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MBA · MBA
Master of Business Administration
Twelve months, fifteen courses, one complete MBA. Rushford's accelerated general degree is the fast option for people who want the credential and the fundamentals without a specialisation, and you study it entirely online from the UAE.
Quick Highlights
Rushford Business School
12 months online
60 ECTS
15 courses
Self-paced study
Scholarship available
Programme at a Glance
Degree AwardMaster of Business Administration
Awarding UniversityRushford Business School, Switzerland
Duration12 months
AssessmentsAssignments, simulations and course tests
Study ModeOnline, self-paced
Credits60 ECTS across 15 courses
Note: Duration will be based on your experience and it can be advanced bachelors too which differs from prospects to prospects
Programme Overview
About this Programme
Some people need a specialisation. Plenty of others need the MBA itself: the management literacy, the credential, and the proof of commitment, on the fastest credible timetable. This accelerated MBA exists for the second group. Twelve core courses cover the full business spread, economics, accounting, analytics, finance, operations, marketing, leadership, strategy, and three electives let you lean the degree toward your own industry.
It is self-paced by design, which is a gift and a test at once. Courses average three weeks each, the materials run through video lectures, readings, simulations, and tests, and the whole degree fits into 12 to 15 hours a week of study. No capstone, no specialisation, no padding. Twelve months later, the certificate arrives.
The certificate is issued by Rushford Business School, Switzerland. The speed is yours; the credential is the school's.
Globally Recognised Rushford Business School
At Rushford Business School you will receive a first-class business education from world- leading, cutting edge academics that have different points of view. Th...
Why Choose
Why Choose This Programme?
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Done in a year
Fifteen courses across twelve months. For people who need the credential before the next appraisal cycle, the maths is the pitch.
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Self-paced, within reason
You set the rhythm across 12 to 15 study hours a week, with videos, readings, podcasts, and simulations. Busy seasons slow you down without breaking the plan.
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The whole business, not one corner
Twelve core courses span the management map. Generalists run companies; this is their syllabus.
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A Swiss award, nothing trimmed
60 ECTS across the fifteen courses, awarded by Rushford Business School, Switzerland, the same school behind the longer specialisation MBAs.
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Instalments in dirhams
Monthly AED payments without interest, scheduled around salary dates and agreed in writing.
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Support stays personal
A named success coach for the year, and advisors in Sharjah you can visit or message.
An internationally recognised pathway awarded by Rushford Business School .
What You'll Learn
Learning Outcomes
Read financial statements and make them talk
Manage operations for quality and productivity at the same time
Lead and manage people across cultures and functions
Build marketing positions that hold up under scrutiny
Put business analytics into decisions, where the reports only follow
Work the international business environment with confidence
Integrate strategy across the whole enterprise
Handle ethics and corporate responsibility as management problems
Career Opportunities
Where This Degree Can Take You
General Manager
Operations Manager
Business Development Manager
Management Consultant
Programme Manager
Area Manager
Business Analyst
Strategy Associate
Operations Director
Entrepreneur
Programme Structure
Your Journey, Year by Year
A structured curriculum that builds from foundations through to advanced study.
Foundations
No specialisation and no capstone here; the accelerated MBA is fifteen courses across three stages, each course around three weeks of study.
- Managerial Economics
- Managerial Skills
- Accounting for Financial Reporting
- Accounting for Managerial Decisions
- Business Analytics
The business core
- Financial Management
- Operations Management: Productivity & Quality
- International Business Environment
- Leadership and Managing Human Capital
- Marketing Management
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Corporate Social Responsibility, Ethics & Law
- Strategic Management: Integrating the Enterprise
Your three electives
- Three electives chosen to lean the degree toward your industry or next role
RBS
The University
Rushford Business School
At Rushford Business School you will receive a first-class business education from world- leading, cutting edge academics that have different points of view. They will challenge your thinking as they show you the world of business from alternative perspectives.
