Dean's Message
I am proud that the College of Business at Al Ain University earned the prestigious accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International in February 2022. This recognition places us among an elite group of fewer than six percent of business schools worldwide that meet AACSB's rigorous standards. Today, we stand alongside leading universities in over 65 countries and territories, united in our commitment to providing high-quality business education.
AACSB accreditation results from years of perseverance and teamwork by the highly dedicated College of Business faculty and staff. It affirms what we have recognized: Al Ain University business students are among the best and brightest, with a drive and determination to become entrepreneurs, business leaders, and lifelong learners.
The College of Business (COB) at Al Ain University prepares students for leadership roles, fosters entrepreneurial growth, and conducts impactful research that enhances business practices. Undergraduate and graduate students acquire transferable skills and knowledge that prepare them to lead effectively.
The College's faculty, drawn from around the world, achieves rigorous standards in teaching effectiveness, research productivity, and impactful community service. The College attracts motivated students and engages them in the highest level of state-of-the-art business education.
Recognizing that career paths change, the College offers a Bachelor's program in seven majors: Management, Accounting, Finance and Banking, Marketing, Human Resources, Management Information Systems, and Business Analytics. We also offer an MBA program in general management with three focus areas: Business Analytics, Healthcare Management, and Project Management. Our faculty engages undergraduate and graduate students in their research and provides them with experiential learning opportunities, including case studies, client projects, and internships, to prepare students to become leaders in their field of study.
The College has launched two new graduate programs: the Master of Science (MSc) in Business Data Analytics and the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) from the current academic year 2025-2026. These additions demonstrate our commitment to offering advanced, future-focused education that addresses the evolving needs of business and industry.
Furthermore, students are encouraged to develop and test their business ideas through support in our "Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship" course, which is offered in conjunction with an incubation facility. The College of Business at Al Ain University is dedicated to providing our students with a highly engaging educational experience that enables them to utilize their enhanced knowledge, skills, abilities, and confidence to become entrepreneurs and business leaders of tomorrow, making a noticeable impact on the local and regional community.
The College of Business is proud to be a signatory of the United Nations Principles for Responsible Management Education (UNPRME). This commitment reflects our dedication to integrating sustainability, ethics, and social responsibility into our teaching, research, and community engagement. By aligning with UNPRME, we reaffirm our commitment to developing future leaders who will bring a responsible mindset and make a positive contribution to business and society, both locally and globally.
I am thrilled to welcome you to the College and encourage you to take advantage of its numerous opportunities.
Zafar Husain, PhD
Dean, College of Business