MBA in Dubai
Q: How is the market for university business courses in the region? Is demand growing?
A: The University of Manchester’s Alliance Manchester Business School, through its Middle East Centre in Dubai, has been actively…
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Choosing the MBA - the world's pre-eminent business qualification
The MBA (Master of Business) degree is still the pre-eminent business qualification and is very highly valued by a wide range of ambitious senior business people and employers/recruiters. The MBA is a general management…
Management; the process of dealing with or controlling things or people
Throughout modern history, management – this process of ordering work or people – much like other sciences or arts, has created and garnered certain techniques, trends and myths.
Taking management seriously, however, is…
Power of cryptocurrencies and distributed ledger systems on the rise
Monday, December 18, 2017 Expert commentary, School
The powers of sovereign currencies will diminish as cryptocurrencies are increasingly used by financial markets, says a leading academic in the field.
Ser-Huang Poon,…
Soft skills are one of the keys to long-term career success
Building a career is a long-term commitment and professional training and education certainly play a central role in this process; but is there anything further you can do to accelerate your career and move towards the goal of a…
Should I stay or should I go? When is the right time to move on?
Some career experts say that as a rule, it is appropriate to stay in a role for two-three years but this is not always the case and it really depends on a broad range of factors such as the individual’s experience and age,…
Venture Capital and Private Equity
Financing for start up companies and SMEs can be a challenge as innovators look to develop and then scale their businesses/ideas quickly in a fast-moving disruptive marketplace like the Middle East. Innovative financial solutions…
Middle East Centre hosts over 500 part-time MBA students from around the world at Dubai workshops
The Middle East Centre in Dubai recently hosted more than 500 of Global part-time MBA students from across the region and the university’s international network of centres worldwide for intensive face to face workshops with…
Think Twice: 7 Good Reasons to Consider a Dual MBA Degree Programme
Dual degrees come in many packages and offer a range of study benefits, so students can look at two areas of interest, at the same time. But when it comes to the MBA degree, what are the benefits? Here are 5 reasons to look at…
Regional healthcare economy requires a leadership rethink to focus on the public interest during a period of rapid transformation
Dr. Stephen Brookes is senior fellow in public policy and management and specialises in leadership and organisational development with a special focus on healthcare management, The University of Manchester
There is a unique set…