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American University of Sharjah/Programmes/Bachelor of Science in Business Administration — Finance

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration — Finance

BSBAUndergraduateBusiness & Finance

About This Programme

The Finance major of the AACSB-accredited BSBA — corporate finance, investments, financial markets and risk — taught with a Bloomberg-equipped interactive trading floor and aligned to the CFA body of knowledge. Prepares graduates for banking, asset management and treasury.

Course Highlights

  • First CFA Institute Program Partner in the region; curriculum mapped to the CFA Level I body of knowledge
  • Interactive Trading Floor with 24 Bloomberg terminals and professional analytics software
  • 15 credits of finance major requirements plus 12 credits of finance electives
  • Covers investments, banking, corporate finance and international finance

What You'll Study

Finance is taught with hands-on work on the SBA Interactive Trading Floor — a 23-seat suite of 24 Bloomberg terminals with live market feeds (AUS is a Bloomberg Experiential Learning Partner, the first in MENA).

Common Business Core (Years 1–2)

  • ACC 201 Fundamentals of Financial Accounting3 credits
  • BUS 100 Introduction to Business3 credits
  • ISA 201 Fundamentals of Information Systems and Business Analytics3 credits
  • MGT 201 Fundamentals of Management3 credits
  • MTH 102 Calculus for Business3 credits
  • ECO 201 Principles of Microeconomics3 credits
  • MKT 201 Fundamentals of Marketing3 credits
  • QBA 201 Quantitative Business Analysis3 credits
  • ACC 202 Fundamentals of Managerial Accounting3 credits
  • ECO 202 Principles of Macroeconomics3 credits
  • FIN 201 Fundamentals of Financial Management3 credits
  • SCM 202 Operations Management3 credits
  • IEN 301 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Mindset3 credits

Finance Major Requirements (Years 3–4, 15 credits)

  • FIN 310 Analysis of Financial Statements3 credits
  • FIN 320 Banking3 credits
  • FIN 330 Investments3 credits
  • FIN 401 International Finance3 credits
  • FIN 450 Case Studies in Corporate Finance3 credits

Capstone & Integration

  • MGT 406 Business Policy and Strategy (capstone)3 credits
  • BUS 397 Business Internship0 credits
  • Finance major electives (300-level+ FIN)12 credits

Entry Requirements

Academic: A secondary-school average of about 85% (or in the best two of the last three years), with UAE Ministry of Education equivalency where required. American-curriculum applicants take the SAT or EmSAT mathematics test.
English: TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS Academic 6.5, or EmSAT Achieve English 1550.

Applicants below the English threshold may enter via the Achievement Academy Bridge Program.

Careers

Graduates take roles in banking, investment, insurance, real estate, corporate finance and government, well prepared to sit the CFA Level I exam.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

AACSB-accredited School of Business Administration; UAE CAA-licensed

Professional exemptions

Recognized CFA Institute Program Partner — curriculum mapped to the CFA Program Level I candidate body of knowledge (first CFA-affiliated program in the region)

Programme Details

Award

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration — Finance

Start Date

August 2026 (Fall; also Spring & Summer intakes)

Typical Offer

85%+ secondary-school average (best years), IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 80; math completed in the final 3 years at grade B or equivalent

Duration

4 years

Qualification

Bachelors

Subject Area

Business & Finance

Campus

Sharjah

Course Type

Finance major

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

In person

Tuition Fee

AED 110,876/yr

Apply online at apply.aus.edu. A non-refundable application fee of AED 400 + 5% VAT applies, and a AED 5,000 seat-reservation deposit confirms your place. AUS offers extensive merit, need-based and athletic scholarships.

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