Philosophy
The OSB executive MBA program is designed for experienced business leaders and motivated professionals that aspire for continuous growth and advancement. The immersive, leadership and strategy experience aims to provide students with the tools to maximize their impact in complex business environments globally, while broadening their perspective within their industry.
Admission to the Program
Recruitment is ongoing throughout the academic year. However, applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
Admission into the OSB EMBA program is a multi-step process:
- Submission of the application
- Application review
- Interview
- Decision
Criteria for Admission
- Undergraduate degree
- Leadership skills
- Approximately 10+ years of experience (with at least 5 years of documented management experience)
- English proficiency
- An interview
The Application Process
To apply for admission, the following must be submitted before the interview:
- An application form
- Recent photograph in digital format
- Copy of identity card or passport
- Two letters of recommendation
- Official transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate coursework
- Copy of academic degrees
- Proof of English proficiency (English requirements), please refer to Readiness for University Studies in English (RUSE)
- An application fee
- A curriculum vitae
Program Components
Overview
Students can complete the EMBA in 15 months starting the fall term provided they pass all core and elective courses, complete the EMBA capstone project, and maintain a cumulative average (GPA) of at least 3.3 in all courses taken for graduate credit. Students coming from non-business backgrounds must also complete all their remedial courses. Failing to maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.3 upon completion of the courses for the program’s academic year or obtaining a grade less than C+ in any course will cause a delay in graduation until the program requirements are met. Students can also satisfy all the above requirements if registered part-time over two calendar years.
Program Highlights
The EMBA program provides practical knowledge in the areas of:
- Executive Coaching
- Global Business Environment
- Business Communication Proficiency
- Digital Transformation
- Business Professional Knowledge and Competence
- Ethics
- Decision-Making
Program Outline
The OSB blended executive MBA program is the leading program in the MENA region and delivers the knowledge and expertise from our world-renowned professors by leveraging their practical experience and applied research from around the world.
The program consists of 44 credits distributed over eight general management themes that are covered in 24 core courses and two special topic courses that address a range of multidisciplinary and company-wide issues.
The Curriculum
|
Themes |
Course |
Strategy
| Strategy
Strategic Analysis
Managing Risk and Uncertainty |
Marketing
| Strategic Marketing Digital Marketing |
Corporate Finance
| Applied Corporate Finance
Strategic Financial Management
|
Operations Management
| People Management
Operations Management
Sustainable Supply Chain Management Corporate Information Technology Management
Innovation Management |
Economics
| Microeconomics Macroeconomics |
Decision-Making and Data Analysis
| Statistics and Data Analysis
Quantitative Models for Decision-Making Business and Data Analytics |
Managerial Accounting
| Financial Statements Analysis
Management Accounting
|
Management and O.B.
| Organizational Behavior Executive Communication
Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Leading People and Organizations Corporate Governance |
Program Delivery
With a practical and convenient learning structure, our executives convene nine times throughout the program. We ensure continuous learning and interaction in-between sessions through our technically designed on-line blended learning format. To optimize the experience for virtual learning, we have introduced half-day hybrid classroom residency sessions.
- 15 months program, approximately 30 days out of office
- Eight weeks on campus, one-week international study trip, and approximately 5 weeks blended format
- Personal leadership development
- International study trip
- Tailored individual project developed over 6 months
|
Ongoing Leadership Development |
Courses |
Months |
Duration |
| |
Core Courses On-campus | November 2024 | 6 days |
| January 2025 | 6 days |
| March 2025 | 6 days |
| May 2025 | 6 days |
| September 2025 | 6 days |
| July 2025 | 6 days |
| September 2025 | 6 days |
Special Topics On-campus
|
October 2025
| 5 days (International Residency Trip) |
| December 2025 | 6 days |
Project: June 2025 - December 2025
|
The months specified above may be subject to change due to force majeure circumstances.
Online learning periods occur between each on-campus module, ensuring continuous learning and interaction between participants throughout the program.
Academic Policies
Academic Rules and Regulations
University academic rules and regulations apply. The minimum passing grade in a course is (C+). A participant who fails a course must retake it. An average of at least B+ must be maintained throughout the program. Failure to do so will result in the participant being placed on academic probation, which can be lifted only upon completion of a timed development plan, mutually agreed upon by the executive MBA director. The OSB EMBA Oversight Committee may discontinue the participant from the executive MBA program if the participant fails to remove the probation within the time period specified in the plan.
Academic Advisers
The EMBA is cohort program. All participants follow the same degree plan, and therefore there is no need for adviser’s approval of the students’ schedule each term. Otherwise, students can consult with the EMBA academic director for further advice.
Course Descriptions