Dear The-Answer-Is-742 ,
I always thought that the answer is 42 ;-)
Here is a list of MBA programmes. I added ranking/reputation research
on all of them on the bottom, since I think that my remark about it is
generic.
MBA Program
United Arab Emirates University,
http://www.cbe.uaeu.ac.ae/mba/
Programs: Only one (MBA) ? evening/afternoon programme; offers also a
bridging course (http://www.cbe.uaeu.ac.ae/mba/bridging.htm), for
those in BA other than in business.
Admission requirements:
Bachelor?s degree earned from an accredited institution with a minimum
GPA of 2.5 out of 4.0 in any field of study.
2. A minimum of three years of work experience in a field related
to administration.
3. English language proficiency demonstrated by a minimum score of
500 on the TOEFL or 6 on the IELTS.
4. Interview with MBA Admissions Committee.
5. Completion of MBA application form.
6. Submission of the following documents:
a. A Personal Statement of approximately 500 words addressing the
following points:
- Why do you want to enroll in the UAEU MBA Program?
- What do you hope to gain from your study?
- How will your employer benefit from your study?
- How will your country benefit from your MBA Study?
b. Current resume (CV)
c. Two letters of recommendation (one should be from your
immediate supervisor)
d. Letter of employment from current employer
e. Five passport size photos
f. Photocopy of undergraduate degree
g. Photocopy of official transcript
h. Original transcript sent directly from awarding institution to
the MBA Program
i. TOEFL or IELTS score report
j. Copy of birth certificate, if available
k. Copy of social identity (kholasat al qaid)
l. Application fee (AED. 350/-)
Duration: Four Semesters (two years)
Language: English
Costs: about Dhs 130,000, without bridging course
(http://www.cbe.uaeu.ac.ae/mba/fees.htm)
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American University of Sharjah
http://www.aus.ac.ae/sbm/graduate/mba/
The university offers two programmes: MBA and an Executive MBA (EMBA).
Admission MBA:
?Admission to the M.B.A. program is on a case-by-case basis.
Applicants must first meet the requirements of the University Graduate
Programs then they must meet the specific requirements of the M.B.A.
Admission to the M.B.A. program normally requires an acceptable score
on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). This score is then
matched to the student's undergraduate grade point of the last two
years of study. The resulting score will determine whether or not an
applicant will be admitted to the program. Students from non-English
speaking universities are also required to furnish evidence of
proficiency in English. This will generally be accomplished by
submitting scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
of 530 and above. TOEFL scores over two years old and GMAT scores over
five years old will not be accepted. Both tests may be administered
locally.
Applicants must submit the following documents:
? Completed application form
? Passport photocopy
? Two passport size photos
? Official Sealed Copy of degree plus transcript of grades
? TOEFL score, if applicable
? GMAT score
? Application fee ?
(SOURCE: http://www.aus.ac.ae/sbm/graduate/mba/admission.htm)
Admission EMBA:
?The admission review takes into consideration academic and employment
information, giving special attention to professional accomplishments
and potential for growth within an organization. Most participants
have earned Bachelor degrees in Business Administration. Some hold
advanced degrees in other fields. All have demonstrated an ability to
sustain intensive, graduate-level work. Under certain circumstances a
standardized examination, such as the GMAT and/or TOEFL, may be
required and may be administered locally.
Applicants must submit the following documents:
? Resume
? Completed application form
? Two letters of recommendation
? Passport photocopy
? Two passport size photos
? Official Sealed Copy of degree plus transcript of grades
? TOEFL score, if available
? Application fee ?
(
(SOURCE: http://www.aus.ac.ae/sbm/graduate/emba/admission.htm).
Duration:
MBA : ?The M.B.A. program can be completed in 24 months, including
summers, if all the foundation courses are required and 15 months if
all the foundation courses are waived. Classes are held in the
evening. Each class is offered one night per week for two hours and 45
minutes.
?
(http://www.aus.ac.ae/sbm/graduate/mba/structure.htm)
EMBA : ?the E.M.B.A. takes no more than 15 to 24 months to complete
utilizing a schedule of alternate weekends and quarterly breaks that
allows ample time for work, family and recreation? (SOURCE:
http://www.aus.ac.ae/sbm/graduate/emba/index.htm).
