University of Liverpool Management School offers online Masters & Doctorate degree courses to UAE 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)
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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 the UAE 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. Westford School of Management
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Westford School of Management in Sharjah (in the Dubai area) is an established educational institution in UAE and India. We provide accredited UK and Indian-based qualifications in business and management, including a UK-certified MBA program, Degree programs, Diploma and Post-graduate Diploma courses, and an online Dual Certification MBA program. Westford School of Management business qualifications are authenticated and accredited by renowned academic awarding bodies, colleges and universities from the UK. We are conveniently located in Al Nahda in Sharjah along the Sharjah–Dubai Highway.
Our courses are developed and taught by qualified and industry experienced faculties. Every faculty member holds at least a postgraduate degree or above in a field related to the subject they teach and all the faculty have significant teaching and industry experience. Our faculty pool consists of industry veterans from UK, US, Canada & India.
Our qualifications are certified by leading internationally-accredited UK awarding bodies, giving you the opportunity to earn a UK qualification without going to the UK. We are committed to delivering excellence in overall student development and creating future leaders.
- 2-year Higher National Diploma (HND) In Business (Management)
- BA (Hons) in Business Management - 1-year top-up degree
- BA (Hons) in Marketing - 1-year top-up degree
- MBA from UK - 12 -15 months
- Online MBA Program: Incorporates BTEC Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management & Leadership by Edexcel
4. Glion Institute of Higher Education, Online MBA & Hospitality Postgraduate Programs
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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 UAE 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
5. Murdoch University International Study Centre Dubai
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Located at the Dubai International Academic City, Murdoch University Dubai offers a variety of internationally recognised Australian undergraduate & postgraduate degrees in the business field including an MBA (Master of Business Administration) programme to UAE and international students. Murdoch University Dubai is a core branch of Murdoch University which is based in Perth, Western Australia.
Our courses are all taught by enthusiastic and well-qualified academic staff. We are licensed by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) in Dubai. Our state-of-the-art facilities and world class technology enable students to have access to the highest education standards globally.
At Murdoch University Dubai, our aim is to produce lifelong learners, equipped with the knowledge and communication skills required to taste success at the highest level, and to create opportunities for the future. Balance your personal, family and financial commitments with a university degree through Murdoch’s flexible study options. At our university, we take a genuine interest in the student’s well-being and their success.
Undergraduate & Postgraduate Degree, Certificate & Diploma courses:
- Business Information systems - (Bachelor of Science)
- Business Administration - (Masters - MBA)
- Environmental Management - (Bachelor of Environmental Science)
- Finance - (Bachelor of Commerce)
- Human Resource Management - (Masters - MHRM)
- Marketing - (Bachelor of Commerce)
- Management - (Bachelor of Commerce)
- Murdoch University Preparation Course - (Degree Pathway)
and more...
6. The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management
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The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management is an international hospitality & hotel management school in Dubai, UAE. It is the region’s only fully accredited third-level academic institution delivering bachelor's and master's degree programs in international hospitality management. The school is situated just opposite the world renowned Burj Al Arab Hotel in Dubai.
The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management is the leading provider of hospitality education in the Middle East, and is fully licensed by the UAE’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Accreditation by the UK’s Institute of Hospitality and the ICE foundation in Australia is pending and expected by the end of this year.
- Associate of Science (ASc) Degree in International Hospitality Operations
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) Degree with Honours in International Hospitality Management
- Master of Science (MSc) Degree in International Hospitality Management
- Study Abroad programme
- Diploma to Honours Degree Conversion Programme
7. University of Leicester Distance Learning in the Middle East
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Founded in 1921, the University of Leicester is a top UK University, recognized as a leading international centre for teaching and research. About 1 in 7 of our international business professionals are in the Middle East, through our partner Stafford Associates. Of only 18 distinctions world-wide, this serious mark of academic achievement included five from the Middle East in the July 2004 graduate list. Ranked 2nd in the UK for Business and Management studies 2009 – 2010 - The Guardian newspaper. UK University of the year Times Higher Education Awards – 2008 - 2009.
We currently have offices in Dubai, Dammam, Jeddah, Riyadh and Beirut. This enables us to be as close as possible to our students and to offer a service that is second to none. We understand that distance learning can be lonely. This is why our highly experienced programme administrators are available in person at the above locations and they are always a telephone call or an email away.
- Doctorate in Social Sciences
- MBA Program
- MSc in Management
- MSc in Finance
- MSc in Marketing
- MSc’s in HRD, Development
- MA, PGD and PGC in Mass Communication
- BSc in HRM and Training & Development
- Diplomas in Training & Development & HRD
- Certificates in Training Practice & HRD
8. Hult International Business School, Dubai
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Hult is the world’s most international business school with campuses in Boston, San Francisco, London, Dubai, and Shanghai. The School offers a range of business-focused programs including MBA, Executive MBA, Master and Undergraduate degrees. Hult’s one-year MBA program is ranked in the top 30 in the world by The Economist and 1st in International Experience by the Financial Times.
Hult International Business School is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and the Association of MBAs (AMBA). Our accredited degree programs have also been recognized and applauded by the British Accreditations Council of Independent Further and Higher Education.
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. 
