Designed for experienced professionals ready to lead technology-driven organisations.
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UBI presents its Executive MBA, designed for experienced professionals who want to lead transformation, strengthen their cross-functional business expertise and make better strategic decisions in technology-driven organisations. UBI’s flexible Executive MBA combines responsible leadership, international perspective and practical application, allowing participants to advance without stepping away from their careers.
This programme is a transformation of the traditional MBA curriculum with a focus on leading current and future technology-based organisations. It is the result of analysing global trends, studying the strategic moves of the most innovative companies and working closely with our academic and business partners. Our Executive MBA integrates the best of both worlds: Technology as a driver of change and competitive advantage with a deep human factor, essential for business leadership and transformation.
From strategy to finance, from marketing to talent management, each element is built to provide a forward-looking practical perspective. Our graduates will be ready to implement innovative strategies with an international focus, gaining a deep understanding of technology-driven business and the values of responsible leadership, both at a personal and corporate level. Also, those students willing to further boost their MBA can choose from seven optional specialisations to better tailor their professional career.
Besides, we at UBI are conscious of the importance of balancing your professional and personal life with this academic journey. This is why the methodology and the structure of our Executive MBA allows you to personalise your journey like never before.
Our Executive MBA, a British degree internationally recognised, will expand your international career opportunities and not only prepare you for the future, but it will help you create it. In other words, future-ready!
Ranked #19 worldwide (2026) in the QS Global EMBA Rankings (Joint Programme), UBI’s Executive MBA stands among the world’s leading joint executive programmes—an external recognition of the programme’s rigour, relevance, and international stature. It is built for forward-looking professionals who want a premium learning experience that strengthens strategic leadership and decision-making in today’s complex, technology-driven business environment.
Recognised as #2 in Career Outcomes in the QS EMBA rankings (2026), reinforcing the programme’s strong focus on career development and tangible return on investment. Our MBA is designed to deliver measurable career impact—supporting professionals to accelerate progression and translate learning into real workplace results.
With UBI’s EOCCS-accredited HyFlex Learning Ecosystem—an elite quality label held by fewer than 60 institutions worldwide—you can pursue your MBA without putting your career on hold, balancing work and life while staying fully engaged. Start at multiple points during the year, study on campus or live online, finish in 12 or 24 months, and personalise your journey with optional specialisations and your choice of capstone (Integrative Management Project) format. (Click here to Learn more)
UBI’s MBA offers a genuine international experience that broadens your global perspective and network through an International Business Experience, with immersive exposure in locations such as London, Porto, and Boston, including partners like LSE (UK), Babson College (USA), and Porto Business School (Portugal). You can also opt for a Period Abroad to deepen the international dimension of your MBA.
Boost your MBA by tailoring it to your professional goals. Upon successful completion, you may choose an optional specialisation earning an additional British Professional Postgraduate Certificate issued by Middlesex University London to strengthen your profile. Options include Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, CRM and Marketing Cloud, AI in E-commerce and Retail Marketing, Management of Technology, Management of Digital Healthcare, Management of Business Transformation and Changing Demographics, and Management of Sustainable Energy Transition (click here to learn more)
You may also Earn a Double MBA by adding an international pathway with Porto Business School. Through a streamlined 4-month option, UBI MBA students can complete the Executive MBA at Porto Business School—ranked among the top 100 worldwide by the Financial Times—and graduate with a second MBA, strengthening both global credibility and international network.
AI is embedded across the curriculum as a core, human-augmenting capability—so students learn to apply generative AI responsibly in real organisational contexts, with safe data practices and sound decision-making. Our Enhanced AI Learning model builds critical fluency in AI—its potential, limits and risks—and has been externally recognised with a Highly Commended distinction at the AMBA & BGA Excellence Awards 2026, notably for Alexandria, our AI learning platform developed with Publicis Commerce. (Click Here to Learn More)
Your MBA concludes with a personalised capstone—the Integrative Management Project—where you choose the format and focus to match your professional goals. With faculty guidance, you translate learning into real-world impact and demonstrate strategic thinking, applied analysis, and leadership relevance.
Ranked #19 worldwide (2026) in the QS Global EMBA Rankings (Joint Programme), UBI’s Executive MBA stands among the world’s leading joint executive programmes—an external recognition of the programme’s rigour, relevance, and international stature. It is built for forward-looking professionals who want a premium learning experience that strengthens strategic leadership and decision-making in today’s complex, technology-driven business environment.
Recognised as #2 in Career Outcomes in the QS EMBA rankings (2026), reinforcing the programme’s strong focus on career development and tangible return on investment. Our MBA is designed to deliver measurable career impact—supporting professionals to accelerate progression and translate learning into real workplace results.
