MBA in Strategic Management and Leadership in Qatar
European Institute of Management and Technology (EIMT) · Delivered with Edzip Education
Managing well runs what exists; strategic leadership decides what should exist next. This online MBA in Strategic Management and Leadership is for experienced managers, entrepreneurs and family business successors aiming at director-level roles. It carries 90 ECTS and runs for 18 months on the regular route, with a 6-month top-up route also available. You join any month, with no residency and no GMAT, GRE or language test. EIMT is a private institution in Zug, Switzerland, and Edzip Education supports you from Doha.
Programme at a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Award | MBA in Strategic Management and Leadership, awarded by EIMT. |
| Credits | 90 ECTS |
| Format | 100% online on the university's LMS, with flexible study times (about 10 to 15 hours a week), delivered through distance education in Qatar distance education qatar |
| Structure | Core MBA modules and specialist strategy and leadership modules, ending with a supervised applied project |
| Duration | 18 months on the regular route, with a fixed timeline that keeps you on track |
| Accelerated route | 6-month top-up route |
| Intake | Every month |
| Tests | Admission without GMAT, GRE or language tests |
| Residency | Study from Qatar, with no travel needed |
| Credit transfer | Up to 9 ECTS from prior postgraduate study |
| Scholarship | Up to 30% of total tuition for eligible candidates, assessed in the standard admissions review |
| Fees | Shared by your Edzip advisor during your consultation, with payment in full upfront or monthly |
Why you can trust this programme
- Accreditation: EIMT holds private accreditation and memberships. See Accreditation and recognition.
- Institution type and location: EIMT is a private higher education institution at Hinterbergstrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Zug, Switzerland, operated by Euro American Education GmbH.
- Alumni: EIMT reports more than 1,000 graduates from over 20 countries across its programmes.
- Edzip's local role: Edzip Education is a Doha-based online degree provider. We support you from admission to graduation.
- Who does what: EIMT teaches, supervises, examines and awards the degree. Edzip guides you from admission to graduation.
What is the MBA in Strategic Management and Leadership?
This is a Master of Business Administration focused on the organisation as a whole rather than a single function. It covers corporate strategy, organisational design and culture, leadership psychology, people strategy, global expansion and digital strategy.
It sits beside EIMT's functional MBAs in Logistics, Project Management and Risk, which suit professionals who know their specialism. This one suits people whose next step is leading across functions.
Two examples of who it suits:
- A senior manager who executes well and now wants to take part in direction-setting and investment decisions.
- A family business successor moving a company from founder-led to professionally led.
About EIMT and Edzip Education
The European Institute of Management and Technology (EIMT) is a private higher education institution at Hinterbergstrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Zug, Switzerland, operated by Euro American Education GmbH.
EIMT teaches, supervises, examines and awards the degree. Edzip guides you from admission to graduation through Edzip's guidance services in Qatar . Edzip Education is a Doha-based online degree provider offering programmes designed for real career advancement: industry-relevant options that build practical knowledge, strengthen professional expertise and prepare you for greater career opportunities.
How do I get my degree attested for Qatar?
- Switzerland: Swiss ministry attestation of your degree documents.
- Qatar Embassy in Switzerland: Attests the documents.
- Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA): Completes the attestation.
Documents Required:
(All documents must be submitted in English)
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Who this programme is for
It suits people who already carry leadership responsibility and want a framework for senior decisions. Because it is part-time and online, it works as one of the online degrees for working professionals in Qatar
Who it is for
What you can achieve
Career paths after the MBA in Strategic Management and Leadership
The usual route runs from senior manager to director, then to VP, general manager or managing director. The strategy, leadership and finance content is aimed at the decisions made at those levels.
A second route is family business leadership, where the organisational design and people modules cover governance structures and succession planning. A third is entrepreneurial scaling, with modules on business model design, innovation leadership and international expansion. Some graduates also move towards board advisory work.
Your results depend on your experience and the roles you target.
Eligibility
Academic route
A bachelor's degree in any discipline, or a relevant professional qualification. If you do not yet hold a bachelor's degree, you can apply with a Level 7 certification and 5 or more years of related management, leadership or professional experience.
Tests
Admission works without GMAT, GRE or language tests.
Credit transfer
Up to 9 ECTS from prior postgraduate study. Contact Edzip before applying to check your eligibility.
Top-up route
Ask an Edzip advisor to confirm whether the 6-month route fits your background.
The Curriculum: Strategic Management and Leadership
Explore a comprehensive curriculum combining core business management, advanced strategic leadership and practical organisational research. The programme develops the knowledge and skills to lead organisational transformation, strengthen competitive advantage and make informed strategic decisions in a changing global business environment.
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Core Business Management and Strategic Leadership
Develop a strong foundation in financial management, marketing, innovation and executive leadership. Explore strategic financial management, competitive positioning, business model design and strategic management frameworks to strengthen business decision-making and leadership capabilities.
Build expertise in corporate strategy, organisational design, leadership psychology, talent development and international business expansion. Explore digital strategy, AI governance and technology leadership to manage organisational change, develop high-performance teams and navigate global business challenges.
Apply your learning through a supervised project focused on a real strategic challenge within your organisation. Investigate practical business issues such as international market entry, organisational transformation, succession planning or strategic leadership development.
