MBA International Business Program in Dubai

Housing and Meals

In Dubai, students will reside in double room occupancy residency at a nearby hotel in close proximity to AUE campus located in Academic City. Housing and most meals of different ethnicities are included with the program fee. Students will travel predominantly by bus that will be provided for transportation by AUE for all program related trips while in Dubai. For personal travel in Dubai, metered taxis are readily available at very reasonable rates to and from AUE and/or the hotel. Language is not a problem on the AUE campus as English is widely spoken. Even off campus, students will be able to converse with local people in English throughout the GCC region.

Excursions

Planned site meetings and visits include Dubai Chamber of Commerce, Department of Economic Development, Jebel Ali Free Zone & The Palm, DUBAL -Dubai Aluminum Company, Dubai Stock Exchange, and a Petrochemical Company.

Cultural activities for the students during previous years for this program have included a trip to the Heritage Village, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Yas Hotel, and Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi, Dubai City Tour, and Desert Safari and Desert Party with Camel rides and Henna as well as visits to Bastakiya, Dubai – Historical Town Center, Welcome Dinner at Kan Zaman in the Shindagha Heritage Village on Dubai Creek, Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, Atop Burj Khalifa (Tallest building in the World), New Year's Eve Celebration at Atlantis The Palm, a Dhow Cruise on Dubai Creek, Farewell Dinner at Jumeirah Beach Hotel and Tea /Refreshments at the Skyview Bar of the Burj Al-Arab.

Additional Information

Students will travel predominantly by bus that will be provided for transportation by AUE for all program related trips while in Dubai. For personal travel in Dubai, metered taxis are readily available at very reasonable rates to and from AUE and/or the hotel. Language is not a problem on the AUE campus as English is widely spoken. Even off campus, students will be able to converse with local people in English throughout the GCC region.

Immunizations

It is recommended that all students have an up-to-date tetanus booster and the hepatitis A series of 2 shots, as well as the hepatitis B series. Please contact your personal physician to make arrangements and verify your immunization history. Additional information can be found at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Insurance

By signing the Villanova University Release Form, you are agreeing to the fact that you have health insurance coverage while in Dubai. If your current policy does not cover you in Dubai, please follow this link to the Student Handbook and scroll to page 10 for insurance provider suggestions.

Dates

28 December 2018 - January 11 2019

These dates are tentative and could fluctuate +/- 3 days, and will be confirmed closer to deadline, once group flight details are confirmed.

Finances and Application Info

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2018-19 TERM!

Applications are due no later than 19 October 2018.

After deadline, inquire about the availability of participation in the program via email to: Dr. Sohail Chaudhry; the non-refundable commitment fee of $450 is due within two weeks of receipt of acceptance letter. VU student account will be invoiced the balance of the program beginning on October 22, 2018; final payment due no later than November 2, 2018.

• Commitment Fee can be paid via the ePayment portal on Bursar.Villanova.edu
• Final Balance is invoiced to VU student account and can be paid via MyNova/Novasis. 

Program Costs

2018-19: $7500 (this fee is not yet finalized, and could increase)


Includes: tuition, double room residency, daily breakfast, most lunches and some dinners, wireless internet, excursions, and airport pickup and drop-off for students on group flight. Airfare included. Dr. Chaudhry will have a group flight option available in mid-late September. The group flight will be coordinated by Dr. Chaudhry.