With UBI’s EOCCS-accredited HyFlex Learning Ecosystem—an elite quality label held by fewer than 60 institutions worldwide—you can pursue your MBA without putting your career on hold, balancing work and life while staying fully engaged. Start at multiple points during the year, study on campus or live online, finish in 12 or 24 months, and personalise your journey with optional specialisations and your choice of capstone (Integrative Management Project) format. (Click here to Learn more)
UBI’s MBA offers a genuine international experience that broadens your global perspective and network through an International Business Experience, with immersive exposure in locations such as London, Porto, and Boston, including partners like LSE (UK), Babson College (USA), and Porto Business School (Portugal). You can also opt for a Period Abroad to deepen the international dimension of your MBA.
Boost your MBA by tailoring it to your professional goals. Upon successful completion, you may choose an optional specialisation earning an additional British Professional Postgraduate Certificate issued by Middlesex University London to strengthen your profile. Options include Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, CRM and Marketing Cloud, AI in E-commerce and Retail Marketing, Management of Technology, Management of Digital Healthcare, Management of Business Transformation and Changing Demographics, and Management of Sustainable Energy Transition (click here to learn more)
You may also Earn a Double MBA by adding an international pathway with Porto Business School. Through a streamlined 4-month option, UBI MBA students can complete the Executive MBA at Porto Business School—ranked among the top 100 worldwide by the Financial Times—and graduate with a second MBA, strengthening both global credibility and international network.
AI is embedded across the curriculum as a core, human-augmenting capability—so students learn to apply generative AI responsibly in real organisational contexts, with safe data practices and sound decision-making. Our Enhanced AI Learning model builds critical fluency in AI—its potential, limits and risks—and has been externally recognised with a Highly Commended distinction at the AMBA & BGA Excellence Awards 2026, notably for Alexandria, our AI learning platform developed with Publicis Commerce. (Click Here to Learn more)
Your MBA concludes with a personalised capstone—the Integrative Management Project—where you choose the format and focus to match your professional goals. With faculty guidance, you translate learning into real-world impact and demonstrate strategic thinking, applied analysis, and leadership relevance.
Individuals with several years of professional experience seeking to accelerate their careers and take on greater managerial or strategic responsibilities.
Professionals aiming to strengthen their ability to lead teams, manage complexity and contribute to organisational performance in dynamic environments.
Individuals looking to scale ventures, refine business models, or expand into new markets with a stronger strategic and operational foundation.
A curriculum designed to support foundational, specialised and customised learning. Each module accounts for 6 ECTS, whereas the Integrative Management accounts for 30 ECTS.
With our Executive MBA at UBI, you will develop the essential skills to manage a business effectively. This will enable you to elevate your professional profile, tackle new and more complex challenges and advance your career. However, you may also be looking to transition into a new role or industry. As a participant in our Executive MBA, you have the opportunity to enhance your degree by completing one of our optional specialisations and earning an additional prestigious British Professional Post-Graduate Certificate (30 ECTS).
The curriculum of UBI’s Executive MBA entitles you to take an optional cutting-edge specialisation in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, designed to equip business leaders with the essential tools and knowledge to harness AI technologies—such as generative AI, automation, data modelling, and edge computing. This specialisation emphasises the strategic role of AI in crafting robust business models and driving sustainable economic growth. By integrating AI with core business strategies, MBA students develop a deep understanding of how to leverage these technologies to innovate and optimise business processes, ensuring they are well-prepared to lead in a technology-driven global market.
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Aimed specifically at enhancing the skills of future leaders in marketing, sales, and strategic roles, this specialisation combines rigorous CRM expertise with pivotal business insights. It facilitates hands-on learning through real-world projects. As a result, MBA students are well-prepared to lead and innovate in cloud-based marketing initiatives and CRM strategies, driving business success while maintaining a strong focus on ethical practices and global business perspectives.
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This specialisation is designed to transform the sector by equipping future leaders with the practical skills and insights needed to innovate and optimise the Digital Shelf. It delves into the strategic use of AI to enhance customer engagement, drive sustainable growth, and effectively address sales and marketing challenges. By fostering critical thinking and leveraging insights into consumer behavior, MBA students are prepared to make informed decisions and lead in an AI-driven digital economy.
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Technology now sits at the heart of organisational leadership. This specialisation develops executives who can strategically leverage innovation to create competitive advantage while managing its risks and complexities. Participants will master frameworks for evaluating emerging technologies, driving operational transformation, and scaling ventures – all essential capabilities for leading in today’s digital economy.
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Targeted at professionals seeking to shape the future of healthcare delivery through digital innovation, this specialisation explores how emerging technologies such as AI, telemedicine, data analytics and connected health are redefining value creation across health systems. It combines strategic insight with managerial frameworks to help participants assess, implement and govern digital transformation initiatives that improve access, quality and efficiency within complex healthcare environments, while maintaining patient-centred, ethical perspectives.
