Executive MBA (Sustainability)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
EMBA
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
AED 114,125 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Why Choose MDX Dubai For Your Executive MBA - Sustainability?
The Middlesex Executive MBA with the Sustainability Pathway is designed for professionals committed to driving sustainable change in business and society. This specialist pathway allows you to tailor your MBA to focus on areas such as sustainable strategy, environmental leadership, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices, and circular economy models, preparing you to lead responsibly in a rapidly evolving global landscape.
Dubai is at the forefront of sustainability innovation in the region, with major investments in clean energy, green infrastructure, and sustainable urban development. This vibrant setting offers a unique opportunity to explore real-world challenges and opportunities in creating value through sustainability, across both the public and private sectors.
If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact, leading purpose-driven initiatives, and shaping the future of sustainable business, then the Executive MBA (Sustainability Pathway) is the right next step in your leadership journey.
International Immersion Programme
As part of the MDX MBA journey, students participate in an immersive international experience in Paris and Milan - two of Europe’s most influential hubs for business, innovation, and design.
Why Paris & Milan?
These iconic cities are more than cultural capitals - they’re dynamic centres of entrepreneurship, luxury, fashion, and global strategy. Over the course of the immersion, you'll gain firsthand exposure to:
- European business models and leadership practices
- Innovation ecosystems and start-up cultures
- The intersection of design thinking and strategic management
- Luxury brand management and sustainable business in action
Career Support
As an Executive MBA student, you will have full access to our Careers and Employability Services. Whether you are pursuing an MBA to accelerate progression in your current industry or you wish to make a transition, our Careers team will provide support and resources to support you on your MBA journey.
Programme Modules
The Executive MBA programme consists of six taught modules (20 credits each) and a 60-credit Capstone project. There are four core modules which are consistent across all MBA pathways, focusing on essential competencies crucial for business professionals. You will also complete two pathway/optional modules. All students also participate in a vibrant co-curricular programme of executive skill development workshops and applied learning experiences through the Personal and Professional Development module.
Core Modules
- Strategy and Innovation – Compulsory
- Leadership – Compulsory
- Financial and Economic Analysis – Compulsory
- Marketing Management in a Digital Age – Compulsory
- Capstone – Compulsory
- Personal and Professional Development
- Global Business Immersion
Pathway Modules
This pathway equips you with the essential skills, methodologies, and best practices required for driving innovation and sustainability in dynamic business environments. You will study the following two modules:
Design–Driven Innovation & Sustainability – Compulsory
This module aims to integrate sustainability with innovation through a design-driven lens, emphasising the importance of creativity in developing sustainable solutions. You will learn to navigate and apply innovative tools effectively, addressing real-world challenges with a focus on sustainable outcomes. The module will foster your skills for effective communication, teamwork, and the strategic application of design principles in innovation processes, preparing you to lead in diverse professional settings.
Sustainable Business Strategy and Operations – Compulsory
This module equips you with the strategic and operational expertise to embed sustainability into core business functions. Covering sustainable supply chains, green logistics, responsible sourcing, and sustainable infrastructure, the module develops the skills needed to implement ESG-driven strategies that balance economic performance with environmental and social impact. You will critically evaluate sustainability frameworks, such as the Triple Bottom Line, and explore how businesses can leverage innovation, design, and technology to drive sustainable transformation. This module prepares you to take leadership roles in advancing sustainability within corporate operations and supply networks.
Please note: Both core and optional modules are constantly updated and reviewed. A module may change or may not be offered in a particular academic year, for reasons such as too few students choosing that particular module or the module requiring academic review. Middlesex University Dubai reserves the right to vary or withdraw any course or module at any time.
Programme Content
Executive Skill Development and Applied Learning Experiences
Throughout your programme, you will have an opportunity to engage in a range of Executive Skill Development workshops and Applied Learning Experiences designed to support you in identifying your own professional competencies and developing your capabilities to be an effective leader. Through a vibrant co-curricular programme, you will enhance your existing managerial and leadership skills, reflect upon your prior experiences, deepen your strategic thinking, and learn about advanced tools for tackling complex organisational challenges.
Capstone Project
The culmination of your programme is the Capstone Project, which provides you with the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills gained throughout the programme to address a particular organisational challenge, explore the feasibility of a new business idea, or undertake cutting-edge research. Your Capstone project can take the form of a Consultancy project, an Entrepreneurship project, or an Applied Research project. All students are encouraged to shape their capstone around an area of professional interests and will be guided by a supervisor and supported by a series of dedicated capstone workshops.
Global Business Immersion
This project immerses students in global management issues through an intensive one-week project. This experiential learning experience enhances the development of critical skills necessary to analyse complex global challenges and the dynamic interplay between global and local business landscapes. For over fifteen years, the programme has included International Field Trips to Paris or Milan, providing students with a unique experiential learning opportunity. These trips allow participants to engage directly with industry best practices in the luxury retail sector and conduct guided fieldwork in the luxury fashion, retail, and beauty industries.
Our Executive MBA programme will be delivered at our Dubai Knowledge Park campus during the weekdays (Monday to Friday) from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM.
Our teaching methodology revolves around active engagement, placing you at the heart of your learning experience. You'll participate actively in various learning, teaching, and assessment methods within small group settings.
A key highlight of our Executive MBA programme is its diverse learning approach, incorporating formal lectures, case study analyses, guided and independent research, workshops, debates, student presentations, simulations, and role-playing exercises. We employ a range of techniques to enhance both your cognitive and practical skills while assessing your grasp of fundamental concepts and theoretical knowledge. Group projects further cultivate your teamwork abilities, providing a realistic organisational context to refine your interpersonal skills and leadership capabilities.