Study from the region's trade crossroads
Fully online, no visa, no career break. The UAE sits at one of the world's busiest intersections of trade routes, and the degree fits around your work inside it.
MSc · MSc
MSc in International Business Management
Business in the Gulf has never stayed inside one border. This 12-month online MSc from Rushford Business School trains managers for the cross-border version of every function, and you study it from the UAE without pausing work.
Quick Highlights
Rushford Business School
12 months online
60 ECTS
15 courses
Asynchronous study
Scholarship available
Programme at a Glance
Degree AwardMSc
Awarding UniversityRushford Business School, Switzerland
Duration12 months
AssessmentsAssignments, projects and course assessments
Study ModeOnline, asynchronous on the e-Campus
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
Multinational companies do not need people who understand business in one country; they need people who can run it across several. This MSc is built around that requirement: five core management courses, then ten specialisation courses covering global leadership strategies, industrial relations, international trade operations, international marketing, and international human resource management.
The degree runs asynchronously on the e-Campus across twelve months, which suits the exact profile it serves: mid-level managers moving toward multinational roles, founders expanding overseas, and graduates aiming at their first international posting. Three profiles, one timetable.
The degree is awarded by Rushford Business School, Switzerland. The borders you cross after it are up to you.
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Why Choose
Why Choose This Programme?
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One year to an international credential
Sixty ECTS in twelve months, for people whose next role is already in the pipeline.
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The whole function set, internationalized
Marketing, HRM, trade operations, leadership. Each function taught the way it actually runs across borders.
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The Gulf economy runs on it
The UAE's non-oil sector already contributes over 74% of GDP, and its trade, logistics, and headquarters economy keeps hiring people who can operate across markets.
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Swiss award, online delivery
Rushford Business School, Switzerland, awards the MSc. All fifteen courses run on the e-Campus.
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Dirham instalments, interest-free
Monthly AED payments on a schedule agreed in writing before the start.
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Support in your time zone
One success coach across the year, and advisors in Sharjah in person or on WhatsApp.
An internationally recognised pathway awarded by Rushford Business School .
What You'll Learn
Learning Outcomes
Lead across cultures without flattening the differences
Run international trade operations with the paperwork and the strategy both in hand
Market products across markets that disagree with each other
Manage international workforces across employment regimes
Handle industrial relations in more than one jurisdiction
Read emerging trends in international business before they become consensus
Negotiate with employees, partners, and customers across cultures
Complete assessments framed around real international business problems
Career Opportunities
Where This Degree Can Take You
International Business Manager
Trade Operations Manager
Export Manager
Global Marketing Manager
International HR Manager
Business Development Manager
Country Manager
Global Account Manager
Import and Export Manager
International Business Consultant
Programme Structure
Your Journey, Year by Year
A structured curriculum that builds from foundations through to advanced study.
Programme content
Leadership 20/40
- Your journey, block by block
- Three blocks across fifteen courses
- Block 1 · Core management (20 ECTS)
- Transformational Management
- Managerial Economics
- Organisational Behaviour
- Marketing in a Digital World
- Accounting for Financial Reporting
- Block 2 · International business foundation (20 ECTS)
- Ten specialisation courses covering global leadership strategies, industrial relations, international trade operations, international marketing, and international HRM
- Block 3 · Leadership and research (20 ECTS plus electives)
- Research Methodology
- Business Analytics
- Project Management
- Corporate Social Responsibility: Ethics and Law
- Leadership 20/40
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 non-oil economy is the growth story
Abu Dhabi's investment office records the UAE's non-oil sector at over 74% of GDP as of 2023. That economy runs on cross-border business skills.
Regional headquarters keep arriving
Multinationals continue moving regional operations into Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and they staff them with managers who can handle several markets at once.
The skills gap includes international roles
Across the Gulf, employers keep reporting shortages of qualified candidates, and roles spanning markets are the hardest to fill from within.
Twelve months suits mobile careers
People aiming at international postings rarely have two years to spare. One year, asynchronous, keeps everything else moving.
The degree doubles as an expansion toolkit
For business owners, the same syllabus works as the playbook for taking a UAE company overseas.
Honest take
international business is partly a contact sport, and a degree hands you the framework, not the rolodex. Pair the coursework with the region's trade events and the two reinforce each other.
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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