An immersive and highly practical business education program delivered by top tier business and consulting professionals focused on the needs and requirements of the MENA region.
Enroll NowOur mission is to deliver the most distinctive and practical business education for Middle East professionals. Designed and led by top-tier industry experts and management consultants, our curriculum blends real-world case studies with hands-on learning to equip you with the skills needed to think and act like a seasoned business strategist.
Throughout the program, you’ll tackle a series of real business challenges—such as estimating market size, crafting growth strategies, or making M&A decisions. We will introduce you to powerful frameworks and methodologies used by top management consultants, illustrating how they can be applied effectively in real-world scenarios.
A significant portion of the program is dedicated to interactive case studies, allowing you to roll up your sleeves and solve complex business problems in a collaborative, hands-on environment.
Beyond the program, you’ll become part of the Mustashar MiniMBA Alumni Community, connecting you with a network of accomplished professionals across diverse industries and functions—an invaluable resource for long-term career growth and collaboration.
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A program delivered by Alumni of McKinsey & Company and The Boston Consulting Group.
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Consultants and Advisors
The program is designed by former consultants from top tier consulting firms. The focus is on how to think about different types of business problems from a first principles point of view. This will strengthen your consulting toolkit and will enable you to deliver more impactful solutions to your clients.
Entrepreneurs
Acquire the essential business fundamentals every start-up founder needs, from finance and marketing to strategy and execution. Our MiniMBA emphasizes hands-on learning through practical exercises, ensuring all participants walk away with tangible skills and a valuable alumni community to support long-term growth.
Non-Business Professionals
Transitioning into a broader business role can feel daunting, especially when coming from technical or highly specialized backgrounds. Our MiniMBA demystifies core business concepts and frameworks using a first-principles approach, reinforced by collaborative group exercises. The MiniMBA program will provide you with the know-how to excel in new responsibilities and to contribute meaningfully at a higher strategic level.
Fresh Grads and Young Professionals
Starting your career on the right foot, or transitioning from a junior to a managerial role, means understanding how your organization operates and how you can add value. The MiniMBA provides a clear roadmap how to go from academic theories to practical business applications, giving you the tools to thrive in a professional environment.
The program is designed and delivered by top tier consulting and business professionals. The Mustashar MiniMBA is not about theory — it’s about learning directly from leaders in the field who “have been there and done that”.
The program is delivered with live instructors in interactive fashion with more than half the time spent on exercises and group discussions to facilitate learning.
Our program is laser-focused on practical knowledge that can be applied immediately. We only cover frameworks and tools that enable real-world results.
All participants will join our alumni community, creating life-time value and connections. The alumni community will feature subgroups by background (e.g., healthcare professionals, finance professionals) as well as domain interest (e.g., entrepreneurship, strategy).
The program goes over 5 consecutive Saturdays and covers 10 different modules. All modules typically follow the same basic structure:
Virtual program delivery
Modules are standalone and independent of each other
No prior knowledge needed to attend course
English Language Delivery
We introduce a specific type of business challenge or framework (e.g., "lean management" or “market sizing"), explain how it is relevant, as well as common approaches to think about this topic in a realistic day-to-day business scenario, showcasing several examples.
Interactive Case Studies: Participants are split into small groups to work together on a realistic case study, followed by a reflective debrief with faculty and other participants.
Open Q&A and discussion with faculty on case or any other questions participants might have on the topic.
The Mustashar MiniMBA is extension of the Mustashar Accelerator program, a management consulting accelerator program launched in 2023 with 3.5k+ participants till date. Below is a small selection of the feedback received on our Mustashar Accelerator programs. The Mustashar MiniMBA has been designed based on the same principles and is being delivered by the same faculty.
I'm grateful to Dr. Annas Abedin, Mustashar Accelerator team, and collaborated consultants for the rich sessions that led to the success of the program. Looking forward to more programs, and thank you
This intensive 4-day program was an incredible journey, designed to elevate business acumen and build advanced problem-solving skills. It was an honor to learn from seasoned management consultants from top-tier firms like McKinsey & Company and The Boston Consulting Group.
