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MBA · MBA
MBA in Finance
Finance decides which ideas get funded and which die in a spreadsheet. This 16-month online MBA from Rushford Business School puts you on the deciding side, and you study it from the UAE without pausing your career.
Quick Highlights
Rushford Business School
16 months online
90 ECTS
Evening classes
Capstone project
Scholarship available
Programme at a Glance
Degree AwardMBA
Awarding UniversityRushford Business School, Switzerland
Duration16 months
AssessmentsAssignments, projects and a capstone
Study ModeOnline, evenings and weekends
Credits90 ECTS across 27 courses
Note: Duration will be based on your experience and it can be advanced bachelors too which differs from prospects to prospects
Programme Overview
About this Programme
A finance career rewards people who can do two things at once: hold the technical line on investments, securities, and corporate finance, and explain the position to everyone else in the room. This MBA trains both. The Rushford management core runs first, then the specialisation goes through investments, corporate investment management, international finance, portfolio management, securities analysis, and hedge fund management, with electives covering borrowing, fundraising, and collections.
Courses last about three weeks, classes sit in the evenings, and the assessments copy the work: simulations, projects, and a capstone on a live financial question. Students in banking and corporate finance tend to bring problems from their own desks, which keeps the degree honest.
Rushford Business School, Switzerland, issues the certificate. The positions it opens depend on what you do with the evenings you invest.
Globally Recognised Rushford Business School
At Rushford Business School you will receive a first-class business education from world- leading, cutting edge academics that have different points of view. Th...
Why Choose
Why Choose This Programme?
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The salary keeps moving
Evenings, three-week courses, online delivery. Nobody takes a career break to learn what pays the career.
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The Gulf's finance sector is expanding structurally
UAE bank assets passed AED 4.1 trillion in 2024 and credit growth has continued since. Hiring is active from mid-level to C-suite, exactly the band this degree targets.
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The syllabus goes where the money is
Hedge fund management, portfolio management, securities analysis. Subjects that belong in a specialist finance degree, inside an MBA.
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A complete Swiss award
27 courses and a capstone, 90 ECTS total, certificate from Rushford Business School, Switzerland.
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Instalments in dirhams, interest-free
Monthly AED payments matched to salary dates, agreed in writing first.
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Support with a face
One success coach for the degree, plus Sharjah-based advisors in person or on WhatsApp.
An internationally recognised pathway awarded by Rushford Business School .
What You'll Learn
Learning Outcomes
Analyse investments with the discipline the market expects
Manage corporate investment decisions against real constraints
Handle international finance across currencies and regulations
Build and defend portfolio positions with method
Read securities with the skepticism of an analyst
Understand hedge fund structures well enough to question them
Manage borrowing, fundraising, and cash with structure
Deliver a capstone on a live financial question
Career Opportunities
Where This Degree Can Take You
Financial Analyst
Investment Banker
Corporate Finance Manager
Portfolio Manager
Risk Manager
Treasury Manager
Credit Manager
Finance Business Partner
Wealth Management Advisor
Financial Controller
Programme Structure
Your Journey, Year by Year
A structured curriculum that builds from foundations through to advanced study.
Management foundations
Four stages: management foundations, the business core, the finance specialisation, and a capstone on a live financial problem.
- Managerial Economics
- Managerial Skills
- Accounting for Financial Reporting
- Accounting for Managerial Decisions
- Business Analytics
- Financial Management
Business core
- Operations Management: Productivity & Quality
- International Business Environment
- Leadership and Managing Human Capital
- Marketing Management
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Corporate Social Responsibility, Ethics & Law
- Strategic Management: Integrating the Enterprise
The finance specialisation
- Investments
- Corporate Investment Management
- International Finance
- Portfolio Management
- Securities Analysis
- Hedge Fund Management
- Electives from: Borrowing, Fundraising, Collections and Disbursements
The capstone
- Capstone Project on a live finance challenge
RBS
The University
Rushford Business School
At Rushford Business School you will receive a first-class business education from world- leading, cutting edge academics that have different points of view. They will challenge your thinking as they show you the world of business from alternative perspectives.
