IIM Ahmedabad introduces two-year executive MBA programme at Dubai campus

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad is starting a two-year Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme at its Dubai campus. The course is ideal for experienced professionals who want to develop leadership and business management skills.

Emeritus will help with the promotion of the new programme, while IIM Ahmedabad’s Dubai campus will manage the academic activities. IIM Ahmedabad Dubai will continue to run its existing one-year MBA and General Management Programme along with the newly launched two-year Executive MBA.

Speaking about the new Executive MBA, Bharat Bhasker, Director, IIM Ahmedabad, said, “Professionals today are expected to lead with strategic depth and a global outlook, yet most learning formats are not designed for someone already holding that responsibility. The executive blind spot is real; leaders are expected to acquire new capabilities but cannot step away from the roles they have worked hard to earn.”

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IIM Ahmedabad Dubai executive MBA: Course details

The curriculum combines classroom learning, case studies and practical business challenges. It includes six terms, weekend classes, a seven-day residential module at IIM Ahmedabad’s campus in India, an international immersion and a faculty-supervised Executive Capstone Project.

Participants who complete the course will also get access to IIM Ahmedabad’s alumni network, which includes professionals across industries and countries. Interested candidates must have at least six years of work experience after graduation, including three years in a managerial or leadership role, to be able to apply for the global MBA.

Applicants must submit a valid score from the IIMA Admission Test, GMAT Focus Edition, or Executive Assessment. The two-year Executive MBA programme will start its first cohort on February 5, 2027, with a fee of 100,000 US dollars, excluding taxes.