The MBSC graduation ceremony held on February 13 marked a milestone as Prince Mohammed Bin Salman College of Business and Entrepreneurship (MBSC) celebrated 596 graduates from the Class of 2026. The ceremony took place in King Abdullah Economic City and represents the largest graduating class in the institution’s history.
The graduating class comprised 322 Executive MBA students, 214 Master in Management students, and 60 Master in Finance students. Saudi nationals accounted for 97% of graduates, while women represented 33% of the total class. The distribution reflects the college’s commitment to developing business leaders with practical capabilities.
Academic Programs and Graduate Distribution
The three graduate programs at MBSC served distinct professional development needs. The Executive MBA program attracted the largest cohort with 322 graduates, followed by the Master in Management program with 214 graduates. The Master in Finance program graduated 60 students, completing the Class of 2026 composition.
Dr. Zeger Degraeve, Dean of MBSC, addressed the graduates during the ceremony. He stated that graduates leave equipped with academic knowledge, practical tools, values, and networks to lead organizations and contribute to the Kingdom’s economy. The MBSC graduation ceremony emphasized the institution’s focus on developing principled leaders prepared for real-world responsibilities.
Entrepreneurship Development Initiatives
Several graduates will participate in the Scale Up Bootcamp scheduled for April 2026. The program operates through a partnership between MBSC and the Babson Global Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership. The bootcamp provides continued entrepreneurial development for graduates pursuing venture creation.
MBSC has expanded its Case Center, the first facility of its kind in Saudi Arabia. The center has developed more than 100 teaching cases focused on the Saudi business environment. These cases provide students with context-specific learning materials that reflect local market conditions and business practices.
Vision 2030 Alignment
The graduation ceremony represents another step in MBSC’s mission to develop leaders who support Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 transformation. The college focuses on preparing graduates to launch ventures and lead organizations within the Kingdom’s evolving economic landscape. The high percentage of Saudi nationals and significant female representation align with national workforce development objectives.
The Class of 2026 demonstrated discipline and leadership throughout their graduate studies, according to college officials. The MBSC graduation ceremony recognized these qualities as essential for graduates entering leadership positions across various sectors. The institution continues to expand its educational offerings and partnerships to serve the Kingdom’s business education needs.
