◽Practice effectively as management professionals by demonstrating competency in the key business functional areas and applying critical thinking, analysis and problem-solving skills to develop, implement, and evaluate solutions in complex business and economic problems requiring interdisciplinary and global perspectives

◽Promote high ethical standards and professionalism by evaluating the moral, social, and environmental implications of managerial decisions and understanding the relationship between business organisations and other societal institutions

◽Demonstrate critical knowledge and understanding of the key functional areas of business that are needed by a business manager

◽Critically analyse tools and models using various management techniques that deliver a more efficient strategic decision-making process to solve complex business problems

◽Initiate, communicate and lead cooperative activities to enhance entrepreneurial skills that address the need of globalisation

◽Demonstrate the expertise required to perform independent research in the field of business and management by applying appropriate methodologies

◽Pursue life-long learning and promote ethical and professional behavior by taking responsibility for their work

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The Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme at UTB is designed to accelerate career advancement, enabling graduates to transition from operational roles to strategic leadership positions across industries in Bahrain, the GCC, and beyond. The programme develops advanced capabilities in leadership, decision-making, and business strategy, preparing professionals to lead teams, drive organisational growth, and navigate complex global markets.

Graduates progress into mid- to senior-level and executive roles, including:

💼 Business manager / general manager

💼 Senior financial analyst / Finance manager

💼 Operations manager

💼 Strategy and management consultant

💼 Project manager / Programme manager

💼 Business development manager

💼 Investment and banking professional

💼 Entrepreneur / Start-up founder

💼 Further study pathway: DBA or PhD in business-related fields

Fees

Application fee                                BHD 25.000 (non-refundable, payable one time)

Registration fee                              BHD 50.000 (non-refundable, payable every term)

Technology fee                                BHD 50.000 (non-refundable, payable every term)

Tuition fee                                       BHD 117.000 per credit unit (applies to new students effective AY 2025-2026)

Thesis or Dissertation Fee               BHD 750.000 (non-refundable, paid upon registration of the thesis course)

Graduation fee                                BHD 250.000 (non-refundable, payable one time)

Administrative & service fees          📄 View here

Scholarships

UTB Alumni – 20% (valid until programme completion within residency period)

Athletics – subject to university approval

*Terms and conditions apply

Payment Plans 

Flexible instalment options available

Requirements

📋Completed application form (Online or in person)

📋Original secondary school certificate (or equivalent) with an English translation of the transcript and/or ‘A’ level certification from the Ministry of Education in Bahrain*

📋Official transcript of records for bachelor’s degree or its equivalent*

📋One recent passport-size photo

📋Copy of passport and national ID (or equivalent)

📋Official receipt of BHD 25 (USD 70) application fee

📋Certificate of good conduct

📋 If applicable, University Admission Test or English language proficiency for exemption from English foundation courses (TOEFL – 496 paper-based, 169 computer-based; IELTS – 5.5)

*Higher Education Council-Bahrain rules apply for foreign or private school certificates.

Criteria

• Completed application form
• Submission of all required documents listed above
• Minimum bachelor’s degree CGPA of 50% or equivalent
• Panel interview
• University Admission Test (if required)

Fast-Track Your Academic Journey

If you have English language proficiency test scores, you could start your degree faster.

Applicants who meet the University’s English language requirements may be eligible from up to three (3) exemptions, allowing you to focus on your major courses sooner.

Check Your Eligibility

Your IELTS or TOEFL score determines how many courses you may be exempt from:

✅ IELTS 5.0 Equivalent

TOEFL: 450 (paper-based) / 131 (computer-based)

Exemption from:

• University English Placement Test

✅ IELTS 5.5 Equivalent

TOEFL: 496 (paper-based) / 169 (computer-based)

Exemption from:

• University English Placement Test
• English Communication Skills 1

✅ IELTS 6.0 Equivalent

TOEFL: 546 (paper-based) / 211 (computer-based)

Exemption from:

• University English Placement Test
• English Communication Skills 1
• English Communication Skills 2

🔐 Apply Online: Start your application

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📧 Email: admissions@utb.edu.bh

📅 Meet with admission staff: Book an appointment

📅 Speak with an advisor: Book an appointment

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◽Possess the relevant knowledge, skills, and entrepreneurial mindset to respond proactively and creatively to contemporary business issues and challenges of the global business environment

◽Engage and succeed in international business careers through a range of intellectual, professional attributes and transferable skills such as commercial acumen, research, teamwork, ethical behavior, proactive involvement, and effective communication

