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3 reasons to study an online MBA in Tel Aviv

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3 reasons to study an online MBA in Tel Aviv

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There are many benefits of studying an online MBA at university in Israel’s Tel Aviv. Students can tap into the unique expertise of academics and business leaders who live and work in this diverse, vibrant city.

Tel Aviv University’s Coller School of Management was the first university in Israel to offer an online MBA. An AACSB accredited business school, Coller School of Management is a global hub for excellence in multidisciplinary research, management, and entrepreneurship, making it the ideal Middle Eastern university to study your online MBA.

Here are three reasons why you should consider an online MBA at Tel Aviv University.

Experience the benefits of a university located in one of the world’s largest tech-hubs

Tel Aviv is often referred to as the Start-Up City, boasting more start-ups per capita than any other city in the world, particularly in the technology industry. It is the home of several successful, well-known start-ups, including Wix, Mindspace, SodaStream and Gett.

To reflect the city’s start-up culture, Tel Aviv University’s Online MBA’s curriculum is firmly rooted in innovation and technology, taught by leading faculty members and professionals who live and work in Tel Aviv.

To succeed in business it’s not enough to simply be a great thinker, according to Tel Aviv University’s Online MBA Academic Director, Dr. Shai Harel. Leaders of today have to be responsive, proactive, and adaptive – and most importantly, inspire others to do likewise. To achieve that, experimentation is key.

As part of the online MBA, students will have the option to work in a team to design a business solution and then implement it, applying frameworks, critiques, and theoretical models to real business solutions.

Dr. Harel said: “We wish to provide our students with knowledge on how to become thinkers, problem solvers and insight creators.

“We aim to make a significant change in our students’ professional lives by combining theory and hands-on experience.”

Develop an international business perspective

Israel is located in the Mediterranean basin, with connections to Africa and close ties with other Middle Eastern locations. This makes Tel Aviv the ideal location to learn about international business practices and experience a completely diverse perspective.

Business practices in the Middle East can often differ from the norms in other locations, such as Europe or North America.

For example, there is also divide between personal and professional life in the Arab world, and generally face to face meetings are preferred instead of email or telephone.

To incorporate Israel’s culture into the curriculum, students will have the option to study a Doing Business in Israel residency. Students will gain a comprehensive view into the Israeli business environment, integrating academic perspective and insights with a hands-on introduction into the dynamics of the business field.

Customise your online MBA to meet your career goals

One of the key draws of an online MBA is its flexibility and pursuing an advanced business degree at an international business school will prepare you to work in a variety of leadership roles.

The Tel Aviv Online MBA is customisable and taught by leading faculty and research professionals, making it the perfect way to reach the next step of your career. Candidates will gain valuable insights into the international business world and can adapt their studies to fit with their career goals.

The degree takes two to five years to complete and is made up of a combination of core courses and a choice of mandatory and elective courses, finishing with a project.

Candidates have the option to start the programme in either March, July, or October. There are three possible management specialisations to choose from:

General management: Covers a combination of essential management, marketing, technical skills, and entrepreneurship.
Technology and information management: Covers some of the core MBA content combined with principles and tools required in today’s advanced technological environments.
Marketing management in a digital world: Covers marketing strategies, identifying market trends, targeting potential audiences, and developing digital channels of communication.

The combination of innovative coursework, multi-disciplinary skill development and practical experience will ensure you can become a successful leader an international business environment.

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MBA Jobs in Dubai: The Recruitment Landscape

Nicole Willson — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 11:18:00 +0000

MBA Jobs in Dubai: The Recruitment Landscape

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INSEAD and SP Jain tell us about Dubai's MBA job opportunities

Dubai is an attractive employment destination for a number of reasons, such as the type of work visas available to international students and the opportunity to earn tax-free income. At the same time, however, Dubai is also home to a very competitive job market in which MBAs must communicate their value to prospective employers clearly. To learn more about MBA jobs in Dubai, TopMBA.com spoke to career services directors for the Dubai campuses of INSEAD and the SP Jain School of Global Management.

How do MBAs fit into Dubai’s job market?

Having an MBA does not guarantee business school graduates a job, but it does give them an edge in the Dubai job market. “The level of competition in the job market in Dubai is fierce so many organizations advertise that an MBA is preferred for a lot of roles,” states Henrik Jonson, head of employer engagement and career development at INSEAD’s campus in the Middle East.

MBAs in Dubai compete with many other skilled and experienced applicants, which is why it’s important for them to be able to communicate their value to prospective employers. The Dubai job market is so competitive that MBAs sometimes get passed over for non-MBAs with more experience. “Even though MBAs are a strong addition to a candidate’s résumé, sometimes companies may prefer candidates with more relevant experience, especially local experience,” reasons Priscilla Ayub, senior executive of corporate relations for the Middle East and Asia at SP Jain School of Global Management.

Dubai-based MBA graduates from INSEAD and SP Jain have taken jobs in a wide variety of fields, from sales and marketing, business development, supply chain management and logistics, to IT and finance.

