New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) and New York University Stern School of Business (NYU Stern), one of the world’s premier research and teaching institutions, has launched the Stern at NYUAD one year full-time MBA programme.
With 54 credits, the one-year full-time MBA programme mirrors its two year counterparts, offering students the ability to complete a comprehensive MBA that blends knowledge and practical experience while benefiting from a shorter time away from the workforce. Experiential internship projects are integrated into the curriculum, with modules designed to provide hands-on learning experiences with local organisations.
Linda G. Mills, NYU President, said: “The establishment of the Stern at NYUAD MBA is truly a landmark occasion. The launch of this programme – NYUAD’s first professional degree offering, created in collaboration with NYU’s Stern School -- is an important new stage in NYU Abu Dhabi’s successful development, and a major step forward in fulfilling the vision that NYU and our Abu Dhabi partners have had for this groundbreaking institution from the beginning. It is also a wonderful example of the type of cross-school collaboration that we can expect to see more of in the coming years, and I have no doubt its impact will be felt both regionally and globally.”
Stern at NYUAD is scheduled to welcome its inaugural class in January 2025. Distinctive features of the MBA programme include spring and fall modules in Abu Dhabi and summer modules in New York City. Students will also benefit from industry expertise from a range of key UAE and global business leaders, ensuring graduates gain invaluable international exposure and have every opportunity to enhance their career prospects.
Raghu Sundaram, Dean of NYU Stern School of Business, said: “The introduction of this full-time MBA to the MENA region is groundbreaking for students who want to earn an MBA from one of the world’s leading business schools in just one year and build a career in a region that is seeing exponential growth. Through this pioneering collaboration with NYU Abu Dhabi, we have a wonderful opportunity to educate the next generation of leaders and enhance the talent pipeline in the UAE.”
Tamkeen, NYU’s partner in UAE, has supported NYU Abu Dhabi's trajectory as a beacon of academic excellence, both locally and globally. The addition of a one year full-time MBA programme strengthens NYUAD’s academic offerings and underscores the UAE’s commitment to education as a national strategic priority and an essential enabler of economic, societal, and cultural advancement.
Mariët Westermann, NYUAD Vice Chancellor, said: "The partnership between NYU Stern School of Business and NYU Abu Dhabi marks a pivotal moment for education in the UAE, with far-reaching implications. As NYU Abu Dhabi remains committed to breaking new ground in global education, this collaboration is a remarkable milestone in our relentless pursuit of excellence, distinction, and service to society in the UAE and many other countries around the world. The Stern School’s presence at NYUAD will help fuel the knowledge economy in this dynamic crossroads region, respond to the surging demand for global business leaders, and the opportunity to take international business education to the next level."
The Stern at NYUAD one year full-time MBA programme will be led by Robert Salomon, Professor of Management at Stern since 2005, who will be the inaugural Dean of Stern at NYUAD. On successful completion of the MBA programme, students will graduate with a fully accredited New York University degree, jointly conferred by NYU Stern and NYU Abu Dhabi.
To learn more about the programme and register interest, visit: stern.nyuad.nyu.edu
