Programme Timeline
PROGRAMME TIMELINE
Academic modules provide the skills and toolsets necessary for succeeding in the business world, while placements help associates gain insight into Dubai as a place of business through immersion in meaningful work. Throughout the programme, associates attend master classes with industry leaders and CEOs, undergo skills development training, attend cultural events and excursions, and are assigned a career coach and life coach.
Through a practical, project-based learning approach, DBA facilitates the transition from talented young graduates to future global leaders with highly sought-after skills, thereby serving as a bridge between university and the world of work.
Combining business hard skills, soft skills, consulting skills, and practical work experience over a period of 9 months, the DBA programme is divided into 3 academic modules and 2 placements:
Business Fundamentals
– Overview: History and Culture
– Vision and Economy of UAE
– Commercial Strategy
– Finance and Data Analysis
– Module 1 assessment
Break
1 WEEK
– Soft Skills training
– Coaching/Mentoring
– Cultural Activities
– Panel Sessions
– In-house debates
– Guest fire side chats
Innovative Thinking (in Local Context)
– Doing Business in MENA
– Design Thinking
– Consulting Primer
– Business Simulation
Break
2 WEEKS
Creative Value and Consulting Project
– Essential Consulting Skills
– The Politics of Strategy Consulting
– Business Planning
– Managing Teams
– Visits to Entrepreneurs
– Coaching on Project and Consulting skills
– Cultural Activities
– Consulting of Govt Depts and private local UAE companies on hot topic strategic questions
Break
1 WEEK
Fit for the market
– Presentation to the Client
– Leadership/C-suite graduation