Bachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship

BBAUndergraduateBusiness & Finance

About This Programme

The BBA in Entrepreneurship program empowers individuals with the passion and drive to innovate across diverse industries, nurturing their entrepreneurial spirit and potential. Graduates emerge equipped with the skills and mindset to thrive in entrepreneurial careers, enriched by hands-on experiences in project and venture creation across varied landscapes. This unique program cultivates entrepreneurs versed in strategic planning, market differentiation, funding strategies, legalities, and venture launch, blending theoretical insights with practical exercises, industry engagements, and academic expertise. With access to consultancy, internships, and live entrepreneurial projects, students gain invaluable experiences to propel their careers forward.

Course Highlights

The BBA in Entrepreneurship offers a comprehensive understanding of core business functions, equipping graduates with the essential skills pivotal for starting new ventures and/or ascending to management roles across a spectrum of industries, from multinational corporations to innovative startups or smaller family-run businesses. Entrepreneurs can address a wide range of business and social challenges in various industries and business sectors. With continuous efforts and substantial progress within the region towards economic diversification and sustainability, graduates with enterprising and entrepreneurial competencies to drive such major social and commercial innovations as entrepreneurial leaders for continued economic growth and sustainability are in high demand.

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 [30 Credits]

ENT 350 Building an Entrepreneurial Mindset and Strategy3 credits
ENT 351 Social Enterprise and Global Challenges3 credits
ENT 360 Corporate Entrepreneurship3 credits
ENT 361 Entrepreneurial Finance and Venture Capital3 credits
ENT 401 Internship in Entrepreneurship3 credits
ENT 470 Leadership for Entrepreneurs3 credits
ENT 471 Business Model Validation3 credits
ENT 480 Incubation Project3 credits
ENT 472 Small Business Management3 credits
ENT 473 Innovation Management3 credits
ENT 474 Entrepreneurial Marketing3 credits
ENT 475 Simulation Challenge3 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

Graduates in the BBA in Entrepreneurship are expected to have several job and business opportunities. Entrepreneurship graduates are anticipated to continue developing and expanding their business idea; however, they can also contribute to several functions in existing organizations, covering roles such as business and management consultants, as well business development, business set up, marketing and sales. Entrepreneurship graduates can also naturally join young and agile companies and or contribute to the establishment of new departments or functions in established companies. Graduates of this program will have a wealth of industries to choose from including Oil and Gas, Banking, Telecommunication, Police, Manufacturing, Retail, Logistics and Healthcare. Business Development Manager Business Entrepreneur Start-up Founder/ Manager Innovation Manager / consultant Business Analyst/Consultant Intrapreneur Manager Franchise owner