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MBA in Strategic Management
Strategy is where most careers stall: people run operations well but cannot explain why the business should do what it does next. This 16-month online MBA from Rushford Business School works on exactly that gap, and you study it from the UAE without leaving your job.
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
Plenty of professionals can execute a plan. Far fewer can build one, defend it in a room full of objections, and then check whether it worked. This MBA is aimed squarely at the second skill: after the Rushford management core, the specialisation walks the full strategic arc from formulation to implementation, evaluation, and governance, with consulting and M&A on the syllabus.
It is built for people who work, which sounds obvious until you compare timetables. Three-week courses, evening sessions, and assignments that read like board papers rather than essays. The capstone puts the whole framework onto one live business question at the end. That is why so many students finish it holding a strategy their employer actually uses.
The certificate names Rushford Business School, Switzerland. What it does not say is how many late nights it cost, and that part is between you and the capstone.
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 career you keep while you study
Evening classes, three-week courses. The degree fits around the job, because that is the deal.
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Strategy is the skill the Gulf pays for
Consulting engagements drive a large share of the Gulf's biggest decisions, and strategy people sit at the start of that money.
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You learn the whole arc
Formulation, implementation, evaluation, governance. Most courses teach one act of the play, and this one teaches all four.
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A complete Swiss award
27 courses, 90 ECTS, and a capstone. Rushford Business School, Switzerland, issues the certificate.
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Payments follow your paycheque
Monthly AED instalments, interest-free, scheduled around salary dates.
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Support with a name attached
One success coach for the degree, and Sharjah-based advisors you can visit or message on WhatsApp when something needs sorting.
An internationally recognised pathway awarded by Rushford Business School .
What You'll Learn
Learning Outcomes
Read an organisation's position the way a strategist does, with evidence
Formulate strategy that survives contact with budgets and politics
Implement plans without watching them die in the org chart
Evaluate results and govern the next decision cycle
Run strategic case analysis until the pattern recognition kicks in
Tie innovation to growth instead of treating them as separate conversations
Approach mergers and acquisitions with structure, not instinct
Deliver a capstone that a leadership team can act on
Career Opportunities
Where This Degree Can Take You
Strategy Manager
Corporate Strategist
Management Consultant
Business Development Manager
Strategic Planner
Risk Manager
Change Manager
Transformation Manager
Corporate Development Manager
Programme Management Lead
Programme Structure
Your Journey, Year by Year
A structured curriculum that builds from foundations through to advanced study.
Management foundations
Four stages. Two to build breadth, one to think like a strategist, one to prove it on a live brief.
- 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 strategy specialisation
- The Nature of Strategic Management
- Strategy Formulation
- Strategy Implementation
- Strategy Evaluation and Governance
- Strategic Management Case Analysis
- Innovation and Strategy
- Corporate Strategy and Growth
- Strategic Management Consulting
- Mergers and Acquisitions
The capstone
- Capstone Project on a live strategic question
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
Consulting money is growing
Management consulting engagements keep growing across the UAE. Strategy skills are the entry ticket.
Diversification keeps printing strategy work
Every giga project and national agenda in the Gulf starts with a strategic plan, and the region keeps commissioning them.
The skills gap is real
Employers across the Gulf keep reporting serious skill shortages. Formal strategy training is one of the rarest credentials in the market.
Case work that fits the region
Strategic cases taught with the Gulf's mix of family business, sovereign capital, and rapid diversification in mind, instead of the usual American textbook settings.
The capstone travels
Finish on a live strategic question from your own organisation, and the deliverable doubles as evidence at your next appraisal or interview.
Honest take
strategy degrees reward people who read widely and argue precisely. If your interest in the subject stops at the title, a lighter general MBA will demand less of you and serve you just as well.
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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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