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Designed for leaders navigating demographic shifts that are reshaping global business landscapes, this specialisation equips participants with analytical tools and strategic frameworks to understand ageing populations, workforce evolution, increased diversity and emerging consumer segments. It focuses on how these societal changes impact business models, talent strategies and organisational innovation, empowering professionals to redesign organisations and strategies for sustainable growth and competitive advantage.
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Designed for professionals navigating the accelerating shift toward clean, resilient and future-ready energy systems, this specialisation equips leaders with strategic, technical and investment foundations to design and manage energy-transition initiatives that support organisational strategy and climate goals. Participants will develop the analytical frameworks to understand market dynamics, emerging technologies, and policy frameworks, turning sustainability and energy transition into a source of competitive advantage.
Modules
New Technologies and Energy Transition
Analyse how geopolitical, technological and sustainability-driven shifts reshape business strategy, competitive dynamics and long-term organisational positioning across global, fast-evolving markets.
Evaluate how organisations create value through financial and technology decisions, including capital allocation, cost control, investment appraisal, risk management and data-driven performance.
Navigate the ethical, governance and diversity dimensions of leadership, including inclusive culture-building, stakeholder accountability, responsible decision-making and diverse talent management.
Master cross-functional frameworks in marketing, operations, entrepreneurship and AI-augmented decision-making to communicate strategic choices with teams, boards and industry stakeholders.
Graduates of this programme are prepared to pursue roles across a variety of Industries in roles such as:
Leading organisations or business units, defining strategy, driving performance, and managing transformation in complex environments.
Taking responsibility for growth, value creation, and operational excellence within a specific function, market, or geography.
Creating and scaling ventures in home or regional markets, generating local wealth, employment, and sustainable economic impact.
Supporting organisations in emerging economies through market entry, business model development, and technology-enabled growth initiatives.
Taking senior leadership positions in rapidly developing markets, navigating institutional complexity, volatility, and cross-cultural business contexts.
Leading the adoption of data, AI and digital platforms to modernise operations, expand financial inclusion, and accelerate scalable growth—bridging technology teams and business stakeholders across cultures and seniority levels
Applicants to the Executive MBA can apply online through the UBI Business School platform. The process assesses each candidate’s academic background and motivation to ensure their readiness for a global, tech-driven learning environment.
Undergraduate degree with at least 5 years of professional experience. Please attach a detailed transcript including a breakdown of subjects and grades (in English or French).
Valid passport copy and recent passport-sized ID photograph.
Typically through IELTS (6.5) or TOEFL iBT (72) results.
Approximately 500 words analysing how the programme will contribute to the applicant’s personal and professional growth.
Upcoming Application Deadlines:
EEA and Online Students:
Five starting dates: September, November, February, April, and June.
Non-EEA Students:
Spring 2027: 30th October 2026
Autumn 2027: Apply by 30th March 2027 · Admissions close on 30th May 2027
Once the application is submitted, the admissions team reviews each file to assess eligibility and overall suitability. Selected candidates are invited to a 30-minute online interview with the Programme Director, typically conducted via Zoom, before receiving their final admission decision.
UBI Business School offers various entry scholarships and tuition support programmes for prospective and currently enrolled students. Please refer to the section below.
Note to candidates:
Tuition fees are exclusive of personal equipment (e.g., computers), textbooks, accommodation, and travel or visa costs for international study trips. Tuition Fee remains the same whether you finish the programme in one year or two.
For complete details please refer to “UBI’s Financial Terms & Conditions (2026-2027)” or contact our Admissions Team.
UBI Business School provides a range of scholarships and tuition support programs to make its education accessible for local and international students. Prospective students can apply for several entry scholarships, including:
With the successful completion of the postgraduate programme, graduates will obtain an accredited British degree from Middlesex University London: Master of Business Administration (MBA). In addition to their MBA degree, students who complete any of these specialisations will also receive a prestigious British Professional Postgraduate Certificate, expanding their professional credentials.
All UBI Business School programmes are developed in partnership with Middlesex University London, an institution with a distinguished heritage of excellence and innovation in higher education. It is one of the top 100 Young Universities in the World and top 10 transnational universities in the world (Times Higher Education).
This is a programme developed, delivered, and assessed by UBI Business School, and quality assured by Middlesex University. Students receive a Middlesex award upon successful completion.
The Executive MBA is available in two study modes: fully in-person at our Brussels campus, or fully online.
EU citizens may also opt for HyFlex – UBI’s hybrid model – which allows you to freely switch between attending on campus and joining online session by session.
Everything you need to know before applying — from entry requirements to visas.