Language: English
Costs: MBA: about Dhs: 96.000 (Dhs 2,000 each credit hour, 48 credit hours).
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University of Wollongong in Dubai
< http://www.uowdubai.ac.ae/mba.html>
Programmes: One (MBA, also part time); also offers a ?Masters in
International Business? (**NOT** an MBA)
Admission requirements:
?Entry to the MBA Academic requirements:
A bachelor's degree with average grades of 60%.
In special circumstances, applicants who hold other academic and/or
professional qualifications and have a minimum of 8 year's full-time
relevant work experience may be granted admission into the program.
Work Experience is not a requirement but is highly recommended.
English Language Competency
If required, proof of English Language proficiency will be based on
the following tests:
IELTS Academic Module:
Overall band score 6.5 (with a minimum band score of 6 in each test module).
or
TOEFL:
231-computer exam and TWE/Essay Rating 4.5
or
UOW Entrance Test
?
(SOURCE: ibid).
Duration: 3 semesters/1.5 years
Language: English (?)
Costs: 55,200 dhm (see: http://www.uowdubai.ac.ae/pgfees2004.pdf).
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Preston University
Programmes: MBA
http://www.preston.ac.ae/fac_ba_m.htm
Admission requirements:
- Bachelor?s degree in a relevant field
- International Baccalaureate
Language: English
Duration (Core & Elective Courses): 4 Quarters; 45 Semester credit
hours (12 monthes).
Program Cost: AED 19,900
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Zayed University
Programmes: EMBA and EMBA
http://www.zu.ac.ae/emba/home/the_program/the_program.html
Requirements: Applicants must have earned a four-year baccalaureate
degree from an accredited university. In addition, applicants must
have at least three years of mid- to upper-level management experience
and demonstrate sufficient English proficiency to manage a
challenging, fast-paced program.
The language of instruction is English and candidates must demonstrate
sufficient English proficiency to be able to successfully complete the
program. Applicants must score 540-557 on the paper-based TOEFL,
207-220 on the computer-based TOEFL or 5.50 on the IELTS.
Language: English
Duration: The program consists of 12 five-week courses grouped into
four semesters over an intensive 24-month time frame.
Costs: Tuition for the program is AED 128,000.
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Abu Dhabi University
http://www.adu.ac.ae/acad_programs_business_mba.html
Programmes: MBA (one); also have a Masters programme in Public Administration
Admission requirements: ?
Bachelors Degree (or equivalent qualification) from ADU recognized by
the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with at
least one a grade higher than the minimum passing requirement for
graduation.
For students to be enrolled in Colleges where medium of instruction is
English, a score of 500 or above on the Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL) including the Written English Test (WET), or score of
6 (out of 9) on International English Testing System (IELTS).
Either test must be taken no more than a year prior to admission to
ADU. Students who have achieved scores less than 500 on the TOEFL or 6
on the IELTS will be required to take ADU?s proficiency test set and
conducted by ADU?s English Language Center.
For students to be enrolled in Colleges where medium of instruction is
English, a score of 300 or above on the Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL) including the Written English Test (WET), or score of
4 (out of 9) on International English Testing System (IELTS). Either
test must be taken no more than a year prior to admission to ADU.
Students who have achieved scores less than 300 on the TOEFL or 4 on
the IELTS will be required to take ADU?s proficiency test set and
conducted by ADU?s English Language Center.
According to the score achieved in the proficiency test, students
might be accepted on condition that they pass English language courses
and acquire a GPA of at least C+ at the end of the first semester with
9 minimum registered hours.
An applicant will be required to be interviewed by the selection board.
A candidate will complete a health questionnaire and may be required
to report for a chest X-ray examination at a health center.
The following documents are also required for admission:
Official transcript from accredited university, college or institute.
Official Birth Certificate.
6 Passport Size Photographs.
Copy of the Passport.
A Satisfactory Conduct Record.
Application form and application fee.
?
Language: English
Costs: No information currently available (programme is new -
http://www.adu.ac.ae/admission_fees.html)
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Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology ( SZABIST )
Programmes:
MBA
< http://www.szabist.ac.ae/Programs/MS/MBA/MBAProgram.htm>
EMBA
< http://www.szabist.ac.ae/Programs/MS/MBA/EMBAProgram.htm>
Requirements:
MBA: ?For admission to the MBA and MS Programs, the candidates must
possess a Bachelors degree.
