Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - 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 22 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 with 22 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
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
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.