For INSEAD graduates, the most common job roles to be found in Dubai’s corporate sector are related to sales and marketing and business development. Of course, the school also has graduates who land consulting jobs in Dubai since, as Jonson points out, consulting is, “one of the most important sectors that requires an MBA degree.” The most common job functions for SP Jain graduates, meanwhile, are found in the fields of logistics, marketing and supply chain management, as well as in consulting.

Changes to hiring practices and the type of MBA jobs on offer in Dubai

As is the case throughout much of the MBA recruitment landscape, Dubai is also seeing an increase in tech and startup jobs. “There is an increased need for fresher candidates. The digitization of workplaces and businesses has also led to companies looking for candidates in technology and web-based roles,” says Ayub.

One of the biggest changes Jonson has seen in Dubai’s MBA job market is the push towards specialists and away from generalists. “As the Dubai economy has grown, companies are now looking for experts in specific functions and ideally in the same sector rather than hiring a generalist with transferable skills. Companies are not willing to take the risk and the cost if it does not work out as planned,” he explains. Jonson also feels that the concept of finding a ‘cultural fit’ has become more important among both employers and job seekers in Dubai.

Over at SP Jain, Ayub has observed two big changes in the types of applicants that are preferred by Dubai's employers. First, there’s, “a conscious effort to look at younger talent,” and this, she explains, includes expatriates from a younger age demographic than have previously been targeted. Economic changes are one of the principal reasons for this shift.

“While several companies are facing a global pinch on their balance sheets, this is also increasing the need to hire younger talent even in traditional industries where the preference has always been on lateral hiring. Today, a lot of companies are open to trying out fresh MBA graduates as interns initially and later, upon satisfactory performance, converting them to a full-time employee once hiring budgets are approved.” Consequently, Ayub advises MBAs to be open to the idea of interning to demonstrate their skills and pave the way to securing a full-time offer, while at the same time getting acquainted with a company’s suitability for their individual aims and interests.

Tax-free income and other reasons MBAs choose Dubai

While Dubai has a reputation for luxury and a high standard of living, not all of its MBA jobs are well paid - at least, not right away. “Companies will hire you for what you ‘bring to the table’ and by that I mean not only the MBA degree that you have just earned, but also your previous experience and track record of performance. It could very well be that you will have to work for one or two years before you reach the salary you expected after your MBA,” states Jonson. He recommends that new hires have a performance appraisal, after six months at first, and then a year, in order to negotiate their salary and, as appropriate, bonus level.

However, one major benefit of working in Dubai is the ability to earn tax-free income. “Dubai will always be attractive for being tax free,” states Jonson. “Tax-free income is one of the main advantages the UAE market has to offer,” agrees Ayub.

Quality of life is another reason MBAs choose to live in Dubai. “Dubai is also one of the most luxurious cities to live in, offering a high standard of living,” states Ayub. In addition, Jonson points out that many MBAs choose Dubai because of its reputation as a safe place to live.

Job prospects and work visas for international students

“Dubai is one of the most ideal locations for international students to land MBA jobs,” states Ayub. Why is this? For one, the city is already home to a large number of expatriates, who make up around 85% of Dubai’s population as a whole. Ayub says that companies are aware of Dubai’s diverse makeup and take this into account when setting their hiring requirements.

In addition, this is an environment that can make life outside of work easier for international graduates. “Because of the multicultural population and culture, the UAE is also more easily adaptable for people from all countries,” says Ayub.

Another distinguishing feature of Dubai’s job market is the type of work visas available to international students in the United Arab Emirates. “The UAE Government has done a fantastic job of making it easy for companies to apply for work permits and most of it can even be done online,” states INSEAD’s Jonson.

By contrast, getting a US work visa can be much more complicated, with differing types of visas available and difficulties often encountered in the process of finding a sponsor. According to Jonson, European work visas are also becoming more difficult to obtain and he believes that 'Brexit' may, in particular, have an impact on the ease with which expatriates can get jobs in London. This, in turn, might add to the level of competition seen in Dubai’s MBA job market, in Jonson’s opinion.

At this point, it’s worth considering whether international job applicants who pursue their MBA in the UAE find getting an MBA job in Dubai easier than those who study the degree in another country. While living in your target market during an MBA generally provides an advantage through knowledge acquired during the program and networking opportunities, the Dubai job market is often highlighted for being particularly relationship-driven. “People often refer to it as ‘wasta' – it is not what you know, it is who you know, so being able to spend a significant amount of time networking will increase your chances of being hired,” says Jonson.

Indeed, Ayub feels that local programs give MBAs a better understanding of the Dubai job market, concluding that, “when one undergoes a quality MBA program, a major part of the learning is to understand the topography of business climate and practices in the region. Projects undertaken and interactions held with peer groups, professors and industry mentors help prepare the individual far better if they are in sync with the job market here.”

