Overview

This Artificial Intelligence (Business) programme from Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence is suited for those who wish to harness AI’s power for business transformation including aspiring or current entrepreneurs and future AI-driven leaders ready to transform industries (no coding experience necessary). Those who endeavor to build game-changing businesses that leverage the latest AI advancements to redefine industries, drive market disruption, and accelerate strategic growth.

Key Facts

This stream equips future leaders with AI-driven insights to transform industries or start their own business. What marketing looks like? What accounting entails? And what the startup journey looks like? Taught by global entrepreneurs who've been through that experience successfully and can talk in a hands-on way, providing all the elements that will lead to future success.

Why MBZUAI?

Ranked top 10 globally in CS rankings in the field of AI

AI-first learning approach with cutting-edge labs and curriculum

World class faculty with a young, dynamic staff from global tech giants and top universities

Visa Opportunities for Graduates

Outstanding graduates from MBZUAI are eligible to apply for a 10-year golden visa in UAE, which will enable themselves and their family members to work and live in UAE with corresponding benefits.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Deep Learning and Neural Networks: The Brain of AI

Probability and Statistics: The Math of Uncertainty

Machine Learning: From Data to Intelligence

Finance and Accounting: Mastering Business Finance

Entrepreneurship: The Founder's Playbook

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Disciplines

Business Administration Management Studies Artificial Intelligence View 53 other Bachelors in Management Studies in United Arab Emirates

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

Academic records: High school certificate with course grades or provisional results.

Math fluency: Strong grades in math/science courses, particularly at the advanced levels. This can also be documented through high scores on quantitative standardized test results such as SAT Math.

Communication skills: Excellence in subjects like English, involvement in debating or theater.
Leadership/entrepreneurship: Through school activities, volunteering or involvement in businesses.

Personal statement: Highlighting your passion for AI, its societal impact, and your career aspirations.

Recommendation letters (up to two): Recommended but not mandatory.
Programming familiarity: Recommended but not mandatory. GitHub or open-source work can strengthen the application.

English proficiency: High school grades demonstrating strong English proficiency or standardized test scores (IELTS ≥ 6.5 or TOEFL iBT ≥ 90) are required if high school education wasn’t in English.

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items like Additional medical costs, Repatriation, Liability etc. Make sure your student insurance covers your needs.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

Free
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Citizens or residents

Free

Additional Details

Both merit-based and needs-based scholarships are available, covering up to 100% of tuition and cost of attendance.
All admitted students in the 2026 cohort will receive a full scholarship.

Living costs

Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates

5000 - 8600 AED / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

At MBZUAI, we believe that financial barriers should not stand in the way of talent. Both merit-based and needs-based scholarships are available, covering up to 100% of tuition and cost of attendance. Some seats will be sponsored by our industry partners, giving students direct exposure to AI leaders and innovators.

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