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Saudi Arabia

Saudi Electronic University

Master of Business Administration

Saudi Electronic University offers a Master of Business Administration in a blended format that combines traditional and distance learning at its Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah branches. The study plan says the program is taught exclusively in English and consists of 12 courses and 36 credit hours over four semesters, normally two academic years. Published tuition is 2,250 SAR per credit hour, or 81,000 SAR in total, excluding VAT. Admission is limited to Saudi nationals and non-Saudis living in the Kingdom with a valid Iqama, and requires a business-related bachelor's degree plus an approved English test unless a published waiver applies. A separate Executive MBA is priced on the same fee page and is not this record.

The school’s page presented this as a current program. Last checked 2026-10-27. Confirm the details with the school before you apply.

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Country of the award
Saudi Arabia
Delivery
Hybrid or blended
Residency
Required
Duration
Not confirmed
Language
English
Tuition
Tuition not published
Admissions test
GMAT or GRE rule not published
Business school
College of Administrative and Financial Sciences

Overview

Official award title
Master of Business Administration
University
Saudi Electronic University
Business school or department
College of Administrative and Financial Sciences
Awarding institution
Saudi Electronic University
Awarding note
Degree-awarding institution recorded as the university that publishes the program.
Country of the award
Saudi Arabia
Location recorded
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Executive MBA label
Not labeled executive
Named pathways
No named specialization. This can still be a general MBA.

Study format and residency

Delivery
Hybrid or blended. The English program page says the MBA uses blended education, combining traditional learning and distance learning. It is offered at the Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah branches for men and women.
Duration
Two academic years, described as a theoretical year and a practical year for the thesis or research project, across four semesters.
Credits
36 credit hours (12 courses of 3 credit hours).
Teaching languages
English
Complete program in English
Yes
Language requirement
A valid score on an approved English test is required. The requirement is waived for specified English-medium graduates, including graduates of universities in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia or New Zealand that are recognised by the Ministry of Education, and for a named group of Prince Musaid bin Abdulrahman University graduates. Exact score cut-offs were not printed on the pages reviewed.
Mandatory residency
Yes
Residency detail
The program is blended and tied to the Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah branches. The pages do not state how many on-campus sessions or exams are required.
Intakes
Current intake not confirmed

Admissions

Previous degree
A bachelor's degree in business administration or a related administrative field from a university recognised by the Ministry of Education. Minimum GPA 2.00/4.00 or 3.00/5.00, with a possible exception down to 1.50/4.00 or 2.50/5.00. Applicants whose bachelor's degree is not in an administrative field must complete a preparatory semester.
GMAT or GRE
GMAT or GRE rule not published
Test detail
The English MBA pages reviewed do not mention the GMAT or GRE.
Geographic eligibility
Saudi nationals, or non-Saudis residing in Saudi Arabia with a valid Iqama. Degrees from outside the Kingdom must be accredited under Ministry of Education rules.

Tuition and funding

Published tuition
Tuition not published
Fee notes
No program tuition figure was confirmed on the official pages reviewed.

Accreditation

Accreditation
No accreditation is listed on this profile. That does not mean the school is unrecognized.
Outcomes
No salary or employment figure is published here. This directory does not estimate outcomes.

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