NYU Stern's Abu Dhabi EMBA Shapes Next Decade of Business Education
NYU Stern's Executive MBA program in Abu Dhabi is set to shape the next decade of business education. Tailored to regional needs, it focuses on teaching students to use AI tools effectively and ethically, with a strong emphasis on responsible leadership and social impact.
The programme, designed with input from corporates, industry experts, and government officials, aims to prepare leaders for the evolving business landscape in the UAE and MENA region. It encourages students to ask 'to what end' they should use AI tools, fostering critical thinking and agility.
The curriculum, taught by 20 faculty members based in Abu Dhabi, covers topics related to the MENA region's businesses and industries. Courses like 'Professional Responsibility' and 'Leadership in Organisations' embed purpose alongside financial success and innovation. NYU Stern's DNA, which emphasizes responsibility and improving society, is built into the curriculum.
The programme supports women in leadership by having a higher rate of women faculty and encouraging women students. Barbara Scheck, vice dean of programmes at Stern at NYUAD, hopes women leaders will mentor the next generation to support their journeys to purpose and leadership.
NYU Stern's Executive MBA program in Abu Dhabi is poised to drive digital transformation and sustainable business practices in the region. By focusing on ethical AI use and responsible leadership, it aims to create impactful leaders ready to tackle the challenges and opportunities in the MENA region's business evolution.