Applicants need a completed Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of professional experience, together with a detailed transcript showing subjects and grades (in English or French), a valid passport copy with a recent portrait photo, proof of English proficiency — typically IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 72 — and a personal statement of around 500 words on how the programme will contribute to your personal and professional growth. The Executive MBA is taught entirely in English, so no knowledge of French is required. Applications are assessed on academic background, professional trajectory and motivation.
You apply online through the UBI Business School platform, free of charge. Once your complete file is received, the admissions team reviews your academic background, professional experience and overall suitability. Selected candidates are invited to a 30-minute online interview with the Programme Director, typically held via Zoom, where your goals and fit for the programme are discussed. Successful applicants generally receive their admission decision within 30 days of the interview. Upcoming start dates are listed in the Admission Requirements section of this page.
The Executive MBA offers five start dates each year — September, November, February, April and June — so you can begin at the point that best suits your professional calendar, and the admissions team can advise on the ideal entry point for your circumstances. The programme carries 90 ECTS and can be completed in 12 to 24 months, letting you set a pace that fits your career: an intensive single year, or a steadier two-year route with no difference in tuition.
You can complete the Executive MBA fully in person at UBI’s Brussels campus or fully online from anywhere in the world. EU citizens have a third option — HyFlex, UBI’s hybrid model, which lets you switch freely between attending on campus and joining online, session by session. Teaching blends high-quality asynchronous materials with live sessions and real-time feedback through UBI’s EOCCS-certified learning ecosystem, so the experience stays interactive and personal whichever mode you choose.
Yes — the programme is built for working executives. Live online and HyFlex delivery, asynchronous study and the choice of a 12- or 24-month pace let you fit the MBA around a demanding role rather than pausing your career, most participants apply what they learn directly in their organisations as they go.
The Executive MBA combines ten core modules of 6 ECTS each, delivered over ten months and spanning strategy, finance, marketing, operations, analytics, technology and leadership, with a 30-ECTS Integrative Management capstone completed over six to twelve months. The capstone can run in parallel with your core modules, which is how the full programme can be finished in as little as twelve months. For the capstone you choose the format that best serves your goals: a business plan or consultancy project, the Venture Creation Lab, a thesis, an NGO development project, or a strategy project combined with an internship or international experience. You can also add an optional Period Abroad of three to four months at a partner university.
Yes, in two ways. You can add one of seven optional specialisations — Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, CRM and Marketing Cloud, AI in E-Commerce and Retail Marketing, Management of Technology, Digital Healthcare, Business Transformation and Changing Demographics, or Sustainable Energy Transition — each earning an additional British Professional Postgraduate Certificate issued by Middlesex University London. Alternatively, you can pursue a Double MBA through a streamlined four-month pathway at Porto Business School, ranked among the top 100 worldwide by the Financial Times, and graduate with a second MBA.
On successful completion you receive an accredited British degree from Middlesex University London: the Master of Business Administration (MBA). The programme is developed, delivered and assessed by UBI Business School and quality assured by Middlesex, which ranks among the top 100 young universities worldwide and the top 10 transnational universities globally (Times Higher Education). The Executive MBA itself is ranked 19th worldwide in the 2026 QS Global EMBA Rankings for joint programmes, and second for career outcomes — independent recognition of the programme’s standing and return on investment.
Tuition is EUR 19,950 for EEA students and EUR 28,500 for non-EEA students — a single full-degree fee that stays the same whether you complete the programme in one year or two. Fees for fully online study may differ by country; see the Fees section on this page for details. Tuition excludes personal equipment, textbooks, and travel or visa costs for international study trips. A range of scholarships is available, including merit-based, global inclusion, family-based, special group, refugee status and corporate scholarships.
If you are a non-EEA national planning to study in person in Brussels, you will need a Belgian long-stay student visa (type D), applied for as soon as you receive UBI’s official registration letter, as processing can take time. Once admitted, visa applicants make a first tuition payment plus an administrative fee of EUR 350 before UBI issues the official documents required for the application, and tuition is fully refunded if your visa is refused. If you prefer to secure your place first and complete enrolment later, a EUR 1,000 down-payment (non-refundable) option is also available. Studying fully online requires no visa at all, and the admissions team can guide you through each step.
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My MBA at UBI Business School refined my management approach toward rigorous, evidence-based, globally oriented decision-making. Immersed in Brussels’ international business context, I strengthened cross-cultural adaptability and sharpened my managerial judgment in navigating diverse markets. Modules including International Business Strategy and Analytics and Operations Management enabled me to design agile, responsive, strategically robust solutions
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My MBA experience at UBI Business School strengthened my strategic thinking and decision-making skills. The flexibility of the online format allowed me to successfully balance my professional and personal life while gaining a global perspective that I now apply in my work in the Archives Department at the European Parliament in Luxembourg
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