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Graduate Certificate - Business Administration

Postgraduate certificate or diploma, Business and management. Murdoch University Dubai, Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Level
Postgraduate certificate or diploma
Field
Business and management
School
Murdoch University Dubai
Location
Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tuition (first year)
25,000 AED
Application fee
Free
Earliest intake
Jan 2027
Living costs (school estimate)
1,44,000 AED a year
School type
Private

Program overview

Graduate Certificate - Business Administration is a postgraduate certificate or diploma program in business and management at Murdoch University Dubai, a private institution in Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, founded in 2008.

First-year tuition is listed at 25,000 AED and the application fee at Free. The earliest intake currently open is Jan 2027.

Cost of the first year

Plan for about 1,69,000 AED for the first year before travel, insurance and visa fees.

Figures are as listed in October 2026. Schools revise tuition every year, so confirm the current amount with the school before you pay a deposit.

ItemAmount (AED)
Tuition, first year25,000 AED
Living costs, first year (school estimate)1,44,000 AED
Application fee (one time)Free
Estimated first-year total1,69,000 AED

Plan for the Jan 2027 intake

Working back from a Jan 2027 start, this is a realistic plan. Popular programs can fill early, so the earlier end of each window is safer.

ByStep
March 2026Shortlist programs, check entry requirements and book your English test.
May 2026Prepare your statement of purpose, references and transcripts, then apply.
July 2026Receive offers, compare total costs and accept one.
September 2026Pay the deposit, gather funds evidence and apply for the student visa.
December 2026Book travel and accommodation once the visa is approved.

Entry requirements and documents

Murdoch University Dubai sets the exact entry requirements for Graduate Certificate - Business Administration. For a postgraduate certificate or diploma, applicants usually need the following.

English test requirements are set by the school. IELTS Academic, TOEFL and PTE Academic are the most widely accepted.

  • A completed bachelor's degree, with transcripts and degree certificate.
  • A statement of purpose explaining why this program fits your plans.
  • Academic or employer references, and a CV if you have work experience.
  • A valid passport.
  • English test results, unless the school waives them.

How to apply with Study Spectra

  • Send us your marksheets, English test result (or test plan) and budget.
  • We check your profile against Graduate Certificate - Business Administration and suggest alternatives if it is a stretch.
  • We prepare your statement of purpose and documents, and submit the application.
  • When the offer arrives, we help with the deposit, funds evidence and the student visa file.

Questions students ask

How much is the tuition for Graduate Certificate - Business Administration?

First-year tuition is listed at 25,000 AED. Living costs are extra; Murdoch University Dubai estimates 1,44,000 AED a year. Confirm the current fee with the school.

What is the application fee?

This program lists no application fee.

When is the next intake?

The earliest intake currently open is Jan 2027. Start your application about eight months before that.

Is Graduate Certificate - Business Administration a degree?

It is listed as a postgraduate certificate or diploma. Check with the school what qualification it awards and whether it leads to further study or work rights.

Can Study Spectra help me apply?

Yes. We check your profile, prepare your documents and submit your application to Murdoch University Dubai, then help with the visa. The first call is free.

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