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One-Year MBA in Dubai for Global Leadership

An intensive one-year full time MBA by IIMA Dubai designed for professionals ready to advance into leadership roles and create impact in a global business environment.

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Built for Leadership,
Transformed at IIMA Dubai

One-Year Full Time MBA Graduates are:

Preparing professionals for top executive roles

One-Year full time MBA is for proven achievers, not fresh graduates. Participants arrive with years of leadership experience - and leave ready for the boardroom, armed with IIMA Dubai’s unmatched academic rigour and strategic insight.

Bringing about change through diverse perspectives

No other program matches One year full time MBA’s mix of industries, functions, domains, and global exposure. This diversity sharpens cross-functional thinking and influence-led leadership.

Engaging in case-based learning

Case-based learning and IIMA Dubai’s culture of integrity create leaders who combine sharp business judgement with responsibility and action.

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Students from diverse backgrounds with average GRE score above 320 & average GMAT score above 680

23%

Female Candidates

37%

Students with work experience across MENA,the EU and the US

Accomplished Professionals, Leadership Ready

Experienced, Agile, and Ready to Deliver Impact

The One Year Full Time MBA Class of 2026 brings an average of 7.6 years' experience, striking the perfect balance of expertise and adaptability. With strategic thinking, problem-solving acumen, and cross-domain experience, they are ready to create value and drive transformation from the moment they step in.

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Global Exposure with Domain Expertise

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Global Exposure

One-Year full time MBA cohort brings deep domain knowledge - from consumer goods to public policy - and is adept at balancing global perspective with local nuance.