Our undergraduate and graduate degree programs cover a wide range of business-related fields, including accounting, finance, marketing, and management.
Rushford Business School operates in Switzerland as per the applicable regulatory framework for private education institutions and is approved by the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland.
Your Learning Partner
Why Study Through Maverick?
Students receive:
Dedicated academic support
Support designed to help you succeed at every stage.
Flexible learning
Support designed to help you succeed at every stage.
Assessment support
Support designed to help you succeed at every stage.
Affordable instalments
Support designed to help you succeed at every stage.
Career guidance
Support designed to help you succeed at every stage.
Documentation assistance
Support designed to help you succeed at every stage.
Why GCC Students Choose This Programme
The fastest credible route
Twelve months is the shortest route to a Swiss MBA on this site, for people whose promotion window will not wait sixteen of them.
Generalists are what scaling companies hire
Gulf businesses growing fast need managers who understand finance, operations, marketing, and people in one head. That breadth is the whole design.
The skills gap favours credentialed candidates
Employers across the Gulf keep reporting shortages of qualified people. A completed MBA is the simplest filter in the room.
Electives point the degree at your industry
Three electives let a banker, a hotelier, or a logistics lead shape the same degree around their own context.
Then the specialisation is still open
Finish the accelerated MBA, and if a specialisation makes sense later, the conversation with your advisor stays simple.
Honest take
the trade-off for speed is depth. If you already know which industry you want to lead in, the sixteen-month specialisation MBAs will serve that ambition better, and the four extra months are a smaller price than they sound.
Our Network
Diverse Alumni
Join professionals across leading organizations worldwide
Graduates placing at world-class organisations across aviation, energy, finance and government
Join our growing global network of industry leaders
Faculty Voice
Insights From Industry Experts
Real-world perspectives from the minds shaping global business education
Germany
Faculty Insight • 01
Prof. Alexander Schmidt
Alexander is a leader in AI and cloud integration, specializing in ethical AI strategy and financial services. He develops courses on Machine Learning, NLP, and AI ethics, driving tech business growth.
British
Faculty Insight • 02
Prof. Dr. David Mark Holliman
Dr. David Holliman, an educator with 15+ years of experience, is Chairman of Holliman Holdings, managing business operations in tourism, trading, asset management, and education
Jordan
Faculty Insight • 03
Prof. Dr. Othman Abu Khurma
Dr. Othman Abu Khurma, a passionate science educator with 18 years' experience in Jordan and the GCC, excels in designing engaging teaching materials, fostering dynamic discussions, enhancing learning for educators and students.
Switzerland
Faculty Insight • 04
Prof. Steve Alban Tineo
Prof. Steve, a global leader and entrepreneur with 20+ years of experience, delivers corporate training and academic courses on negotiation, conflict resolution, mediation, and cross-cultural communication.
slovakia
Faculty Insight • 05
Prof. Veronika Knight
Veronika Knight delivers practical, human-centered learning experiences for corporate teams across the UAE and GCC. Her approach focuses on developing soft skills and encouraging meaningful behavioural change, helping learners apply their knowledge with confidence in the workplace.
Canada
Faculty Insight • 06
Shyma Mohaisen
Shyma brings over 10 years of teaching experience and a background at Microsoft, combining academic expertise with practical industry insights to support learners’ professional growth.
India
Faculty Insight • 07
Prof. Dr. Shanmugan Joghee
Dr. Shanmugan brings over 26 years of experience in management education and research across India and the UAE, with expertise in marketing, international business, research methods, and digital transformation.
Ukrainian
Faculty Insight • 08
Prof. Yana Nikitina
Prof. Yana Nikitina is an accomplished economist, lecturer, and researcher with a PhD in Economics and a Master’s in Education Leadership. She brings extensive experience in teaching Economics, Finance, Accounting, and Business, with a strong commitment to student-centred learning, research excellence, and professional development.
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