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Abu Dhabi School of Management

The Abu Dhabi School of Management (ADSM) was established in 2011 and is owned by the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry. It teaches management, entrepreneurship and leadership, and all its programmes are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation. At its 2023 graduation, 205 graduates received degrees in four programmes.

Updated October 2026 · Figures checked 22 October 2026

Established
20111
Established
Graduates in 2023
2053
Graduates in 2023

Abu Dhabi School of Management

At a glance

At a glance
Item Detail
Name in Arabic كلية أبوظبي للإدارة
Emirate Abu Dhabi
Location Abu Dhabi
Founded 2011
Type Business school owned by the Abu Dhabi Chamber
Website adsm.ac.ae
Licence Active in the CAA register

Source: Commission for Academic Accreditation: register entry, Abu Dhabi School of Management4

Programmes

  • Bachelor of Science in Management (digital technologies management focus)
  • Master of Business Administration
  • MSc in Sustainable Business Excellence
  • MSc in Leadership and Organizational Development
  • MSc in Business Analytics (AI management or big data management)

Source: Abu Dhabi School of Management: Programmes2

Before you rely on a degree

An active institutional licence does not mean every programme is accredited. Check the exact programme in the CAA register before enrolling, or before relying on a degree when hiring.4

Sources

  1. Abu Dhabi Chamber: Abu Dhabi School of Management news (June 2023)
  2. Abu Dhabi School of Management: Programmes
  3. Abu Dhabi Chamber: ADSM graduation ceremony 2023 (February 2023)
  4. Commission for Academic Accreditation: register entry, Abu Dhabi School of Management

Figures checked 22 October 2026. Prepared by Invest-Emirates.ae for general information. It is not investment, tax or legal advice; please confirm details with a qualified adviser before acting.

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