Stern at NYUAD One-year Full-time MBA

The Stern at NYUAD One-year Full-time MBA program is the only MBA brought by a top US business school to the MENA region. Graduates of the program will be prepared to develop innovative pathways that help advance the economic and business vision of the UAE and broader MENA region. The program will create future business leaders who are equipped to positively impact society on a local and global scale.

Students will be required to complete 54 credits, including core courses, elective courses, Experiential Internship courses in Abu Dhabi, and courses that focus on Doing Business in New York City. The MBA program has been structured in an immersive, modular format to facilitate completion in one year.

At the end of this program, Stern at NYUAD One-year Full-time MBA students will have developed effective analytical and decision-making skills. They will have the capability to successfully collaborate in teams and make ethical professional decisions. Students will also develop the specialized business knowledge they require to pursue their subsequent individual professional journeys, especially in the MENA region.

Upon successful completion of the MBA program, students will graduate with a fully accredited New York University diploma, jointly conferred by NYU Stern School of Business and NYU Abu Dhabi.

If you meet the following requirements, you are eligible to apply to the Stern at NYUAD One-year Full-time MBA program:

• Undergraduate Degree: Students entering the Stern at NYUAD One-year Full-time MBA program are required to hold a bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited college or university.
• Mastery of English: Please review our standardized test information to determine if you are required to take the TOEFL, IELTS, or DET exam.
• We seek students who best exemplify Stern’s values: those who demonstrate strong intellectual ability and emotional aptitude, superior interpersonal skills, and a desire to create value for business and society.
• Stern at NYUAD evaluates each candidate across three dimensions:
  • Academic Profile
  • Professional Achievements & Aspirations
  • Personal Characteristics

Review our comprehensive list of materials required for your application for admission here. 

Understand what to expect after you submit your application by reading about our notification and processes here.

USD $119,107 (January 2026 intake)

Stern at NYUAD offers competitive scholarships based on merit. All applicants are considered for merit-based scholarships. No additional materials are required. Scholarship decisions are made at the time of admission and are final.

January — May: Abu Dhabi

May — August: New York City

August — December: Abu Dhabi