UAE · Master's
Curtin University Dubai
Global MBA
Curtin University Dubai
Course Overview
Curtin Dubai's Global MBA is a one-year fast-track program (also offered over 18 months) taught at the Dubai International Academic City campus. The degree is awarded by Curtin University in Perth — an AACSB-accredited Australian institution ranked in the QS Top 200 — so Sri Lankan students get the same parchment as the Perth cohort while studying in the GCC.
The curriculum covers strategy, international finance, operations, leadership and a capstone consulting project. Cohorts are deliberately small and pull working professionals from across the Gulf, South Asia and Africa — useful for Sri Lankan applicants planning to build a career in Dubai's banking, logistics or family-business sectors before pursuing the UAE Golden Visa pathway.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Recognised bachelor's degree (Sri Lankan honours degree or 4-year degree accepted).
- check_circle Minimum 2 years of relevant full-time work experience (waived for high-performing graduates on case-by-case basis).
- check_circle Personal statement, CV, and two professional references.
- check_circle GMAT/GRE not required for most applicants.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 6.5 Overall (min 6.0 in each band).
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 79 Overall.
- check_circle Waived if previous degree was taught in English (most Sri Lankan state and private universities qualify).
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (AED) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (full program) | AED 115,500 | Rs. 10,048,500 |
| Living Expenses (12 months) | AED 50,000 | Rs. 4,350,000 |
| Student Visa & Medical Insurance | AED 4,500 | Rs. 391,500 |
| Total Programme Investment | AED 170,000 | Rs. 14,790,000 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
Curtin Dubai MBA graduates are eligible for the UAE's 2-year post-study work visa and can transition to the 10-year Golden Visa once they secure a qualifying role. Recent cohorts have placed into Emirates NBD, Mashreq Bank, DP World, EY Dubai, PwC Middle East and a steady stream of family-conglomerate management roles across Sharjah and Dubai.
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