Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance

BBAUndergraduateBusiness & Finance

About This Programme

Accounting and Finance is a dynamic business sector that offers significant potential for professional growth. Financing forms the basis of any commercial venture and financial planning, monitoring and accounting is an essential business function of any organization. Developing an understanding of how financial institutions operate and the frameworks in which they work is an important platform for a career in the sector. Our BBA in Accounting and Finance will equip you with the detailed knowledge and skills needed to take on professional roles in the fields of corporate finance and accounting. You will complete a challenging program of courses, which include banking, securities analysis, capital analysis, portfolio management, financial regulation, wealth management, international financial management, management accounting systems, and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Course Highlights

Canadian University Dubai’s BBA in Accounting and Finance program will develop your skills in planning, critical analysis and financial evaluation in order to prepare you for the dynamic and challenging world of corporate finance. The degree will also provide you with a platform to move forward in an accounting career, as graduates of this program are well-positioned to advance into professional designation training initiatives, including CMA, CFA, and CA.

What You'll Study

2. University Requirements [General Education Courses - 27 Credits]

GED 101 Applications of Computer Software3 credits
GED 190 Emirati Studies3 credits
GED 255 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving3 credits
ENT 141 Fundamentals of Innovation, Entrepreneurship 12 credits
ENT 142 Fundamentals of Innovation, Entrepreneurship 21 credit
MTH 196 Mathematics for Business3 credits
BIO 102 Biology I3 credits
SHS 103 Chemistry3 credits
ENV 201 Principles of Environmental Science3 credits
GED 110 Modern Art Appreciation3 credits
GED 111 Music Appreciation and Communication3 credits
GED 112 Using Positive Psychology at Work3 credits
GED 125 Ecosystems and Human Health3 credits
GED 132 Science and Technology in Society3 credits
GED 196 Communication skills in Arabic3 credits
GED 191 Islamic Studies3 credits
GED 205 Psychology in Everyday Life3 credits
GED 272 Fundamentals of Public Speaking3 credits
GED 324 Ethical Reasoning for Today’s World3 credits

3. Program Core Requirements [Core Courses - 66 Credits]

ACT 112 Principles of Accounting I3 credits
ACT 212 Principles of Accounting II3 credits
ACT 250 Fundamentals of Taxation3 credits
ECO 221 Principles of Microeconomics3 credits
ECO 222 Principles of Macroeconomics3 credits
ENT 241 Entrepreneurship 12 credits
ENT 242 Entrepreneurship 21 credit
FIN 202 Principles of Finance3 credits
HRM 210 Human Resource Management3 credits
MGT 202 Principles of Management3 credits
MGT 210 Business Report Writing3 credits
MGT 220 Organizational Behavior3 credits
MGT 231 Legal Environment of Business3 credits
MKT 201 Principles of Marketing3 credits
QBA 201 Business Statistics3 credits
INB 360 International Business3 credits
MGT 301 Introduction to Business Analytics3 credits
MGT 302 Business Research Methodologies3 credits
MGT 361 Operations Management3 credits
SWS 351 Management Information Systems3 credits
MGT 404 Business Ethics and Social Responsibility3 credits
MGT 470 Strategic Management3 credits
EBU 200 e-Business Fundamentals*3 credits
FIN 322 Financial Markets and Institutions3 credits
MKT 301 Digital Marketing**3 credits
INB 425 Cross Cultural Communication and Management***3 credits
MGT 430 Change Management3 credits

4. Program Major Requirements [36 Credits]

ACT 310 Management Accounting3 credits
ACT 330 International Financial Reporting Standards3 credits
FIN 310 Corporate Finance3 credits
FIN 331 Portfolio Management3 credits
FIN 332 Investment Analysis3 credits
FIN 401 Internship in Accounting and Finance3 credits
ACT 430 Accounting Information Systems3 credits
ACT 450 Auditing3 credits
ACT 335 Advanced Financial Accounting3 credits
FIN 320 Financial Statement Analysis3 credits
FIN 440 Investment Fund3 credits
FIN 480 Financial Derivatives3 credits

Entry Requirements

Academic: A recognised High School Certificate: UAE Grade 12 with passing grades in all subjects, or an equivalent qualification from outside the UAE valid for public-university admission in its country of issue, completed over at least 12 years of schooling. British-curriculum applicants must have completed Year 13. Certificates issued outside the UAE require a Ministry of Education equivalency certificate.

English: A minimum score of 80% in Grade 12 English, or IELTS Academic 5.0, TOEFL iBT 61 or TOEFL ITP 500. Applicants who do not meet the English requirement enrol in the University's English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programme in their first semester and may register for up to 12 credit hours of General Education courses until the requirement is met.

Programme-specific requirements may apply. Source: cud.ac.ae admission pages, retrieved 2026-08-18.

Careers

As a flourishing sector, particularly in the region, there are a wealth of career opportunities in the finance and accounting sector. Graduates of the program can pursue professional roles in global corporations, government and international agencies, international trade, and international public institutions. Our BBA in Accounting and Finance is designed to prepare students for careers in: Banking Investments Wealth Management Securities Trading and Analysis Accounting Audit Financial Management Credit Control