◽Transfigure knowledge, understanding and academic skills through postgraduate study and continuing professional development

◽ Demonstrate critical knowledge and understanding of the characteristics, functions, processes of business organisations, management of risks, and economies in the global contexts

◽ Critically relate and adapt business related theories, models, concepts, and approaches to address complex business problems and changing nature of business at national and global levels

◽ Use a broad range of approaches to provide in-depth business solutions related to domestic and international business operations and strategy, cross-culture management, public policy domains and ethical standards

◽ Critically analyse and evaluate the contemporary organisations, their practices, and the major business issues to make and communicate effective decisions

◽ Formulate creative business solutions to business problems or opportunities using the latest thinking, theories, and frameworks in best business practices

◽ Use technology, investigative methods, quantitative skills, analytical tools, and specialised application in a manner that contributes to the effective management and execution of a range of tasks

◽ Communicate using appropriate style and presentation about the specialized topics related to international business for the intended audience

◽ Manage and lead diverse groups in developing solutions to complex problems and issues

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💼 International business manager

💼 Trade officer

💼 Export and import specialist

💼 Marketing executive

💼 Business development executive

💼 Supply chain and logistics coordinator

💼 Global business consultant

💼 International sales manager

💼 E-commerce and digital business specialist

💼 Global supply chain analyst

💼 Procurement and sourcing specialist

💼 Market research analyst

💼 International project coordinator

💼 Brand manager

💼 Logistics and distribution manager

💼 Cross-border operations manager

💼 Further study pathway: Master’s in business-related field, then DBA or PhD in business or management

Fees

Application fee                                BHD 25.000 (non-refundable, payable one time)

Registration fee                              BHD 50.000 (non-refundable, payable every term)

Technology fee                                BHD 50.000 (non-refundable, payable every term)

Tuition fee                                       BHD 75.000 per credit unit (applies to new students effective AY 2026-2027)

Graduation fee                                BHD 250.000 (non-refundable, payable one time)

Administrative & service fees          📄 View here

Scholarships

High School CGPA – up to 50% (CGPA ≥3.5 throughout programme completion)

Partner Schools – 20% (throughout programme completion)

Athletics – subject to university approval

*Terms and conditions apply

Payment Plans 

Flexible instalment options available

Requirements

📋 Completed application form (Online or in person)

📋 Original secondary school certificate (or equivalent) with an English translation of the transcript and/or ‘A’ level certification from the Ministry of Education in Bahrain (HEC-Bahrain rules apply for foreign or private school certificates.)

📋 One recent passport-size photo

📋 Copy of passport and national ID (or equivalent)

📋 Official receipt of BHD 25 (USD 70) application fee

📋 Certificate of good conduct

📋 If applicable, University Admission Test or English language proficiency for exemption from English foundation courses (TOEFL – 450 paper-based, 131 computer-based; IELTS – 5.0)

Criteria

• General: Completed application form; Submission of all requirements, Minimum secondary school GPA of 60% or equivalent, University Admission Test (if required)
• Programme-Specific Criteria: 📄 View here

Fast-Track Your Academic Journey

If you have English language proficiency test scores, you could start your degree faster.

Applicants who meet the University’s English language requirements may be eligible from up to three (3) exemptions, allowing you to focus on your major courses sooner.

Check Your Eligibility

Your IELTS or TOEFL score determines how many courses you may be exempt from:

✅ IELTS 5.0 Equivalent

TOEFL: 450 (paper-based) / 131 (computer-based)

Exemption from:

• University English Placement Test

✅ IELTS 5.5 Equivalent

TOEFL: 496 (paper-based) / 169 (computer-based)

Exemption from:

• University English Placement Test
• English Communication Skills 1

✅ IELTS 6.0 Equivalent

TOEFL: 546 (paper-based) / 211 (computer-based)

Exemption from:

• University English Placement Test
• English Communication Skills 1
• English Communication Skills 2

🔐 Apply Online: Start your application

💬 WhatsApp: Chat with us

📧 Email: admissions@utb.edu.bh

📅 Meet with admission staff: Book an appointment

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◽Possess expertise in systems thinking in order to use, choose, develop, and manage information and communications technology (ICT) solutions which enable enterprise development and business process improvement and innovation

◽Engage in productive careers in business informatics areas of expertise while being a responsive member of a business organisation and society with awareness of professional ethics, responsibilities, values and standards

