UAE · Master's
Murdoch University Dubai
MBA Murdoch
Murdoch University Dubai
Course Overview
The Murdoch MBA at the Dubai campus delivers the same Australian-accredited degree as Murdoch University in Perth, but on a 12-month full-time schedule designed for working professionals in the Gulf. The campus is at Dubai Knowledge Park, which keeps Sri Lankan students close to the corporate hubs in DIFC, Internet City, and Media City — useful for the internships and live consulting projects that anchor several core units.
Coursework covers strategy, finance, marketing, operations, and a leadership capstone, with electives in entrepreneurship, digital transformation, and Islamic finance. Trimester intakes (September, January, May) mean Sri Lankan applicants who miss one window only wait four months for the next — a real advantage over the rigid annual intakes at most Australian and UK MBAs.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Bachelor's degree from a recognised university (Sri Lankan 3-year ordinary or 4-year special degree both accepted).
- check_circle Minimum 2 years of relevant full-time work experience post-graduation.
- check_circle Updated CV plus a personal statement covering career goals.
- check_circle GMAT/GRE not required — admission is based on academic record, work experience, and interview.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 6.5 Overall (min 6.0 in each band).
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 79 Overall accepted.
- check_circle PTE Academic: 58 Overall accepted.
- check_circle English-medium instruction waiver applies for Sri Lankan applicants whose entire degree was taught in English (most local private universities qualify).
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (AED) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (12 months) | AED 80,000 | Rs. 6,960,000 |
| Living Expenses (12 months, shared apartment) | AED 48,000 | Rs. 4,176,000 |
| UAE Student Visa & Medical Insurance | AED 4,500 | Rs. 391,500 |
| Books, Transport & Setup | AED 7,500 | Rs. 652,500 |
| Total Programme Investment | AED 140,000 | Rs. 12,180,000 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
Murdoch Dubai MBA graduates have direct access to the UAE's 2-year post-study work visa and the 10-year Golden Visa for skilled professionals earning above AED 30,000/month. Sri Lankan alumni place into consulting (Deloitte, KPMG, PwC Middle East), banking (Emirates NBD, Mashreq, FAB), and corporate strategy roles at DP World, Emaar, and Majid Al Futtaim. Average post-MBA salary in Dubai sits around AED 22,000–28,000/month tax-free.
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