NYU’s Stern School of Business, in partnership with NYU Abu Dhabi, is launching a one-year MBA program in Abu Dhabi that has been successful in New York City. The program, called Stern at NYUAD, will also host the 2025 Global Real Estate Markets Conference sponsored by the Chen Institute for Global Real Estate Finance. This conference will take place on February 12 and 13 and feature leading experts from around the world.
We spoke with Robert Salomon, Dean of Stern at NYUAD to learn more about this exciting new program.
Q: Can you tell us about how this MBA program came to be and what sets it apart from its U.S. counterpart?
A: With rapid economic growth and diversification happening throughout the Middle East region, there is a high demand for business education and skilled professionals who can contribute to its development. This makes it an ideal time for our one-year full-time MBA program at NYU Abu Dhabi which brings together academic excellence from New York University’s prestigious Stern School of Business specifically tailored for MENA region.
While our curriculum closely follows that of our rigorous U.S.-based counterpart, we have added regional focus through experiential internships as well as an accelerated one-year structure. Our students also benefit from spending part of their studies in New York City where they gain valuable skills needed to become future leaders making positive impact not just within UAE but across MENA region too.
Q: Does your student body reflect similar diversity seen at your partner institution?
A: One unique aspect about UAE is its global outlook coupled with diverse demographics which make it attractive destination among international students seeking opportunities within dynamic economies like ours here in UAE or even beyond borders globally speaking! As such being based out here allows us access not only local talent pool but those coming all over world eager explore prospects found right here!
Our goal then becomes ensuring we bring together diverse perspectives enriching overall learning experience while also preparing our students for successful careers in this region and beyond.
Q: Why is now the perfect time to launch the Global Real Estate Markets Conference?
A: With its strategic location, Abu Dhabi serves as an ideal host city for our Global Real Estate Markets Conference. It is home to two of world’s most significant real estate markets – Dubai and Abu Dhabi- both serving as major hubs for investment, development, and capital sourcing. The theme of this conference “Connecting Capital and Strategies for New Real Estate Cycle” reflects how these markets are leading during a period of immense change within industry.
Just like real estate sector itself which has been undergoing transformational changes lately; Stern too embraces such shifts! As such we have taken lead through Chen Center that focuses on global real estate ensuring practitioners remain informed equipped future!
By hosting this conference at NYU’s Stern School of Business in Abu Dhabi we bring together thought leaders from around globe including New York City London Mumbai among others discussing latest trends shaping international landscape today! We will explore topics like sustainability climate resilience patterns investments divestments work environment (e.g., remote work shift commercial residential) disruptive technologies AI specifically looking into opportunities MENA South Asia regions while globally sessions focus on capital flows risks deploying funds across established emerging markets. As 2025 begins dynamic shifts seen international capital flows with heightened interest towards Gulf India driven by their rapid growth increasing stability economic resilience!
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