◽Transfigure knowledge, understanding and academic skills through postgraduate study and continuing professional development

◽ Demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills in the practical and logical foundations of informatics and the business functional areas and their processes

◽ Demonstrate critical knowledge and understanding of the different information systems in business organisations, their concepts, principles, frameworks, models, design and development tools, requirements, methodologies and standards

◽ Use advanced and some specialist-level skills to develop and design information systems and adapt suitable business applications for management decision-making and in meeting business needs

◽ Use a range of approaches to critically analyse, evaluate, and synthesise data and information in formulating solutions to business problems and issues

◽ Utilise specialist-level skills in dealing with complex business situations and problems through IT projects, research, and in benchmarking organisational best practices in improving and innovate business processes, operations, and organisational systems

◽ Apply a range of approaches to critically analyse and evaluate information systems and applications and business models to identify, define, and interpret situations and implement relevant solutions

◽ Communicate clearly, effectively, and successfully with peers, colleagues, and specialists in conveying and presenting complex information, ideas, and projects with the use of appropriate tools, techniques, and technology

◽ Operate and function effectively as an individual member or leader of a team or organisation with the value of recognising the need for responsibility and engagement in life-long learning, and promote ethical and professional behavior in organisations and society

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💼 Business analyst

💼 Systems analyst

💼 Data analyst

💼 Business intelligence analyst

💼 ERP consultant / ERP specialist

💼 IT business consultant

💼 Systems integration specialist

💼 Digital transformation specialist

💼 Database administrator (business systems)

💼 IT project coordinator

💼 Application support specialist

💼 IT support specialist

💼 CRM specialist

💼 Digital operations analyst

💼 Process improvement analyst

💼 Technology solutions analyst

💼 UX / Business systems analyst

💼 Data visualisation specialist

💼 Information systems coordinator

💼 Further study pathway: Master’s then DBA or PhD in information systems, data science, business, or technology management

Fees

Application fee                                BHD 25.000 (non-refundable, payable one time)

Registration fee                              BHD 50.000 (non-refundable, payable every term)

Technology fee                                BHD 50.000 (non-refundable, payable every term)

Tuition fee                                       BHD 75.000 per credit unit (applies to new students effective AY 2026-2027)

Graduation fee                                BHD 250.000 (non-refundable, payable one time)

Administrative & service fees          📄 View here

Scholarships

High School CGPA – up to 50% (CGPA ≥3.5 throughout programme completion)

Partner Schools – 20% (throughout programme completion)

Athletics – subject to university approval

*Terms and conditions apply

Payment Plans 

Flexible instalment options available

Requirements

📋 Completed application form (Online or in person)

📋 Original secondary school certificate (or equivalent) with an English translation of the transcript and/or ‘A’ level certification from the Ministry of Education in Bahrain (HEC-Bahrain rules apply for foreign or private school certificates.)

📋 One recent passport-size photo

📋 Copy of passport and national ID (or equivalent)

📋 Official receipt of BHD 25 (USD 70) application fee

📋 Certificate of good conduct

📋 If applicable, University Admission Test or English language proficiency for exemption from English foundation courses (TOEFL – 450 paper-based, 131 computer-based; IELTS – 5.0)

Criteria

• General: Completed application form; Submission of all requirements, Minimum secondary school GPA of 60% or equivalent, University Admission Test (if required)
• Programme-Specific Criteria: 📄 View here

Fast-Track Your Academic Journey

If you have English language proficiency test scores, you could start your degree faster.

Applicants who meet the University’s English language requirements may be eligible from up to three (3) exemptions, allowing you to focus on your major courses sooner.

Check Your Eligibility

Your IELTS or TOEFL score determines how many courses you may be exempt from:

✅ IELTS 5.0 Equivalent

TOEFL: 450 (paper-based) / 131 (computer-based)

Exemption from:

• University English Placement Test

✅ IELTS 5.5 Equivalent

TOEFL: 496 (paper-based) / 169 (computer-based)

Exemption from:

• University English Placement Test
• English Communication Skills 1

✅ IELTS 6.0 Equivalent

TOEFL: 546 (paper-based) / 211 (computer-based)

Exemption from:

• University English Placement Test
• English Communication Skills 1
• English Communication Skills 2

🔐 Apply Online: Start your application

💬 WhatsApp: Chat with us

📧 Email: admissions@utb.edu.bh

📅 Meet with admission staff: Book an appointment

🎓 Explore other programmes: View all programmes