IsDBI and MBSC Launch Program to Develop Future Business Leaders in the Muslim World
The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI), together with Prince Mohammed Bin Salman College of Business & Entrepreneurship (MBSC), has launched an innovative Entrepreneurial Mindset Development Program aimed at empowering a new generation of entrepreneurs across the 57 IsDB Member Countries and Muslim communities worldwide. This strategic initiative represents a fusion of global expertise, Islamic business values, and world-class educational methodologies to foster sustainable, inclusive economic growth.
Pioneering Partnership for Economic Advancement
This flagship program stems from the shared vision of IsDBI and MBSC to advance entrepreneurship as a key engine for development. Rooted in Islamic economics and finance, IsDBI is the knowledge centre of the IsDB Group, dedicated to supporting social and economic advancement through pioneering research and human capital development. MBSC, known for cultivating creative, courageous leaders in Saudi Arabia, applies Babson College’s renowned experiential learning approach in the region.
Three-Month Intensive Curriculum
The Entrepreneurial Mindset Development Program features a distinctive three-month structure comprised of three intensive modules. The format blends live online sessions with immersive in-person learning experiences at the MBSC campus in King Abdullah Economic City, Saudi Arabia. The curriculum spans: Entrepreneurial opportunity recognition, business model innovation, financial management for growth, marketing and go-to-market strategy, and real-world project presentations and mentoring.
Practical Learning and Global Networking
Participants benefit from instruction by exceptional faculty, including professors with diverse international backgrounds from top-tier universities, all based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The program emphasises practical, hands-on learning, bringing theory into real-world application, and ensures ongoing discussion and professional networking among like-minded leaders even after completion.
Aligned with Sustainable Development Goals
With a focus on ethical business practices, innovation, and economic inclusion, the program is carefully designed to nurture leaders who can drive transformation while aligning initiatives with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This aligns with IsDB’s broader mission of social and economic upliftment via public-private partnerships, infrastructure development, and capacity building in member countries.
Business Excellence Certificate and Lifelong Impact
Graduates receive a Business Excellence Certificate from MBSC, signalling their readiness to lead and innovate across business landscapes. By connecting participants to global business perspectives and Saudi Arabia’s dynamic economic environment, the program empowers individuals to generate economic, social, and environmental value in their communities and regions.
