The MoU was signed between IIM Ahmedabad's Director Bhasker Bharat and Dubai’s Director General of the Department of Economy and Tourism, HE Helal Saeed Almarri. The announcement of the launch of the IIMA Dubai campus was made during its 60th convocation ceremony at Louis Kahn Plaza of the Institute. The main focus of the program will be to accelerate the working professional's leadership journey to make a long-lasting impact on a global level.

Several reasons to choose IIM Ahmedabad’s one-year MBA program in Dubai for experienced professionals include global recognition, a rigorous curriculum, a global learning approach and an international peer and alumni network. Through projects, case-study students will be compelled to apply their classroom learnings to real-world business scenarios and challenges. One of the pros of learning at the IIMA’s Dubai campus will be that the working professionals will become part of the global business hub. Also, the location of the campus in Dubai International Academic City will offer a diverse and smooth learning experience and networking opportunities with top industry leaders.

A two-step admission process will be followed and GMAT/GRE scores within the last five years will be accepted for admission into the one-year MBA program at IIM Ahmedabad’s Dubai Campus. The main focus of the program is to offer cutting-edge business knowledge to professionals so that they are ready to face the global market challenge and emerge as future leaders that will take forward the UAE’s goals of entrepreneurship, innovation and economic growth.