How You Study, Get Assessed and Complete Your Qualification
You progress through the modules on the university's LMS at times that suit a senior role, and your supervised applied project, based on a real challenge in your own work, completes the programme. You receive a certificate and transcript on completion. See our page on online graduation ceremonies in Qatar.
Your supervisor guides the project, and the Student Support team helps with study questions.
Accreditations, Quality Recognition & Memberships
EIMT is connected with respected quality bodies and professional associations, reflecting our commitment to high academic standards and continuous improvement.
Standards
Recognition
Networks
Applies programme and institutional quality standards recognised by many employers and academic partners.
Certificate
Validates the managerial and global-management components of EIMT's curriculum.
Certificate
Places EIMT in a Brussels-based network of professional higher education institutions.
Certificate
An additional quality mark covering EIMT's School of Computer Science.
CertificateInstitutional status: EIMT is a private higher education institution in Cham, Zug, operated by Euro American Education GmbH. It stands apart from the state-chartered Swiss universities.
For GCC applicants: Qatar’s Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) reviews recognition separately from the accreditations above. If you are targeting a government role, check with your HR team or regulator before you enrol. Edzip supports you with that check at no cost.
Why choose this MBA through Edzip
EIMT's role
EIMT runs admissions, teaching and assessment, and awards the degree.
Edzip's support
Edzip reviews your background, checks your documents and application before submission, explains your offer, and stays available throughout your studies.
Format fit
About 10 to 15 hours a week with no fixed class times and no travel, so you can study around a senior role.
Award
An MBA in Strategic Management and Leadership awarded by EIMT, with certificate and transcript.
Scholarship
Up to 30% of total tuition for eligible candidates.
Employer funding
Edzip prepares a documentation pack (programme outline, accreditation details) for internal approval.
MBA in Strategic Management and Leadership vs Functional MBA
Understand how an MBA in Strategic Management and Leadership differs from specialised MBAs in Logistics, Project Management and Risk Management. While functional MBAs develop expertise in a specific business area, the Strategic Management and Leadership MBA focuses on organisation-wide strategy, leadership and business transformation. Compare both pathways to identify the qualification that best aligns with your career ambitions.
| Item | MBA in Strategic Management and Leadership | Functional EIMT MBAs (Logistics, Project Management, Risk) |
|---|---|---|
| Level |
Postgraduate MBA, 90 ECTS
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Postgraduate MBA, 90 ECTS |
| Focus |
Organisation-wide strategy, culture and leadership
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One functional specialism plus MBA core |
| Research |
Applied strategy and leadership project
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Applied project in the chosen function |
| Best for |
Professionals aiming to lead across functions or whole organisations
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Professionals with a clear functional career path |
| Tests |
Admission without GMAT, GRE or language tests
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Admission without GMAT, GRE or language tests |
If you are sure of your functional specialism, one of the other MBAs may fit better.
How to Apply for the MBA in Strategic Management and Leadership
Start your MBA journey with personalised guidance from Edzip Education. From eligibility assessment and profile review to document preparation, university application and enrolment, our team supports you throughout the admissions process. Once EIMT confirms your admission, you receive your LMS access and can begin studying at your chosen monthly intake.
1. Free consultation.
Edzip reviews your background and ambitions and confirms eligibility and timing.
2. Profile review.
Edzip helps you present your leadership record in your personal statement.
3. Document preparation.
You gather scanned educational credentials or qualifications, your passport, a photograph and an updated CV, with Edzip's review.
4. Submission.
You apply through EIMT's admissions portal after Edzip reviews it.
5. Offer and scholarship.
EIMT sends your admission letter within 3 working days, and Edzip explains the offer, any scholarship and payment options.
6. Start.
You receive your LMS login from the university, and your studies begin at your chosen monthly intake.
Frequently Asked Questions
A 90 ECTS online MBA focused on organisation-wide strategy and leadership, awarded by EIMT.
You study on the university's LMS with no fixed class times and no residency. Many students apply the material directly to their current leadership roles.
The regular route takes 18 months on a fixed timeline, and most candidates plan for about 10 to 15 hours a week.
Yes. A 6-month top-up route is available. An Edzip advisor can confirm whether it fits your background.
EIMT holds QAHE institutional accreditation and ACBSP candidate status, belongs to EURASHE, ATHEA and USDLA, and reports ISO/IEC 40180:2017 certification. See Accreditation and recognition.
Qatar's MoEHE reviews recognition separately, so check with your employer or regulator before enrolling.
Strategic management is about long-term direction, resource allocation and sustainable advantage. General management also covers the day-to-day running of functions. This MBA focuses on the strategic layer.
It is built around the whole organisation rather than one function. See the comparison table.
It is most useful when you can connect the frameworks to real leadership situations, which is why it suits experienced managers.
Yes. The organisational design module covers structure, governance and culture, and the people module covers succession planning. Edzip can discuss your situation at consultation.
Admission works without GMAT, GRE or language tests. You need a bachelor's degree, or a Level 7 certification with 5+ years of related experience. Up to 9 ECTS may transfer from prior postgraduate study. See Eligibility.
Your Edzip advisor shares the current fee during your consultation. Eligible candidates can receive up to 30% of total tuition, assessed in the standard admissions review with no separate application.
Intake runs every month. The university issues your admission letter within 3 working days.
Yes, after attestation through the Swiss ministry, the Qatar Embassy in Switzerland and Qatar MOFA.
Target roles include director, VP, general manager and managing director. Your results grow from your experience and goals.
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