Business Administration

Business Administration, B.B.A.

  • Application Deadline
  • 48 months
    Duration
American University in Dubai
The Bachelor of Business Administration program from American University in Dubai provides students with the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to become effective and responsible managers and leaders in today’s global economy. The program prepares graduates for a wide range of careers in business-related fields and on to further graduate studies. 
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Overview

The curriculum of this Business Administration program from American University in Dubai focuses on the foundations of business principles such as financial accounting, economics, business law and entrepreneurship before moving into one of five majors, depending on the area of interest.

Upon completion of the degree program, students will have acquired:

  • A well-rounded foundation in the functional disciplines of business and related areas
  • An ability to integrate the different functional areas of business
  • Effectiveness in the use of oral, written and technology-supported communication skills
  • Proficiency in the business applications of information technology
  • A global outlook and an appreciation of the international dimensions of business
  • An awareness of ethical issues and the importance of ethical conduct in business practices
  • A broad and deep understanding of their major discipline.

UD’s School of Business Administration provides its students with the following facilities:

  • 11 regular classrooms, three computer labs, four theater style classrooms, student lounge, conference room and stock trading room;
  • Regular classrooms vary in size and can accommodate anything from 20 to 44 students;
  • The AUD/IBM Center of Excellence for Smarter Logistics (CESL) can be set as a board room, a venue for concurrent break-out sessions,  a class-room conducive for group discussions or formal lectures;
  • Stock trading room has trading terminals and large screens for students to simulate stock trading;
  • All classrooms and computer labs are equipped with Instructor PC (HP EliteDesk 800 G1 SFF) connected to a ceiling-mounted projector and audio speakers.

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 48 months
  • Credits
    123 alternative credits
  • Languages
    • English
  • Delivery mode
    On Campus
  • More information Go to the programme website

Programme Structure

The Bachelor of Business Administration. (B.B.A.) program offers the following majors:
  • Accounting
  • Advertising and Integrated Marketing Communications
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Management
  • Marketing

English Language Requirements

  • Minimum required score:

    79

    The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120.

  • Minimum required score:

    6.5

    The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.

  • Minimum required score:

    550

    The TOEFL®PBT is administered in a paper format and measures your ability to use and understand English in a classroom setting at the college or university level. It accurately measures how well you can listen, read and write in English while performing academic tasks.

General Requirements

  • A high school/secondary school certificate or equivalent from an institution accredited by the Ministry of Education in the U.A.E. or by the relevant national or regional institutional accrediting body;
  • International TOEFL®or Academic IELTSTM or the equivalent score on another internationally-recognized English exam. PBT is accepted from specific centers in the UAE.
  • The University administers the ACCUPLACERTMExam (Math) to place students at the appropriate mathematics level. Students may substitute the SAT for this, depending on the score.

Tuition Fee

  • International

    986 EUR/credit
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 986 EUR per credit and a duration of 48 months.

  • National

    986 EUR/credit
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 986 EUR per credit and a duration of 48 months.
We've labeled the tuition fee that applies to you because we think you are from and prefer over other currencies.

AED 3,990 per credit

Living costs for Dubai

  • 5300 - 9200 AED/month
    Living Costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check the programme website for information about funding options.

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