A huge thank to the Mustashar Accelerator - مسرعة مستشار team and Dr. Annas Abedin for facilitating such a transformative experience.
Looking forward to applying these new skills to tackle complex challenges and drive impactful solutions!
In the VUCA world today, it's essential to hone different skills, and problem-solving is one of them.
As a participant, I've had the privilege of applying problem-solving across various topics, including Market Entry, Growth Strategies, Market Sizing, Pricing, and M&A. This diverse experience has honed my ability to adapt and find innovative solutions in any business context.
The CaseMaster: Advanced Problem Solving certification was created and is facilitated by seasoned management consultants hailing from top-tier consulting firms such as McKinsey & BCG.
The course helped me sharpen my problem solving skills . Four weeks of practical training while solving complex problems and studying a divers set of case studies in the fields of (Profitability ,market entry, Pricing M&A ...)
A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Annas Abedin ,Al Mustashar Accelerator team and all the inspiring trainers.
Looking forward to apply these learning in my career going forward!
It’s been an enjoyable journey full of insights, and I can't wait to apply what I’ve learned in my field.
Special thanks to Dr. Annas Abedin whose professionalism and expertise truly set the standard for excellence. Your guidance made this experience invaluable and the rest of the team 🙏🏻 I will definitely reserve a spot for myself if there are upcoming courses :)
Looking forward to applying these skills to tackle complex challenges and make a greater impact in the field.
This experience provided invaluable insights and equipped me with advanced tools for tackling complex business cases.
A huge thank you to Dr. Annas Abedin and Dr. Cyrille Alheritiere for their expertise and guidance throughout the program. Their mentorship was instrumental in deepening my understanding and honing my problem-solving skills.
This 4-day intensive experience has been transformative, equipping me with invaluable skills in problem-solving and strategic thinking. I’m looking forward to applying these skills to make a greater impact in my professional journey!
A special thanks to Dr. Annas Abedin for being the great teacher that he is and to the great team at for their guidance and support throughout this journey.
This transformative experience has equipped me with advanced problem-solving skills and a structured approach to tackling complex business challenges.
The program provided a hands-on, case-based learning journey where we tackled real-life business problems, such as market sizing, growth strategies, and policy development. Using tools and methodologies inspired by top-tier consulting practices, I learned how to break down problems, analyze data effectively, and deliver actionable solutions.
The program takes place 9:00am - 3:30pm KSA time (10:00am - 04:30pm UAE time) on five consecutive Saturdays (12 April, 19 April, 26 April, 03 May, 10 May - all 2025). The program will be delivered virtually via Zoom. Breaks for lunch and prayer will be provided.
The most foundational skill to be able to master a business challenge of any kind is the ability to think from first principles. Mastering this skill is critical to eliminate biases, solve complex problems, and to create a comprehensive understanding of different business functions and frameworks. In this introductory module, we cover a powerful problem-solving approach that will lay the groundwork for all subsequent modules in this program.
Mastering how to think about growth is critical for any business. All businesses are fundamentally looking to grow, and there are many different ways to do so. For example, a KSA food brand looking to expand could focus on increasing sales of existing products in KSA, add additional products (e.g., beverages) to its portfolio in KSA, or expand with the existing product portfolio to additional countries
Market sizing skills are essential for assessing market opportunities and potential. They are crucial for strategic planning and investment decisions. Examples for typical market sizing efforts may include assessing the demand for sports tourism in KSA, or the market potential for telemedicine services
A lot of different questions have to be considered when entering a new market (e.g., competitive landscape, political and legal factors, etc.). Examples for market entry efforts could be an international pharmaceutical company looking to launch one of their products in KSA, or a local company looking to enter a new market in the same country
Mergers & Acquisitions are an important tool for large organizations to improve growth and build long-term business sustainability. For example, an automaker could develop software for its cars from scratch, or acquire a specialized software start-up focused on cars to speed up their journey to create a proprietary software stack. We cover the rationales for M&A deals, as well as the most important business valuation methods.
