Business Schools in Saudi Arabia - MBA, Management Programs
1. University of Liverpool, Online
Courses / Programs
University of Liverpool Management School offers online Masters & Doctorate degree courses to Saudi Arabian and international students in the fields of Business Administration, Management, Leadership, Marketing, Finance & Accounting, and more. Since its foundation in 1881, the University of Liverpool has produced eight Nobel Prize winners. This academic excellence is one reason why almost three thousand professionals from more than 175 countries have chosen it for their 100% online Masters or Doctorate degrees. They also recognise that the University’s exclusive partnership with e-Learning experts Laureate Online Education provides a uniquely global perspective and stimulating educational experience.
Outstanding reputation - The Financial Times has ranked the University of Liverpool among the top 10 UK universities in terms of annual research income; and it is the 15th largest research university in the UK. The University is also one of the top 25 universities in England according to the latest Times Higher Education Supplement University World Rankings.
Many countries, including the US and Canada, accept the standard of degrees awarded by UK universities as equivalent to their own.
Courses & specialisations include;
- Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs including in International Business, Leadership, Marketing, Finance & Accounting
- Master of Science (MSc) in International Management, including in Oil & Gas, Management of Health Systems
- MSc in Global Marketing
- MSc in Global HR Management
- MSc in Operations and Supply Chain Management
- MSc in Project Management
- MSc in International Accounting & Finance,
and more..
2. Walden University - International (Online)
Courses / Programs
Headquartered in Minnesota in the U.S., Walden University is an accredited global leader in student-centered online education, with a community of extraordinary students and faculty from Saudi Arabia and the rest of the world.
We offer frequent start dates to online degree programs in a wide range of career fields, specializations and concentrations including Master's and Doctoral degree programs in the fields of Business & Management & Public Administration.
Founded in 1970, Walden is the flagship online university of the Laureate International Universities network, a global organization of more than 55 online and campus-based universities in 27 countries. The network includes more than 600,000 students across Asia, Europe, Latin America, North Africa, the Middle East, and North America. Through our unique, multinational educational community, Walden and Laureate create opportunities for students to advance their lives and the communities they serve.
Our programs are taught by nationally recognized experts and accomplished faculty. Our educational model advances you toward high levels of professional excellence by collaborating with national industry leaders.
MBA, DBA, PhD in Management, Master in Leadership, Master in Project Management, Master in Accounting.
3. Glion Institute of Higher Education, Online MBA & Hospitality Postgraduate Programs
Courses / Programs
Established in 1962, Glion Institute of Higher Education, a private university in Switzerland, is a global leader in international hospitality education, and has been ranked among the Top 3 Hospitality Management Schools in the world for an international career.
We provide an accredited online MBA in International Hospitality & Service Industries Management degree program which is available to Saudi and international students and working professionals around the globe. In addition, we provide specialist Postgraduate Diploma and Certificate programs in International Hospitality. The language of instruction is English, and the programs are taught entirely via the internet. Students can avail of two start dates in 2013.
Our MBA offers students a management curriculum that balances hospitality and tourism applied knowledge with a core of management and leadership theory. It is designed to equip working professionals with the expertise to lead and motivate individuals, teams and organizations within a diverse and multicultural global business environment.
The program is intensive and relevant, yet we offer an MBA program that fits into your work and life, in an online environment which is 'asynchronous'. There are no fixed lecture times, the classroom is always open and you don’t need to synchronize your study with anyone else.
Online MBA in International Hospitality & Service Industries Management degree program with the following specializations:
- General Management for Service Industries
- Marketing & Innovation
- Asset & Revenue Management
- ‘Self Designed’: Any 3 courses from the other specializations
Specialist Online Graduate Programs in International Hospitality:
- Postgraduate Certificate in International Hospitality & Services Administration
- Postgraduate Diploma in International Hospitality & Services Management
4. Effat University, College of Business
Courses / Programs
The College of Business at Effat University, located in Jeddah, on the west coast of Saudi Arabia, is an institution of higher education for women offering the Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program in collaboration with IE Business School. The Saudi business world today is rapidly changing and is in immense need of dynamic professionals, directors and entrepreneurs that are capable of leading organizations in a competitive and global environment.
Based on the need of the Saudi market, the MBA Program at Effat University in collaboration with IE Business School provides all the ingredients for professional success in business management and entrepreneurship and the program content takes into consideration Saudi Arabia and the regional elements.
- combining online periods with 3 days of face-to-face lectures every 5 weeks
- excellent teaching by international faculty
- discussions with local experts from the industry
- innovative management techniques
- eminently practical
- based on teamwork and case methods
5. College of Business Administration at KSU
Courses / Programs
In recent years, Saudi Arabia has witnessed rapid development in all sectors of the economy. To accommodate these developments, the need for a cadre with a high degree of professionalism has emerged. Also, the increasing number of graduates with bachelor degrees and the growing number of missionee students studying abroad for higher education in business administration has prompted King Saud University to launch the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program. The College of Business Administration at King Saud University has an important role in contributing to the managerial development in Saudi Arabia through the MBA program. Applicants must A) possess a bachelor of business administration or a similar degree. Non-business majors can be accepted in the program. Applicants should have a minimum grade point average of "Very Good". Applicants with GPA of "Good" can, in some cases be accepted. B) Fulfill the Graduate College's admissions conditions. C) Submit a score of at least 173 points in the TOEFL and the submission of the GMAT score. D) Pass of an interview to be conducted by a Department Committee, with preferences given to those with work experience.
Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs include Human Resource Management, Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Marketing Management, International Business Management, Management Science, Project Management, Business Statistics, Managerial Economics and many others.
- Example of Recent Inquiry Comments submitted in this area:
Posted: 2013-05-15
Program I am interested in: "Doctorate of Business Administration"
Posted: 2013-05-14
Program I am interested in: "Dear Sirs,
This is to kindly request you to advise us of the possibility of conducting a training course in the field of Business Management & Logistic for one candidate of our employees for a duration of (26) weeks. If so, we would be grateful to have further communication in this concern.
Ashraf Hmouda,
Melliath Oil & Gas B. V.
www.mellitahog.ly"
Established in 1962, Glion Institute of Higher Education, a private university in Switzerland, is a global leader in international hospitality education, and has been ranked among the Top 3 Hospitality Management Schools in the world for an international career. 
