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Start your MBAthis January

A two-year MBA, taught in Arabic, with evening classes for people in work. Open to graduates from any field.

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Save 20% on tuition with the DAU grant for new self-funded students.

  • Classes start3 JanSunday 3 January 2027
  • ApplicationsOpenApply now, before classes start on 3 January
  • Length2 years45 credit hours
  • LanguageArabicMBA and MIS
  • Tuition a yearSAR 111,000At SAR 4,950 per credit hour. About SAR 89,000 with the 20% grant.
  • ClassesEvenings6 to 12 credit hours a semester

Programmes starting in January

Two master's degrees

Compare the two programmes. Full details opens the complete study plan and the cost of the whole degree.

MBA

For moving into management or growing your own company.

  • 2 years
  • 45 credit hours
  • Arabic

You'll study

  • Accounting, corporate finance, operations and strategic marketing
  • Business ethics, and the economic context of business in Saudi Arabia
  • A research project on a real business problem, which can come from your own organisation

Leads to

General manager, business unit lead, strategy and planning, finance and investment manager

Tuition a yearAbout SAR 111,000
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Open for January to be confirmed

Management Information Systems

For leading data, systems and digital projects.

  • 2 years
  • 45 credit hours
  • Arabic

You'll study

  • Systems analysis and database systems
  • Information security and decision support systems
  • IT project management and strategic management

Leads to

Digital transformation manager, systems analyst, business intelligence lead, IT project manager

Tuition a yearAbout SAR 111,000
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Why your master's at DAU

A master's that fits around your job

Quality you can trust

Nationally accredited

The MBA holds programme accreditation from ETEC, Saudi Arabia's accreditation body, and DAU holds institutional accreditation.

ETEC

Built for real careers

Your work, your project

You finish with a research project on a real business problem, which can come from your own organisation. Employers give at least two guest lectures a semester, and your classmates are working professionals.

MBA study plan; College of Business

Learn from experts

Professors who research and consult

Dr Moez Ben Tahar received a Best Paper Award in 2023, and Dr Jumah Alzyadat consults on economic policy and finance. Courses are built on current business cases.

DAU news, 2023; faculty profiles

A university that fits your life

Evening classes, any first degree

Classes run in the evenings, from 5pm to 10pm, and you choose between 6 and 12 credit hours a semester. Your bachelor's doesn't have to be in business. If you need complementary courses, Admissions tells you before you start; they add time and fees.

DAU fees and programmes, 2026–27

Accreditation and experts

Who accredits it, and who teaches it

Our accreditations and awards

  • MBAETEC programme accreditation
  • Dar Al Uloom UniversityInstitutional accreditation from the Education and Training Evaluation Commission (ETEC)Since 2019
  • Master of Management Information SystemsCovered by DAU's institutional accreditation. January intake to be confirmed

Learn from experts

  • Dr Moez Ben TaharAssistant Professor and Director of the University Research Support UnitEconomist. Best Paper Award, 2023
  • Dr Jumah AlzyadatAssistant Professor of EconomicsConsultant in macroeconomic policy and finance
  • Dr Taoufik RadoucheCollege of Business AdministrationPrince Faisal bin Bandar Award for Excellence and Creativity, 2024

After you graduate

Where it can take you

The sectors MBA and MIS graduates work in, and the roles they move into. You also build a network: your classmates are working professionals from across Saudi Arabia.

ProgrammeWhere graduates work
MBAEvery sector: corporate, government, family business, your own company
Management Information SystemsIT and digital teams in companies and government

In their own words

Why students chose DAU

The good reputation, the high standard of education, and flexible lecture times.
New DAU student · DAU survey, October 2026
Small class sizes, so the professor focuses on the students.
New DAU student · DAU survey, October 2026
I was really happy with the fast application and the helpful staff.
New DAU student · DAU survey, October 2026

Graduates

Where our graduates are now

Name

MBA graduate · Partner and CEO, logistics company

DAU graduate?

Come back for your master's with an alumni discount.

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Offer and terms to be approved by DAU.

Entry requirements and fees

What you need to apply

What you need for a master's starting in January, and what it costs.

Entry requirements

  • A recognised bachelor's degree, normally graded Good or above
  • University Aptitude Test score of 60 or more, or the GMAT or GRE
  • If you need complementary courses, you must pass them first time with at least Good High, and a Very Good average overall

Documents to upload

  1. Bachelor's degree certificate and transcript
  2. University Aptitude Test, GMAT or GRE result
  3. National ID, passport or iqama
  4. Personal photo

You can transfer up to 30% of previous postgraduate study (40% with approval).

