Bachelor of Business Administration BBA (Hons)

BBAUndergraduateBusiness & Finance

About This Programme

4-year BBA (Hons) Edinburgh Business School undergraduate covering broad business administration with emphasis on international management and global issues. Year 1: Management in a Global Context, Critical Academic Skills, The Economy, Introduction to Marketing, Technology for Business, Introductory Finance, Sustainable Business, Becoming a Professional. Year 2: Operations Management, Human Resource Management, Fundamentals of Marketing, Organisational Behaviour, Business Ethics, plus electives in Marketing / Finance / Management. Year 3: Strategic Management, Business Research Methods, Project Management, Innovation Management, Commercial Law, Supply Chain Management. Year 4: Management Dissertation 1/2, Global Business Analysis, Sustainable Change Management, plus specialisation electives in entrepreneurship, digital marketing, and corporate governance. Year 1 entry: A-Level CCD (or BBBB AS); IB 24; CBSE 65%; American HS 70% + SAT I 1000; Tawjihiyya 80% (Elite 75%); FBISE 70%; Scottish Highers BBBB; BTEC L3 Ext Diploma MMM; Lebanese Bac 80% or 13/20. Year 2 advanced entry available (September only) with higher grades and mandatory subjects in Business/Economics/Accounts. IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5). Accreditations: UAE MoHESR + UK QAA + Heriot-Watt's consecutive KHDA five-star ratings. September and January intakes. Tuition AED 78,650/year (incl. VAT), total AED 314,600. 90%+ graduate employment within six months. Inter-campus transfer available via Go Global.

What You'll Study

Year 1, September Intake - Dubai

Detailed Course Guide Students will follow introductory courses in four key subject themes of Accountancy and Finance, Economics and Management. In addition, students will take Business Skills and Critical Writing.

  • Management in a Global Context
  • Critical Academic Skills
  • The Economy
  • Introduction to Marketing
  • Technology for Business
  • Introductory Finance
  • Sustainable Business
  • Becoming a Professional

Year 2, September Intake - Dubai

Detailed Course Guide The key areas of management are studied and explored in greater depth through Marketing, Human Resource Management, Operations Management, Commercial Law and Organisational Behaviour courses. These are complemented by Quantitative Methods as well as Accountancy and Finance options.

  • Operations Management
  • Fundamentals of Marketing
  • Human Resource Management

Optional courses

  • International Management
  • Personal Finance and Investment Ethics
  • Fundamentals of Finance
  • Introduction to Business Analytics
  • Intercultural Issues in Business and Management
  • Social and Environmental Accounting
  • Organisational Behaviour
  • Business Ethics
  • Business Skills for the Second Machine Age
  • Financial Markets Theory
  • Management Accounting in Organisations
  • Consumer Behaviour
  • Enterprise: Concepts and Issues

Year 3, September Intake - Dubai

Detailed Course Guide As student knowledge and skills grow, the emphasis switches to international issues through the study of Strategic Management, Project Management and Innovation Management. Further studies in Marketing and Accountancy and Finance options are also available.

  • Strategic Management
  • Business Research Methods

Optional courses

  • Introduction to Commercial Law
  • Project Management
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management
  • Leading in Organisations
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Management Accounting Techniques and Decisions
  • Innovation Management
  • Business Analysis and Consultancy
  • Business Law and the Law of Corporate Governance
  • Integrated Marketing Communications
  • Financial Derivatives

Year 4, September Intake - Dubai

Detailed Course Guide Students develop their own interests further by undertaking a business related dissertation of their choice, supported by studies in International and Contemporary Issues in relevant Marketing, Human Resources and Management areas.

  • Management Dissertation 1
  • Global Business Analysis
  • Management Dissertation 2
  • Sustainable Change Management

Optional courses

  • Entrepreneurship, Growth and Development
  • Leisure Marketing
  • Managing Business Performance
  • Agency Theory and Corporate Governance
  • Managerial Accounting: Decision Making
  • Changing Trends in Employment
  • Digital Marketing
  • Team Performance Dynamics

Year 1, January Intake- Dubai

Detailed Course Guide Students will follow introductory courses in four key subject themes of Accountancy and Finance, Economics and Management. In addition, students will take Business Skills and Critical Writing.

  • Technology for Business
  • Sustainable Business
  • Becoming a Professional
  • Introductory Finance
  • Critical Academic Skills
  • Management in a Global Context
  • The Economy
  • Introduction to Marketing

Year 2, January Intake- Dubai

Detailed Course Guide The key areas of management are studied and explored in greater depth through Marketing, Human Resource Management, Operations Management, Commercial Law and Organisational Behaviour courses. These are complemented by Quantitative Methods as well as Accountancy and Finance options.