As a business leader, it is important to have a deep understanding not only of key profit levers, but also of the different ways profitability is typically measured (e.g., distinguishing between gross profit, net profit, cash flow, contribution margins, return on capital invested, and other critical terminologies).
Pricing is one of the most important and undervalued drivers of any sales and profitability efforts for any business, with a sheer unlimited number of options (e.g., value-based pricing, cost-plus pricing, competition-based pricing, volume pricing, bundling, etc.). Knowing how to best think the solution space in pricing is a key competency for any business leader
Reducing process inefficiencies / improving productivity are critical business levers across all functions and sectors. Frameworks like Lean Management and Six Sigma are today applied in healthcare, government, manufacturing, and many other sectors and are critical competencies to master for any business professional
Whether you’re in a corporate role overseeing new initiatives or planning to start your own venture, entrepreneurship is an essential skill in today’s rapidly evolving economy. In this session, based on real-life examples from the region, we’ll explore effective strategies for launching new services or businesses, as well as common pitfalls to avoid.
Technology is advancing at lightning speed, enabling you to build products, create marketing assets, launch campaigns, and connect with customers—all with just a few clicks. In this session, we’ll dive into the most impactful AI tools on the market and demonstrate how you can use them in your day-to-day job role, as well as how you can use them for personal growth and development.
At the Mustashar MiniMBA, you have the opportunity to learn from the best! Our instructors are all seasoned consultants or industry professionals from top tier firms, bringing real-world insights directly to you. Below is an illustrative overview of the type of instructors who will join the program as faculty.
Co-Founder, Mustashar Accelerator
Main Faculty
Independent Consultant, Former McKinsey and UBS
Main Faculty
The Mustashar MiniMBA is an intensive business education program designed for professionals in the Middle East. It offers a practical, hands-on approach to solving business problems, equipping participants with the analytical tools and strategic thinking used by top-tier management consultants.
This program is ideal for:
The Mustashar MiniMBA is a high-impact, condensed program focused on practical application. It is designed to provide actionable insights in a short timeframe of just a few weeks, making it accessible to busy professionals who want to learn and apply business strategies immediately.
The curriculum is structured into 10 main modules (please check the Program Schedule section on this page for more details on each module):
The program is highly interactive and structured as follows:
The program is designed for busy professionals. It goes over five Saturdays (9am – 3:30pm KSA time | 10am – 4:30pm UAE time) with a compact schedule. Homework and pre-read materials will be provided between sessions. Please check the Program Schedule section on this page for more details.
Yes! Participants who successfully complete the program will receive a certificate of completion for participating in the Mustashar MiniMBA, which can be added to their professional credentials on LinkedIn.
The program is led by top-tier industry experts and management consultants with extensive experience in business strategy, corporate leadership, and consulting. They bring real-world insights to help participants bridge the gap between theory and practice. Please check the Faculty section for more details on their backgrounds.
By completing the Mustashar MiniMBA, you will:
Yes! Graduates become part of the Mustashar MiniMBA Alumni Community, a valuable network of professionals from diverse industries. This community offers ongoing networking opportunities, knowledge sharing, and potential career collaborations.
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Yes! We have special rates available for companies wishing to enroll multiple colleagues.
Unfortunately, instalments are currently not available.
Yes! Many companies sponsor employees for professional development. We can provide necessary documentation to help you secure employer sponsorship.
Please reach out to us on [email protected] - we would be thrilled to provide you with any additional information you might need.
Register now for Cohort 1 to get a 10% EarlyBird Discount
A program delivered by Alumni of McKinsey & Company and The Boston Consulting Group.
Schedule Notes
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