Our undergraduate and graduate degree programs cover a wide range of business-related fields, including accounting, finance, marketing, and management.
Rushford Business School operates in Switzerland as per the applicable regulatory framework for private education institutions and is approved by the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland.
Your Learning Partner
Why Study Through Maverick?
Students receive:
Dedicated academic support
Support designed to help you succeed at every stage.
Flexible learning
Support designed to help you succeed at every stage.
Assignment support
Support designed to help you succeed at every stage.
Affordable instalments
Support designed to help you succeed at every stage.
Career guidance
Support designed to help you succeed at every stage.
Documentation assistance
Support designed to help you succeed at every stage.
Why GCC Students Choose This Programme
Hiring runs from mid-level upward
UAE banking hiring shows structural demand in risk, treasury, digital banking, and Islamic finance, with senior risk and treasury roles among the hardest to fill.
Regulation raised the bar on credentials
Post-2024 regulatory tightening means compliance, risk, and governance roles now screen hard for formal qualifications. The MBA clears that screen.
Fintech wants hybrids
Banks and fintechs compete for people who understand both finance and technology, which keeps formal qualifications in demand.
The skill gap is documented
Across the Gulf, employers keep reporting shortages of qualified candidates, and finance functions are among the most affected.
The capstone can be a live deal
Take the final project from your own portfolio, desk, or company and finish with an analysis you can actually present.
Honest take
an MBA in finance is a management credential, not a CFA substitute. If your destination is pure investment analysis, the charter is still the route, and this degree works best alongside or before it.
Our Network
Diverse Alumni
Join professionals across leading organizations worldwide
Graduates placing at world-class organisations across aviation, energy, finance and government
Join our growing global network of industry leaders
Faculty Voice
Insights From Industry Experts
Real-world perspectives from the minds shaping global business education
Germany
Faculty Insight • 01
Prof. Alexander Schmidt
Alexander is a leader in AI and cloud integration, specializing in ethical AI strategy and financial services. He develops courses on Machine Learning, NLP, and AI ethics, driving tech business growth.
British
Faculty Insight • 02
Prof. Dr. David Mark Holliman
Dr. David Holliman, an educator with 15+ years of experience, is Chairman of Holliman Holdings, managing business operations in tourism, trading, asset management, and education
Jordan
Faculty Insight • 03
Prof. Dr. Othman Abu Khurma
Dr. Othman Abu Khurma, a passionate science educator with 18 years' experience in Jordan and the GCC, excels in designing engaging teaching materials, fostering dynamic discussions, enhancing learning for educators and students.
Switzerland
Faculty Insight • 04
Prof. Steve Alban Tineo
Prof. Steve, a global leader and entrepreneur with 20+ years of experience, delivers corporate training and academic courses on negotiation, conflict resolution, mediation, and cross-cultural communication.
slovakia
Faculty Insight • 05
Prof. Veronika Knight
Veronika Knight delivers practical, human-centered learning experiences for corporate teams across the UAE and GCC. Her approach focuses on developing soft skills and encouraging meaningful behavioural change, helping learners apply their knowledge with confidence in the workplace.
Canada
Faculty Insight • 06
Shyma Mohaisen
Shyma brings over 10 years of teaching experience and a background at Microsoft, combining academic expertise with practical industry insights to support learners’ professional growth.
India
Faculty Insight • 07
Prof. Dr. Shanmugan Joghee
Dr. Shanmugan brings over 26 years of experience in management education and research across India and the UAE, with expertise in marketing, international business, research methods, and digital transformation.
Ukrainian
Faculty Insight • 08
Prof. Yana Nikitina
Prof. Yana Nikitina is an accomplished economist, lecturer, and researcher with a PhD in Economics and a Master’s in Education Leadership. She brings extensive experience in teaching Economics, Finance, Accounting, and Business, with a strong commitment to student-centred learning, research excellence, and professional development.
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