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Doctor of Business Administration

Admission to Phase I: Coursework including Research Proposal
1. Candidates for admission must hold either a master’s degree in business or a business related area with a CGPA of
3.0 or above.
2. An iBT min 79 / ITP min 550 (taken at ADUKG or Amideast only) / Academic IELTs 6.0 is required or EMSAT English
1400 taken within the last 18 months.
3. Professional Recommendations.

4. Evidence of at least 2 years of work experience at the middle to upper management level.
5. Panel Interview.

Admission to Phase II: Dissertation
1. A CGPA of 3.5 or above in the coursework requirements in Phase I.
2. A “Pass” grade in the Research Proposal Defense.

Pre-core Courses
Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Prerequisite(s)
MGT 482-PC Introduction to Management 2 No Prerequisite
ECO 482-PC Introduction to Economics 2 No Prerequisite
BUS 482-PC Quantitative Methods in Business 2 No Prerequisite

Master of Engineering Management
1. A Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, architecture, computer science disciplines, or closely related fields. recognized
by the UAE Ministry of Education.
2. The following pre-core (or foundation) courses are required of all applicants unless a student has successfully
completed the course or its equivalent prior to joining the program.
Foundation (Pre-Core) Courses *

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Prerequisite(s)
COE 202 Engineering Ethics, Economy and Law 3 No Prerequisite

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