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Top Business Schools in Africa & the Middle East

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Top 5 Business Schools in Africa and the Middle East

As an MBA education becomes increasingly valued in Africa and the Middle East, its top business schools are increasing both in quality and number. There are not, as of yet, any ‘elite global’ schools here, but perhaps it is only a matter of time, for its leading schools currently sit in the ‘emerging global’ group.

A growing number of HR managers across Africa and the Middle East are using an MBA as a differentiator. Managers here have shared their views on the schools they would prioritize for MBA hiring, with the range of employers giving a balance across sectors and industries. Responders include Deloitte Consulting, Investec Bank Ltd, Microsoft, Johannesburg Stock Exchange and Aramco across the region.

Below is an analysis of the top five business schools for Africa and the Middle East as distinguished by, and based on, the results of the 2013/14 QS Global 200 Business Schools Report.

American University of Sharjah a new entry in Africa & the Middle East

The UAE’s American University of Sharjah is perhaps the most attention-grabbing of the five top business schools for employer recognition across Africa and the Middle East. It is a new entry into the Global 200 this year and instantly takes up third position, bringing the number of ‘emerging global’ schools in the region up to four for 2013/14.

Founded as recently as 1997, the American University of Sharjah (AUS) (pictured at top of page), has improved its reputation considerably over the past three years – acquiring AACSB international accreditation and opening a new state-of-the-art business and management school building.

Its status as a relative newcomer can perhaps explain why it is more amenable to candidates with fewer years of work experience under their belts. On average, students at the American University of Sharjah have three years’ prior experience, whereas schools elsewhere in the top five concentrate on those with seven or eight years.

Also worth noting is that the American University of Sharjah posts the highest international student-body figures for the region – with its 44% proportion of overseas students close to double the 24% reported by University of Cape Town, Graduate School of Business – which is again the top-ranked school here.

South African schools remain on top in the region

The University of Cape Town (pictured) is one of two South African schools at the top of our table, with its compatriot, the University of Witwatersrand, rising to second from third place last year. The American University in Cairo subsequently falls from second to fourth – perhaps because it is still feeling the aftereffects of Egypt’s recent political turbulence. However, the American University in Cairo does register the highest GMAT average in the region this year with 583.

Fifth on our list is Lebanon’s The Suliman S. Olayan School of Business at The American University of Beirut, which lies in the ‘elite regional’ category. The Lebanese school, along with the American University of Sharjah, has this year recorded a majority of female students (56% at Sharjah and 55% at The American University of Beirut.) These are uncommon figures not just for the region, but also globally, as only four schools in North America and four in Europe post a majority of female students in this year’s Global 200.

In terms of average starting salaries, MBA graduates of the South African schools at the Universities of Cape Town and Witwatersrand can look forward to something in the region of US$50,000 (figures for the three top business schools in the Middle East are unfortunately unavailable for a comparison).

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Future promise: MBA programs in Africa and the Middle East

QS Blogger — Tue, 16 Jul 2013 23:06:00 +0000

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The business schools in this year’s rating for the Africa and Middle East region have all featured in previous years.

Three out of five of the schools are located in South Africa. There are many more business schools across the African continent, but management education is still in its infancy and it will take many years before these schools achieve real prominence on the international stage.

As a result of the ongoing civil unrest in the Middle East and North Africa region, and the political developments that are following mass protests as part of the Arab Spring uprising, it could well be the case that in the future institutions in the region may become more prominent to international employers, as the ease of doing business within some countries improves. However, if this does happen, it is not likely to be in the immediate future, as the countries experiencing these protests will first be focused on overcoming the primary causes of the uprisings themselves.

In general terms, business education in the Middle East is in the very early stages of development. However, with the region looking to diversify its economy away from a strong reliance on the extraction and trade of natural resources, countries such as Qatar and the United Arab Emirates are investing in attracting management education providers from abroad to help train local business leaders and future-proof their economies. The Dubai Knowledge Village, established in 2003 has attracted many international business schools to set up campuses within the purpose built education facility. Initiatives such as these are relatively new ventures in the region and provide part-time, online or rotational programs. London Business School for example has a campus in Abu Dhabi. However, none of these institutions appear in the QS Global 200 Business Schools Report in their own right, as they do not produce dedicated full-time MBAs serving employers in the region, and so are not included in the research.

Employers are turning to some of the long established university-based business schools in the region. The two schools vying for the top spots in this region are the long-established University of Cape Town’s Graduate School of Business, founded in the 1960s and the American University Cairo, established in 1919. Other South African business schools feature prominently year-on-year, including Stellenbosch and Witwatersrand.

The University of Stellenbosch Business School and Suliman S Olayan School of Business at the American University of Beirut have both shown year-on-year improvements. After holding fifth place for two years, the University of Stellenbosch Business School has climbed to third place. Suliman S Olayan School of Business, which entered the African and Middle Eastern ratings in 2010 in seventh place, has moved to fourth this year.

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