Master of Artificial Intelligence in Business (MAIB), Dubai

Master of Artificial Intelligence in Business (MAIB), Dubai is a postgraduate (master's) course in data science & ai at s-p-jain-school-of-global-management-dubai in Dubai, Dubai (UAE). It takes 2 years full time, with intakes in March; September (the September 2027 fee page lists Sydney only).

s-p-jain-school-of-global-management-dubai is a private institution, ranked #6 in Asia-Pacific in the Bloomberg Businessweek Best B-Schools (as quoted by SP Jain) 2026-27. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is AED 66,252 a year, about ₹16.6 lakh. Over 2 years that is roughly AED 132,504 (≈ ₹33.1 lakh) before any yearly increase.

Year 1 Dubai tuition of USD 18,040 (March 2027 intake); Year 2 is USD 18,670. Converted at AED 3.6725 to USD 1. Visa and insurance add USD 2,200 in Year 1

Living costs near the university

Living costs for Dubai (UAE) as a whole: AED 45,000–100,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

General entry requirements at s-p-jain-school-of-global-management-dubai for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• A bachelor's degree from a recognised university; SP Jain's admission policy sets the detailed rules.
• Global MBA: at least 2 years of full-time work after graduating. The MGB is for recent graduates and early-career professionals.
• An aptitude test: GMAT, GRE, CAT, NMAT or the SP Jain Aptitude Test (SPJAT, USD 40).
• Shortlisted applicants write an essay and case analysis, take a creativity test and attend an interview; the evaluation fee is USD 50.
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so apply early.

For this course: Proof of English needed; check the MAIB admissions page for scores.

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This course starts in: March; September (the September 2027 fee page lists Sydney only).

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Dubai (UAE), then arrange accommodation.

• Valid passport (you can apply while waiting for it)
• Class 12 mark sheet (undergraduate)
• Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts (postgraduate)
• Evidence of full-time work experience (Global MBA)
• Aptitude or entrance test scores
• IELTS, TOEFL or PTE score, or certified proof of English-medium education

• Merit Scholarship, Category B (MGB and Global MBA)

  Postgraduate

  Value: Up to USD 5,000 or USD 10,000 off tuition, depending on test score

  Score bands include CAT 90–94 percentile (USD 5,000) or 95+ (USD 10,000); GMAT, GRE and SPJAT bands also apply. Interview performance counts too.

  Official page

• Merit Scholarship, Category A (MGB and Global MBA)

  Postgraduate

  Value: Amount set by SP Jain; covers tuition only

  Strong academics, high test scores, a top-ranked college or employer, a strong interview, or exceptional achievements.

  Official page

• Leadership Scholarship (MGB and Global MBA)

  Postgraduate

  Value: Amount set by the Scholarship Committee

  Recommended by the interview panel on academics, test score, interview and experience; a further interview follows.

  Official page

• Undergraduate Merit Scholarship

  BBA

  Value: Amount not published; covers tuition only

  Based on academic results and interview, with achievements in sport, social service or activities also considered. You must keep the required CGPA each year.

  Official page

• Dean's List award

  BBA (enrolled students)

  Value: 10% off the next year's tuition

  Students on the Dean's List in both semesters of an academic year.

  Official page

S P Jain School of Global Management is a private business school that teaches across several cities. Its Dubai campus opened in 2004 as the school's first international campus, and it sits in Dubai International Academic City. Degrees are Australian qualifications awarded by S P Jain, which is registered with Australia's regulator TEQSA.

SP Jain is known for multi-city study. On the Global MBA and the Master of Global Business, students spend four months in Singapore and eight months in Dubai. On the BBA, the first year is in Dubai or Singapore, the second year in Dubai and the last two years in Sydney. The Master of Applied Finance and Wealth Management splits its year between Mumbai and Dubai.

Data Science & AI courses at other universities in Dubai (UAE)

• Master of Science in Artificial Intelligenceabu-dhabi-university-dubai-campus2 years (30 credit hours); blended · AED 48,750 / year
• Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (M.S.A.I.)american-university-in-dubaiAbout 2 years full time (30 credit hours) · AED 72,450 / year
• MBA in Business AnalyticsBITS Pilani, Dubai Campus2 years (3 semesters of classes + internship or dissertation) · AED 33,600 / year
• Master of Science (MSc) in Artificial Intelligencebritish-university-in-dubaiFull or part time; 180 credits (BUiD does not state the length) · AED 85,000 / year
• Master of Science in Business AnalyticsCanadian University Dubai30 credit hours (CUD does not state the length) · AED 84,263 / year
• Master of Science in Artificial IntelligenceCanadian University Dubai33 credit hours (CUD does not state the length) · AED 135,135 / year

More courses at s-p-jain-school-of-global-management-dubai

• Global MBA (GMBA)12 months full time (4 months Singapore, 8 months Dubai) · AED 154,686 / year
• Master of Global Business (MGB)16 months full time, including a 4-month internship (4 months Singapore, 8 months Dubai) · AED 141,134 / year
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)4 years full time (Year 1 Dubai or Singapore, Year 2 Dubai, Years 3–4 Sydney) · AED 103,932 / year
• Master of Applied Finance and Wealth Management (MFWM)12 months full time (6 months Mumbai, 6 months Dubai) · AED 74,552 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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