Get MBA-level skills without years of study or massive debt

The last MBA course you'll ever need

Traditional MBA degrees can take years to finish and cost a fortune. That’s why Ivy League professor John Cousins created the Micro MBA — a practical, streamlined program that delivers MBA-level knowledge at a fraction of the cost. Now offered as an online MBA in the UAE, this program equips you with the skills to think, decide, and lead like an MBA graduate — without the financial burden.

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Your instructor has taught professionals at industry-leading institutions

Meet your new MBA instructor

Your instructor, John Cousins, is a best-selling author, entrepreneur, investor, and professor who has taken two companies public. He brings not just theory but decades of business-building experience.

With degrees from MIT, Wharton, and Boston University, John combines global academic excellence with hands-on expertise in finance, strategy, and leadership. His knowledge is now available through our online MBA courses in the UAE, including learners in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and across the Emirates.

Your instructor has verified degrees from MIT, Wharton and Boston University.

Get a verifiable certificate

Earn a verifiable online MBA certificate in the UAE that strengthens your credibility and shows employers your commitment to growth.

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Add your achievement directly to LinkedIn. Every certificate from our online MBA program UAE is verifiable — a lasting symbol of your expertise.

Grow professionally

Gain the competitive edge. Our online MBA programs in the UAE are designed to help you climb the corporate ladder or succeed as an entrepreneur.
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Your certificate is available the moment you finish the course. No delays.

Build relationships

Learning is also about connection. This UAE online MBA helps you build valuable networks and meaningful professional relationships.

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This online MBA in Dubai and across the UAE gives you knowledge you can apply right away to make smarter decisions at work.

Understand corporate finance

Master the fundamentals of capital structure, cost of capital, and project evaluation. Learn to apply WACC, NPV, and IRR to real-world opportunities — from market expansion to investment analysis. A cornerstone of our online MBA programs UAE.

Grasp financial
accounting

Learn how revenue and costs flow through a business, so you can evaluate profitability and make stronger financial decisions.

Analyze financial statements

Understand how income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports connect. This skill makes you more effective as a consultant, entrepreneur, or corporate leader in the UAE.

Sharpen your financial reporting

Transform raw data into clear, decision-ready reports. Build dashboards and executive summaries that highlight what matters most — profit, growth, and stability. Essential training in our MBA online courses in UAE.

Make better business decisions

Move beyond intuition. Use scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and break-even strategies to guide your business or career. Our online MBA program UAE ensures the tools are practical and workplace-ready.

Understand venture
capital

Decode the world of startups and investment. Learn valuation, cap tables, term sheets, and dilution so you can confidently navigate the UAE’s fast-growing entrepreneurial ecosystem. Perfect for founders and innovators pursuing an online degree in UAE.

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Micro MBA Syllabus

Duration: 6 hours of on-demand coursework

Course Objectives

  • Gain essential business skills for career advancement or entrepreneurship
  • Comprehensively understand financial statements
  • Learn to analyze financial ratios for company health assessment
  • Understand time value of money and its implications

Modules and Sessions

Module 1: Introduction to the Course

  • Course Overview
  • Introduction to Vital Skills in Financial Management

Module 2: Understanding Financial Statements

  • Overview of Financial Statements
  • The Role of Accounting in Producing Financial Statements
  • Detailed Exploration of the Income Statement
  • Introduction to the Balance Sheet
  • Overview of the Cash Flow Statement
  • Interconnection and Flow of Financial Statements
  • Recap of Income Statement and Balance Sheet
  • Differences Between Capex and Opex
  • Whiteboard Summary of Financial Statements
  • Quiz and Review on Financial Statement Flow

Module 3: Financial Ratio Analysis

  • Evaluating Company Health Through Ratios
  • Comparison of Company Ratios for Competitive Analysis
  • Gaining Financial Insights from Ratios
  • Understanding Solvency and Liquidity Ratios
  • The Importance of Financial Ratios in Business

Module 4: The Time Value of Money and Its Applications

  • Fundamentals of Finance Related to Time Value
  • Applying Financial Statements for Decision Making and Free Cash Flow Analysis
  • Introduction to Discounted Cash Flows and Present Value
  • Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)
  • Calculating Net Present Value (NPV)
  • Understanding Internal Rate of Return (IRR)

Module 5: Marketing

  • MBA Marketing Concepts
  • Marketing Basics
  • Market Behaviour
  • Marketing Segmentation Targeting Positioning
  • Market Size Matters
  • Marketing TAM SAM SOM
  • Marketing and Pricing
  • Marketing Content and the Customer Journey
  • Digital Marketing
  • Marketing Trends in eCommerce
  • Marketing Tools and Techniques
  • Growth Hacking Marketing
  • Niche Marketing in the Digital Age

Assessment Methods

Final Exam: Pass with >80% for a certificate of completion and a LinkedIn badge.

Materials included

  • Course slide decks and reading materials provided
  • Access to a financial calculator or spreadsheet software

Recommended Reading

Supplementary books and articles included

Course Communication

Your instructor is available for asynchronous video chat assistance, usually responding within a few hours.

Our students excel.

I recently took your MBA ASAP course, which I completed as part of our EY badges program, and I truly enjoyed it. I was particularly impressed by the way you present both simple and complex concepts in a consistent, understandable, practical, and smart manner.

Elena Litova
MBA ASAP Alumnus
Head of Brand, Ernst & Young

Big plus in your course is the structure! I have a tree map in my head now on what to focus on and what’s really important. Exactly what I needed for financial literacy as an aspiring project manager.

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eBusiness Advisor, Dell

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The MBA ASAP course provided a comprehensive understanding of financial concepts, including NPV, with practical insights and hands-on exercises.

Josephine A
MBA ASAP Alumnus

You are making so much impact. What I am getting is way valuable than the cost of the programme.  In my husband words; “all these for the amount paid”……..and my response to him was …….”he is just GIVING BACK”. Thank you and may you be fulfilled through people’s growth stories because you are touching lives.

Nkechi Yvonne Obigho
MBA ASAP Alumnus

MBA books are full of fluff

Sharpen your business skills fast

Most MBA textbooks are outdated and filled with theory you’ll never use. Our online MBA UAE program is different. Learn directly from an instructor who’s built companies, led IPOs, and mentored entrepreneurs worldwide.

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