In partnership with MSM-UM, Kuwait Maastricht College of Management MBA program provides state-of-the-art management education to educate professionals from all over the world. It has been developed for managers and entrepreneurs with at least five years of postgraduate work experience who have a passion for the challenges of managing and leading organizations in a multicultural, global context. The program is developed, constructed, supervised, and accredited by MSM UM. It combines the latest management thinking with practice and applied research, with an emphasis on leading and managing in multicultural settings.

The MBA programme at Kuwait Maastricht College of Management provides state-of-the-art management education to managers and mid-career professionals from all over the world. It has been developed for managers and entrepreneurs who have at least three years of appropriate work experience and a passion for facing the challenges involved in successfully managing and leading organizations in a multicultural, global context. The programme combines the latest management thinking with practice and applied research, with an emphasis on leading and managing in multicultural settings.

• Enhance and develop previous relevant experience in business and management.

• Prepare participants for leadership and transformational roles in business.

• Develop strategic thinking, innovation and entrepreneurial skills.

• Develop an understanding and provide experience of global business issues.

• Develop the ability to apply previous and newly acquired knowledge and experience to complex business issues in a range of contexts.

• Develop knowledge, at an advanced level, of organizations, their management and the environment in which they operate.

• Develop interpersonal and group-working skills.

• Encourage lifelong learning and personal development.

1. Certified copies of Bachelor’s degree(s) & Academic transcripts with certified English translation.
(Original copy is required for verification purpose).

2.  Bachelor degree should be accredited. 

3. English Language equivalent to either:

• TOEFL IBT score of minimum 90; TOEIC min. to 929. 

• IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5. 

Applicant can be exempted from this condition provided that he/she has completed his/her undergraduate degree in English.

4. Copy of valid Civil ID and valid passport.

5. Three personal photographs.

6. Updated CV in English.

7. Two (2) recent professional recommendation letter from companies they have been employed by.

8. Evidence of work experience. Candidates must provide letters of confirmation from current and previous employers. The letter must show job title(s) and dates of employment. Candidates should have at least five years of appropriate work experience. (In the case of candidates who have worked whilst studying, their applications will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis).

9. Motivation letter. The letter should answer the following questions in a free manner:

• Why do you apply for this program? Why would the MSM program benefit you? Are there any specific aspects in the program that were particularly appealing to you?

• Which skills do you wish to develop for your career? How do you think participating in this program will influence your future career?

• Describe 3 personal strengths and 3 weaknesses and why you (or other people) see them as such? What are your hobbies/ passions? What achievements are you proud of and why?

• Have you also applied at other schools? Are you considering other alternatives?

• The complete essay should be about 3-4 pages (Helvetica 1.0 -1.5 spacing)

10.Completed application form. KD 20 application fee.

11. After an applicant has been admitted, he/she will be required to either demonstrate a GMAT Exam with a score of 565+ (or the GMAT Focus Edition with a score of 565+ or the GMAT Exam 10th Edition with a score of 600+, or a GRE with an equivalent score) or take the five online preparatory courses (Economics, Finances, Statistics, Accounting and Write & Cite Academic Writing Readiness). These courses must be completed with a satisfactorily level prior  to the start of their first course.