National Academy of Leadership & Innovation
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Executive degrees

EMBA & DBA through international partnerships

Degrees in rare, specialist fields that match the academy's specialisms and the future needs of Oman and the Gulf.

Executive degrees

Through partnerships with international universities and business schools, the academy will offer the Executive MBA (EMBA) and the applied Doctor of Business Administration (DBA). Both build on the academy's core specialisms, so diploma and fellowship hours can count toward them.

The academic partnerships are in preparation. Partner universities and admission details will be announced once the agreements and official approvals are in place.

Executive MBA (EMBA)

A professional degree for practising executives that links advanced management knowledge to the real challenges of their organizations.

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

An applied doctorate for senior leaders and experts that ends in research solving a real problem in their organization or sector.

EMBA · DBA

Specialist tracks

Four tracks aligned with the academy's core specialisms.

EMBA & DBA in

Governance & Compliance

Prepares fiduciary leaders, board members and legal experts to lead oversight, integrity and capital-market compliance.

EMBA & DBA in

Leadership & Innovation

Prepares executives and founders to shape transformation strategy, steer investment in new technology and run agile organizations.

EMBA & DBA in

Sustainability & ESG

A specialist track in green-economy investment, issuing sustainable sukuk and bonds, and leading carbon-neutral plans.

EMBA & DBA in

NGO & Civil Society Management

A dedicated track for the third sector, focused on the finances of endowments and associations, impact investment and strong institutions.

EMBA · DBA

Sector tracks

Two tracks for two sectors at the heart of national development.

EMBA & DBA in

Healthcare Facilities Leadership

Governance of hospitals and medical cities, health economics, pharmaceutical supply chains and value-based care.

EMBA & DBA in

Educational Institutions Leadership

School and university policy, innovation in digital learning models, and managing academic accreditation and education finance.

Stackable hours

From a workshop to a doctorate

Programs are designed to connect, so participants never start from zero when they move up.

1

Workshop or course

A focused start in one specialism.

2

Professional diploma

Linked modules that build on it.

3

Executive MBA

Your earlier hours count toward it.

4

Applied DBA

Research that solves a real problem.

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