Are you ready to lead the way for a better world? Georgetown University in Dubai offers managers and executives in the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia (MENASA) region the opportunity to complete two of the university’s top programs from the DIFC Academy in Dubai. With curricula designed and taught by the same faculty as the U.S.-based programs, the Executive MBA in Dubai and Master’s in International Business and Policy Dubai tailors each program to the business climate of the region. The result? You will be prepared to advance your career, your organization, and the region.

Executive MBA Dubai
The Executive MBA Dubai program brings Georgetown University’s top-ranked Executive MBA to the MENASA region, with monthly class weekends held in-person at the DIFC Academy. Designed for working professionals, the course spans 20 months and offers senior decision-makers and executives the opportunity to advance their international and regional business capabilities and gain a deeper understanding of how to lead public or private organizations in the region and beyond. Students learn from the school’s U.S.-based professors and participate in three week-long residencies in both Dubai and Washington, D.C.

M.A. in International Business and Policy in Dubai
The M.A. in International Business and Policy Dubai program adapts the university’s signature IBP program for the MENASA region. Offered jointly by the McDonough School of Business and School of Foreign Service, the program bridges the realms of business and international affairs, emphasizing sustainable growth, innovation, and social impact. It teaches participants how business influences policy, how policy shapes business, and how to strategically engage the global economy, catering to both public and private sector professionals.
Why Choose Georgetown University in Dubai for Your Business Master’s Degree?
- Find solutions rooted in values. Georgetown University is grounded in a set of universal values that drive all we do. Core to our mission is interreligious understanding, a commitment to a sustainable future, care of the whole person, and service to the common good.
- Build your global mindset. Georgetown University is a true international institution, with a diverse set of faculty, students, and offerings around the world. We bring this into the classroom and embed all of our McDonough School of Business programs with the context you will need to lead your organization in an interconnected world.
- Grow personally and professionally. Our community is united around the concept of cura personalis, or care of the whole person. Our professors, career advisors, and administrators focus on your lifelong career development and personal goals, as well as your academic ones.
- Add a globally-renowned university to your resume. Georgetown University is recognized across the world for its academic excellence and the impact made by alumni.
- Become part of the Georgetown network. Join a global alumni network of 220,000 graduates across all of the university’s programs, expanding your access to mentorship, guidance, and connections.
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Dubai International Financial Centre
DIFC Academy, Gate Village 2, Level 3
PO Box 74777, Dubai, UAE
Lana Dajani
Director of Admissions and Business Development
Lana Dajani is the director of admissions and business development for Georgetown University’s programs in Dubai, where she oversees admissions, recruitment, and marketing. With more than 15 years of experience spanning higher education and the private sector, she brings expertise in business development, strategic planning, and student recruitment. Before joining Georgetown, Dajani worked with Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business in Dubai, leading initiatives across admissions, operations, and business development. In addition to her professional roles, she is the author of two children’s books, reflecting her passion for education and storytelling. A proud Georgetown alumna, she holds a B.S. in Foreign Service and an M.A. in International Law.
