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MBA in Dubai

Why MBA in Dubai

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Be at the Heart of a Global Business Hub

IIM Ahmedabad’s Dubai Campus positions you at the centre of one of the world’s most dynamic business and financial hubs. As a thriving global epicentre for innovation, investment, and entrepreneurship, Dubai offers unparalleled opportunities to engage with industry leaders, multinational corporations, and high-growth startups.

A World-Class Learning Experience

Located in Dubai International Academic City (DIAC), the region’s premier higher education hub, our campus provides access to cutting-edge academic resources. From high-tech libraries to modern classrooms and collaborative workspaces, our campus is developed to inspire innovation and foster academic excellence.

A Seamless Student Experience

Dubai International Academic City (DIAC) ensures a smooth and hassle-free student journey with streamlined visa procedures and a supportive, multicultural environment. With world-class infrastructure, a dynamic lifestyle, and a reputation for safety, Dubai offers the perfect environment for academic, personal, and professional growth.

The IIMA Advantage

Gain the best of Dubai’s global opportunities alongside IIM Ahmedabad’s legacy of academic rigour, case-based learning, and renowned faculty. This powerful combination equips you with the expertise, strategic mindset, and leadership skills needed to thrive in an evolving, competitive business landscape. Experience a unique blend of academic excellence and global insights, shaping leaders for the challenges of tomorrow.

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At IIM Ahmedabad’s One-Year MBA in Dubai, we seek professionals who aspire to make a lasting impact—not just in business, but on the world. We look for individuals with a strong academic foundation, curiosity to learn, leadership potential, and the drive

The Cohort Of BPGP 2024-26

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About IIM Ahmedabad

The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) is a globally renowned business school, recognised for its excellence in management education, research, and leadership development. For over six decades, IIMA has been shaping future leaders, driving industry transformation, and influencing policy through its world-class faculty, innovative teaching methodologies, and impactful research.

Expanding its global footprint, IIMA is now bringing its legacy of academic excellence to Dubai. This marks a significant step in strengthening our presence in the Middle East, fostering knowledge exchange, and contributing to the region’s dynamic business landscape.

With international accreditations such as EQUIS and top global rankings—#1 in the Management Category of India Rankings 2024 (NIRF) and and 31st in the Financial Times Global MBA Rankings 2025 among the top 50 business schools worldwide—IIMA stands as a symbol of quality and credibility in management education. Backed by a distinguished faculty and a powerful network of over 44,000 alumni in influential positions worldwide, IIMA is committed to developing visionary leaders and driving meaningful impact on a global scale.

The IIMA Edge

The Case Study Method

Pioneered by Harvard University, IIMA was the first institution in India to adopt the Case Study Method. Since 1967, our faculty has developed nearly 3,000 cases and 500 monographs, building a rich repository of real-world business challenges. This immersive and interactive approach helps participants to analyse complex issues, think critically, and develop practical solutions to overcome organisational and leadership challenges.

Presence of Exemplary Faculty

Learn from globally renowned faculty, who are celebrated leaders in their respective fields. They bring a perfect blend of theoretical rigour with real-world insights and contemporary examples resulting in holistic and impactful learning experience.

Diverse & Collaborative Learning Ecosystem

At IIMA, learning extends beyond the classroom into a dynamic, multicultural environment where professionals from diverse industries and geographies converge. This rich exchange of perspectives fosters collaboration, broadens horizons, and cultivates a global mindset—essential for leadership in today’s interconnected world.

Focus on Leadership and Innovation

IIMA fosters leadership excellence and innovative thinking, equipping participants with the skills to drive change and create impact. Through entrepreneurial initiatives and strategic decision-making frameworks, our programmes prepare future leaders to excel in a competitive global landscape.

Strong Alumni Network

With a global community of over 44,000 alumni in influential roles across various sectors, IIMA provides ongoing support, mentorship, and collaboration opportunities. This robust community enhances career prospects and fosters lasting professional relationships.

Message from the Director

The Blended Post Graduate Programme in Management (BPGP) exemplifies IIMA’s commitment to making high-quality management education accessible to professionals with promising careers. This pioneering programme seamlessly integrates live online sessions with immersive on-campus modules, offering a learning experience that is both flexible and rigorous. Drawing on IIMA’s renowned faculty, extensive academic resources, and professional network, BPGP is tailored to address the fast-evolving learning needs of professionals and entrepreneurs.

BPGP is a key initiative in IIMA’s strategy to lead future management education. We remain steadfast in our pursuit of establishing BPGP as a global standard in blended management programmes, shaping leaders for the future. Join us in shaping the leaders of tomorrow through this transformative journey.

Bharat Bhasker
Director

Message from the Chairperson

The Blended Post Graduate Programme in Management (BPGP) offered by IIMA is a two-year, degree-granting programme designed to strengthen the managerial skills of working professionals. Combining in-person and live online sessions, the programme offers flexibility while maintaining academic rigor, in line with the growing global preference for hybrid learning models.

The in-person sessions focus on building essential personal and group management skills, while the online sessions emphasize analytical tools and frameworks.

Our pioneer batch is currently underway, setting a distinguished benchmark for engagement and excellence. Their contributions are shaping a vibrant and impactful learning environment that reflects the programme’s vision of fostering collaboration, innovation, and practical learning.

Participants benefit from IIMA’s academic and non-academic facilities, including a high-performance computing lab and an extensive digital library. Upon graduation, they will become part of the prestigious IIMA alumni network, ensuring continued learning and collaboration.

Joshy Jacob
Chairperson, BPGP

Insights @ Online MBA

Webinars

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Technology Partner

The live online session of the programme is delivered through VCNow’s (a brand owned by Unified Collaboration Services LLP) Technology Platform in a direct-to-device mode.

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Financing Options

Usually, several banks are interested in offering loans to those admitted to the Online MBA Programme.

Please click below for loan schemes available from various Banks: -

Axis Bank

Bank of Baroda

ICICI Bank

For exact details please contact the bank/s directly since the interest rates change from time to time.

FAQs

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Have questions? We’re here to help

For whom the programme is most beneficial?

The programme is beneficial for anyone who has aspiration for managerial (in broad sense) or entrepreneurial growth.

How is the structure of the programme when compared to other executive MBA programmes?

The Blended Post Graduate Programme in Management (BPGP) offered by IIMA is a programme primarily delivered in an online synchronous mode, suitably complemented through five distinct on-campus modules. The blended learning design facilitates participants who prefer to strike a balance between a professional career and academic learning. While the programme is primarily delivered online, it retains the core strength of case-based pedagogy followed by IIMA in all the other programmes. IIMA believes in peer learning and it can happen only through classroom sessions whether it is on campus or technology enabled discussions. Most importantly, IIMA has an excellent faculty resource. The faculty members are engaged in cutting edge research and consulting in this space.

 

How does this programme fare with other degree-granting full-time programmes at IIMA?

The two-year BPGP retains the rigour in terms of admissions, programme content and IIMA’s case-based pedagogy, similar to the other MBA programmes (PGP and PGPX).  

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