Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Program overview

Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a master's degree 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 89,000 AED and the application fee at Free. The earliest intake currently open is Jan 2027.

Cost of the first year

Plan for about 2,33,000 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.

How the tuition compares in the United Arab Emirates

Our directory lists 11 master's degree programs in business and management at 3 schools in the United Arab Emirates. Their median first-year tuition is 93,713 AED, and the middle half cost between 93,713 AED and 93,713 AED.

At 89,000 AED, Master of Business Administration (MBA) is 5% below the median, in the most affordable quarter. The full range runs from 45,940 AED to 1,04,186 AED.

• All business and management courses in the United Arab Emirates

Lower-cost master's degree options in business and management

If budget matters, these master's degree programs in business and management have some of the lowest listed first-year tuition in the United Arab Emirates.

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.

Entry requirements and documents

Murdoch University Dubai sets the exact entry requirements for Master of Business Administration (MBA). For a master's degree, 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 Master of Business Administration (MBA) 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 Master of Business Administration (MBA)?

First-year tuition is listed at 89,000 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 Master of Business Administration (MBA) a degree?

It is listed as a master's degree. The school awards the degree on completion.

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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