Adequate proficiency in English is required.?
EMBA: ?For admission to the EMBA program the candidates must possess a
Bachelors degree.
Work experience (minimum one year).
Letter of recommendation or sponsorship of company.
Interview performance.?
Language: English
Duration:
MBA: 1 year for candidates with a business degree; 2 years for
candidates with a non-business degree
EMBA: 12 month (1 year)
Costs: MBA: 1600 + 7.500 per semester (4 non business graduates; 2 for
the business graduates)
EMBA: EMBA is Dh 19,800
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Solomon Academy
Programmes:
Offers an MBA programme, which is the tuition of the distance learning
MBA of Central Pacific University
http://www.sa.ac.ae/cpu_mba.html
According to the site, another programme is available, but the link is
dead: http://www.sa.ac.ae/ban_mba.html
Admission requirements
>>A Bachelor's Degree or its equivalent, OR
>>Six years' relevant work experience.
Language: English
Duration:
o 1 Year (12 months)
o 12 Subjects
o 48 Credits
Fees: AED 16,400/-
o MBA Degree awarded by the Central Pacific University
MBA from
Maastricht School of Management
http://jcci.org.sa/mbaprog.htm
In Jedda, Saudi Arabia
Admission requirements:
? A Bachelor degree from a recognized university or its
professional equivalent.
? Proficiency in English. TOEFL score of 530 or its
equivalent standard on alternative tests is required for non-native
speakers.
Language: English
Duration: 24 months
Gender(s) : Men and Women ?The JTC center is equipped with facilities
that provide closed circuits for female students.?
Fees:
Total fee is $14,000.
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King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran
Programmes: EMBA < http://www.kfupm.edu.sa/emba/main.php>
Admission Requierments:
? A baccalaureate degree from a recognized institution of higher education
? A minimum TOEFL score of 520 or other evidence of English proficiency
? A minimum of 8 years work experience including 3 years at mid or
upper level managerial positions
applications must be supported by:
? Three letters of recommendation
? A current resume
? A letter of endorsement from the applicant?s employer (if
applicable) which should clearly demonstrate the employer?s
understanding of the demands of the program and his willingness to
support the applicant?s admission to the EMBA
?
Language: English
Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)
Fees:
The Executive MBA tuition is SR 130,000 for the entire program and
includes all course materials, textbooks, university fees, continental
breakfast and lunch during the residential period and class days.
Tuition is payble in four equal installments of SR 32,500 prior to the
start of each of the four semesters.
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King Saud University
< http://www.mba.ksu.edu.sa/>
Addmission Requirements: A) The applicants must
possess a bachelor of business administration or a similar degree.
Non-business majors can be accepted in the program. Applicants should
have a minimum grade point average of "Very Good". Applicants with
GPA of "Good" can, in some cases be accepted.
B) The applicants should fulfill the
GraduateCollege's admissions conditions.
C) The submission of a score of at least 173
points in the TOEFL and the submission of the GMAT score.
D) The passing of an interview to be conducted by
a Department Committee, with preferences given to those with work
experience.
Duration: 3 years (6 semesters)
===
On reputation and ranking
---------------------------------
Aside from Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and
Technology (SZABIST) , which is ranked by Asia Week as one of the best
business schools in Asia (http://www.careerdynamo.com/asia_mba.html) ,
all other universities are virtually unknown outside the region.
The United Arab Emirates University as well as King Fahd University
are accredited by the The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of
Business, two of the only schools in Asia to be on that list
(http://www.aacsb.edu/)
Many programmes are of ranches of existing universities in other
countries, or taught distance learning programmes. The University of
Wollogong, SZABIST, and Preston are all based in other countries. In
addition, the American University of Sharjah holds an American style
programme. Of those SZABIST has a good reputation in Asia (as
mentioned above). The others are less known, but it seems that both
the American University and Wollogong maintain high standards (as
could be seen by they admission requirements; see also UAE Today?s
article: < http://www.sunpublishingfz.com/uaetoday/apr03/ut-article1.htm>).
