Meet the Global MBA Director
Schedule
Tue Sep 24 2024 at 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm
UTC+04:00Location
The University of Manchester Middle East Centre, Dubai Knowledge Park, Block 2B, Dubai, UAE | Dubai, DU
About this Event
Join us for an invaluable opportunity to meet and engage with , the esteemed Global MBA Director. During this session, Xavier will provide a comprehensive overview of the Global Executive MBA programme and will be available to address any queries you may have. This event offers a unique opportunity to not only connect with Xavier but also to network with other C-level professionals.
Agenda:
6:00 – 6:30 PM: Registration & Networking
6:30 – 7:30 PM: Information Session on Executive MBA & Networking with Xavier Duran
7:30 - 8:00 PM: Q&A and wrap up
About Professor :
Xavier is responsible for the strategic direction of MBA programmes and the development and delivery of transnational education (TNE) at Alliance Manchester Business School. Key to these responsibilities is ensuring both that the MBA curriculum is kept current, innovative and fit for purpose and that more than 2,000 students on our MBA programmes receive an outstanding learning and administrative experience. Xavier also works with colleagues in all parts of the business school to coordinate the development and delivery of TNE.
Xavier has contributed to our MBA programmes since 2003, first in an academic capacity, teaching Economics of Strategy and supervising final projects and, since 2012, as Associate TNE and MBA Director. He took up the role of MBA Programmes Director in March 2018.
Xavier is passionate about innovation in business and management education and meeting the new demands posed on MBA programmes by technology improvements and a highly dynamic and globalised business environment.
About Global Executive MBA:
The Global Executive MBA is a dynamic and highly experiential programme. Whatever sector, job function or global region you come from, this part-time Executive MBA is a closed cohort, that will enable you to understand the economic, societal and cultural challenges and differences that emerge when working in a globalised business environment.
The Global Executive MBA will immerse you in our global study locations. You will attend four core workshop residentials as a cohort in Manchester, Dubai, and Hong Kong for greater exposure to international business culture, then choose your own electives at any of our 5 global locations.
Work collaboratively on live business issues and engage with business practitioners.
About the University of Manchester
The University of Manchester is a member of the prestigious Russell Group and is one of the UK’s largest single-site universities with more than 40,000 students on campus – including more than 10,000 international students.
The University is consistently ranked among the world’s elite institutions for graduate employability and world-class research across a diverse range of fields including cancer, advanced materials, global inequalities, energy and industrial biotechnology.
According to the QS World University Rankings 2024, The University of Manchester is ranked 32nd in the world, 8th in Europe and 6th in the UK.
About The Middle East Centre
The University of Manchester’s Middle East Centre at Dubai Knowledge Park opened in 2006 and is the largest and fastest growing in the University’s international network comprising four hubs in key business cities around the world.
The Centre has supported over 3,400 Part-time MBA and specialist Master’s students in the region and graduated more than 2,300 students. The Centre also works in regional collaborations with a range of industry groups, professional bodies and companies, and supports a regional alumni association with more than 5,000 members in countries across the region.
Programmes offered in the Middle East Centre
Triple Accredited MBA programmes:
- Manchester Global Part-time MBA
- Manchester Global Executive MBA
Other Programmes:
- Part-time MSc Financial Management
- Part-time MA Educational Leadership in Practice
- Executive Education
Accreditation
Our MBA is triple accredited by the AACSB, an accreditation body from the US, the EFMD from Europe and the Association of MBAs, making us a member of the elite group of less than 1% of business schools in the world with the triple accreditation.
Learn more: manchester.ac.ae
Where is it happening?
The University of Manchester Middle East Centre, Dubai Knowledge Park, Block 2B, Dubai, UAE, United Arab EmiratesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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