  • Operations Management
  • Fundamentals of Marketing
  • Human Resource Management

Optional courses

  • Social and Environmental Accounting
  • Introduction to Business Analytics
  • International Management
  • Fundamentals of Finance
  • Intercultural Issues in Business and Management
  • Personal Finance and Investment Ethics
  • Enterprise: Concepts and Issues
  • Organisational Behaviour
  • Business Skills for the Second Machine Age
  • Consumer Behaviour
  • Financial Markets Theory
  • Management Accounting in Organisations
  • Business Ethics

Year 3, January Intake- Dubai

Detailed Course Guide As student knowledge and skills grow, the emphasis switches to international issues through the study of Strategic Management, Project Management and Innovation Management. Further studies in Marketing and Accountancy and Finance options are also available.

  • Strategic Management
  • Business Research Methods

Optional courses

  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management
  • Project Management
  • Management Accounting Techniques and Decisions
  • Introduction to Commercial Law
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Leading in Organisations
  • Innovation Management
  • Business Analysis and Consultancy
  • Business Law and the Law of Corporate Governance
  • Financial Derivatives
  • Integrated Marketing Communications

Year 4, January Intake- Dubai

Detailed Course Guide Students develop their own interests further by undertaking a business related dissertation of their choice, supported by studies in International and Contemporary Issues in relevant Marketing, Human Resources and Management areas.

  • Global Business Analysis
  • Management Dissertation 1
  • Management Dissertation 2
  • Sustainable Change Management

Optional courses

  • Entrepreneurship, Growth and Development
  • Agency Theory and Corporate Governance
  • Managerial Accounting: Decision Making
  • Managing Business Performance
  • Leisure Marketing
  • Team Performance Dynamics
  • Changing Trends in Employment
  • Digital Marketing

Entry Requirements

Academic: Our normal entry criteria are listed below. However, please note that the final decision remains at the discretion of the course director after evaluating scores of individual relevant subjects. Students who are eligible to be admitted directly into second year can choose to join the first year, where available. Similarly, students who are eligible to be admitted into the Advanced DEP programme can choose to join the DEP programme instead. GCE A-Level - CCD (or BBBB at AS Level) CBSE/Other Indian Boards – 65% American High School Diploma/SABIS - 70% + SAT I – 1000 (500 English + 500 Math) Tawjihiyya - 80% or Elite/Advance - 75% International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points (3 HL and 3 SL) BTEC Level 3 Ext Diploma - MMM African WAEC/NECO/WASSCE - B2 FBISE or grade 12 equivalent - 70% Russian/Kazakhstan (Attestat) - Grades of 5 in every subject + IELTS 6.0 French Baccalaureate - 12/20 + IELTS 6.0 Lebanese Baccalaureate - 80% or 13/20 + IELTS 6.0 Scottish Higher - Minimum of BBBB in Scottish Highers in relevant subjects To find out more about the specific entry requirements for your country, please refer to our International Entry Requirements. Year 2: September Intake Only GCE A-Level – CCC, including mandatory subjects Business/Economics/Accounts International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 27 points (3 H, including mandatory subjects Business/Economics/Accounts and 3 SL) CBSE/Other Indian Boards - 75%, including mandatory subjects Business/Economics/Accounts American High School Diploma/SABIS - 70%, including mandatory subjects Business/Economics/Accounts 3 AP at grade 4 or Minimum 3 SAT Subjects (SAT II) 500 each, including mandatory subjects Business/Economics/Accounts BTEC Level 3 Ext Diploma - DDD, including mandatory subjects Business/Economics/Accounts FBISE or grade 12 equivalent – 85%, including mandatory subjects Business/Economics/Accounts Scottish Advance Higher - Minimum of BC in Scottish Advance Highers, including mandatory subjects Business/Economics/Accounts + Minimum of BBBB in Scottish Highers in relevant subjects, including mandatory subjects Business/Economics/Accounts Mandatory Subjects - Business/Economics/Accounts To find out more about the specific entry requirements for your country, please refer to our International Entry Requirements.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

This programme is accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the UAE and the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) in the United Kingdom.

Programme Details

Award

BBA (Hons)

Start Date

September, January

Duration

4 years

Qualification

BBA (Hons)

Subject Area

Business & Finance

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

In person