Two of the programmes, Abu Dhabi University?s and Preston
University?s, are rather new, and have no reputation, for good or bad.
As for the taught distance learning programmes, the Central Pacific
University had some issues with the State of Hawaii and was under
investigation of the State?s Attorney. The investigation closed with
?warning letters?, but its reputation might not be so good. The other
programme, that of Maastricht School of Management, has one of the
best business school reputations in the list, included sometimes in
such reputable lists such as the Economist Intelligence Unit?s.
However, with distance learning taught programmes, you should always
know that the level of the tuition might not be equal to the one
provided at the home institute or in an institute which is based on
that country.
I hope this answers your question. Please contact me if you need any
further clarification on this answer before you rate it.
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Clarification of Answer by
politicalguru-ga
on
15 Jun 2004 01:54 PDT
Dear The-Answer-Is-742 ,
United Arab Emirates University
<http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/>
American University of Sharjah
<http://www.aus.ac.ae/>
University of Wollongong in Dubai
< http://www.uowdubai.ac.ae>
Preston University
<http://www.preston.ac.ae>
Zayed University
<http://www.zu.ac.ae>
Abu Dhabi University
<http://www.adu.ac.ae>
Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology ( SZABIST )
<http://www.szabist.ac.ae>
Solomon Academy
<http://www.sa.ac.ae>
American University of Dubai
<http://www.aud.edu>
***
This programme somehow slipped my radar. Being American-accredited, it
is important that you'll know about it:
American University of Dubai
<http://www.aud.edu/business/mba.htm>
- Offers, except for a general MBA, a specialisation in International
Finance and another in International Marketing.
Requirements: "To be considered for admission into the MBA Program,
applicants must submit the following documents and information:
An Application Form for Admission to the MBA Program, duly completed,
signed and dated by the applicant.
A statement of the applicant?s career objectives, special professional
and academic interests, and other reasons why the candidate wishes to
pursue the MBA Program at AUD, as well as the applicant?s special
skills, expertise and interests that might contribute towards
enriching the MBA experience at AUD.
A statement of the candidate?s computer skills and proficiency in
using various computer tools and applications.
Photocopies of all university, college and other post-secondary
degrees and diplomas awarded to the candidate.
Original, official transcripts of academic record from all
universities, colleges or other post-secondary institutions attended
by the candidate; to be sent directly to the Office of the Registrar.
Official scores of the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT),
completed within the past twelve months immediately preceding the date
of application, to be sent directly to the Office of the Registrar.
For candidates whose native language is not English, the official
score of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), completed
within the past twelve months immediately preceding the date of
application, to be sent directly to the Office of the Registrar. This
requirement may be waived for non-native English speakers who hold
bachelor degrees from accredited institutions in which the language of
instruction is English.
Two letters of reference from present or former university instructors
or employers. "
"All applications for admission to the MBA Program are evaluated by
the MBA Admissions Committee. The Committee uses the following
criteria in its applicant evaluation process:
Applicant?s GMAT scores: A minimum overall GMAT score of 500 will
normally be required. The MBA Admissions Committee will also take
cognizance of the three GMAT subscores (Math, Verbal, and Analytical
Writing Assessment), for purposes of assessing each candidate?s
specific aptitude strengths and weaknesses.
Applicant?s undergraduate GPA: A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 will
normally be required.
Applicant?s work experience: Candidates who have a minimum of two
years of work experience will be given preference for admission.
However, the nature, scope, length, breadth, variety and significance
of the work experience will also be taken into account in the
preference ranking of candidates.
Letters of evaluation from employers and university instructors: The
MBA Admissions Committee will look for evidence of each candidate?s
maturity, seriousness of intent, perseverance, academic and
professional preparedness, promise and potential, and chances of
successful completion of the MBA Program.
In using the four preceding criteria to evaluate each candidate, the
Committee will follow a balanced approach, based on the principle that
ample satisfaction, by an applicant, of one or more of these criteria
may to a reasonable extent compensate for deficiencies in one or more
of the other criteria used in the applicant?s evaluation. "
Tuition Fees:
Tuition and Fees (15 credit hours) AED 15,600
Tuition and Fees (5 credit hours) AED 5,200
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