculty members to the UAE to run intensive seminars. All assess-ment is the responsibility of Strathclyde and successful par-ticipants will be awarded a University of Strathclyde Master ofBusiness Administration.

The Strathclyde MBAThe structure and content of the Strathclyde MBA are fully explained in the main MBA brochure. The following sections show how you can undertake the programme in the UAE.

How you can study for the MBAThe Strathclyde MBA in the UAE incorporates a flexible style of delivery – full-time, part-time and open-learning elements in a 180 credit format. Many participants continue to work while studying the course over two years. This makes our programme a viable and valuable alternative both for you and your company since the programme combines the benefits of learning with immediate practical application within your working environment.

Part-time study consists of a variety of learning methods:

Face-to-face teaching by Strathclyde University staff at the HCT-CERTRegular local counselling support at the HCT-CERTHome/private study with specially preparedcore learning materialsAssignments and examinations set, marked or validated by Strathclyde University staff

With so many MBA programmes on the market, your choice of school is crucial. An MBA from the University of Strath-clyde Business School is the best investment you can make in your career as a professional manager. Strathclyde’s international reputation, combined with its high academic and selection standards, is your guarantee that your MBA will retain its value in the years to come.

The Strathclyde MBA in Abu Dhabi and DubaiThe Strathclyde MBA programme has been available out-side the UK since 1988. Over 2000 participants have now graduated, and over 1500 students are currently studying the programme in their own country. This success is due to the unique delivery structure developed with the local partner, incorporating elements of full-time, part-time and open learning study methods. The Strathclyde MBA Pro-gramme has been available in the UAE since 1995.

The programme is also offered in Oman in partnership with The College of Banking and Financial Studies and in Bah-rain with Neovartis. Please see separate brochures.

How does the programme work?The study route to your part-time MBA is flexible with most participants taking between two to two and a half years to complete. Each year is divided into two semesters starting in October and April. Students are provided with a range of text books, course workbooks, core learning materials, and online access to the Strathclyde University library along with physical and online access to the HCT libraries.

In terms of teaching, for each subject students attend a two day intensive seminar delivered by academics from Strathclyde University and scheduled over weekends. These seminars are mainly based around the core learning elements of each subject but also contextualised to cover the business environment specific to the region. Additionally, throughout the programme, students attend a range of workshops and simulations to enhance and develop their mana gerial skills and competencies.

Supporting all of this, participants attend weekly (evening and/or weekend) counselling (tutorial) ses sions delivered by locally appointed counsellors. The intensive seminars, workshops and counselling sessions ensure that all MBA stu-dents have the same learning experience and reach the same standards as participants attending the MBA programme in the UK. Students enrolled on the programme can attend the intensive seminars, workshop and counsellling sessions in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, or any of the other international centres.

How is the course assessed?The course is assessed by a combination of written course-work, in-class presentations and examinations. As far as possible, coursework will be related to your work environment and the examinations are scheduled twice a year prior to the end of each semester. The examinations and assignments are set, marked and validated by the University of Strathclyde academic staff, and are identical to and assessed on the same basis as students undertaking the programme in the UK. Thus the MBA programme offered in the UAE is the same as the full-time mode in the UK in all aspects except delivery.

Facilities at the HCT-CERTThe HCT-CERT offers a wide variety of facilities including Specialist Management Resource Centres and fully-equipped Training Rooms. The HCT-CERT also offers professional development courses and general and specialised English language.

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The Strathclyde MBA - an excellent investment