How to enroll

Five steps to 3 January

  1. Enroll

    Tap Enroll Now and leave your details. An admissions advisor calls you.

  2. Apply online

    Upload your degree documents and test result.

  3. Get your decision

    Admissions contacts you with the decision.

  4. Pay and register

    Pay the SAR 5,000 admission fee, then choose your courses.

  5. Start

    Sunday 3 January 2027.

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Questions

Before you apply

Can I do an MBA in Riyadh while working full time?

Yes. DAU's master's classes run in the evenings, and you choose between 6 and 12 credit hours a semester at Dar Al Uloom University.

Can I join the MBA if my bachelor's isn't in business?

Yes. DAU's MBA is open to graduates from any field. If you need complementary courses, you take them first. They add time and fees, and Admissions tells you which you need.

Do I need the GMAT to apply?

No. DAU accepts a University Aptitude Test score of 60 or more, the GMAT or the GRE.

How long does the MBA take at DAU?

Two years. You complete 45 credit hours over four levels, ending with a research project.

How much does the MBA cost?

About SAR 111,000 a year if you finish in two years, or about SAR 89,000 with the 20% grant for new self-funded students. Dar Al Uloom University charges SAR 4,950 per credit hour and the MBA is 45 credit hours. There is also a one-off SAR 5,000 admission fee.

What's the difference between the MBA and the Master of MIS?

The MBA builds general management skills: finance, operations, marketing and strategy. The Master of Management Information Systems focuses on leading data, systems and digital projects. MIS for January is to be confirmed.

Is DAU's MBA accredited?

Yes. Dar Al Uloom University's MBA holds programme accreditation from Saudi Arabia's Education and Training Evaluation Commission (ETEC), and DAU holds institutional accreditation.

Who will I study with?

Working professionals from different industries across Saudi Arabia. Your classmates become part of your network.

How do I pay, and can I get a refund?

You pay before you register for courses, by cashier's cheque, bank deposit or mada, or by card on campus. If you withdraw, DAU keeps 25% of the fees in the first week and 50% in the second week. There is no refund after that.

When do applications close for January 2027?

Apply now so you're ready for the first day of classes on Sunday 3 January 2027. The final deadline is Thursday 7 January 2027, but if you apply that late you miss the first week of classes.

Is this form for jobs at DAU?

No. The form on this page is for people who want to study at Dar Al Uloom University. If you're looking for a job at DAU, go to DAU Jobs.

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Master's · MBA

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Dar Al Uloom University (DAU) in Riyadh is a two-year, 45-credit-hour degree taught in Arabic. The next intake starts on Sunday 3 January 2027.

Length
2 years · 45 credit hours
Language
Arabic
Starts
Sunday 3 January 2027
Recognition
ETEC programme accreditation.

What you'll study

  • Accounting, corporate finance, operations and strategic marketing
  • Business ethics, and the economic context of business in Saudi Arabia
  • A research project on a real business problem, which can come from your own organisation
  • Not from a business background? You may need complementary courses first. These add time and fees.

Where it leads

Every sector: corporate, government, family business, your own company.

General manager, business unit lead, strategy and planning, finance and investment manager.

What it costs, Saudi students

About SAR 111,000 a year

About SAR 223,000 for the full degree (45 credit hours at SAR 4,950). About SAR 178,000 if you keep the 20% grant throughout. Plus a one-off SAR 5,000 admission fee.

The 20% grant is for new self-funded students. It continues if your GPA is in the top 20%.

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Master's · MBA

Master of Management Information Systems (MIS)

Open for January to be confirmed

The Master of Management Information Systems (MIS) at Dar Al Uloom University (DAU) in Riyadh is a two-year, 45-credit-hour degree taught in Arabic. The next intake starts on Sunday 3 January 2027.

Length
2 years · 45 credit hours
Language
Arabic
Starts
Sunday 3 January 2027
Recognition
Covered by DAU's institutional accreditation (ETEC).

What you'll study

  • Systems analysis and database systems
  • Information security and decision support systems
  • IT project management and strategic management
  • A research project and two electives

Where it leads

IT and digital teams in companies and government.

Digital transformation manager, systems analyst, business intelligence lead, IT project manager.

What it costs, Saudi students

About SAR 111,000 a year

About SAR 223,000 for the full degree (45 credit hours at SAR 4,950). About SAR 178,000 if you keep the 20% grant throughout. Plus a one-off SAR 5,000 admission fee.

The 20% grant is for new self-funded students. It continues if your GPA is in the top 20%.

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