BBA Dual Degree (with Aston University, UK)
About This Programme
A 122-credit dual-degree pathway: two years at Symbiosis Dubai then two at Aston University, graduating with both a Symbiosis BBA and Aston's BSc Business and Management (one-time Aston registration fee AED 25,000).
Course Highlights
- Two degrees in four years across two countries
- Years 1-2 in Dubai, Years 3-4 at Aston University, Birmingham
- 122 credits; one-time Aston registration fee AED 25,000
What You'll Study
Semester I
16 credit hours.
- Business Accounting (DBTM2054)3 credits
- Principles and Practices of Management (DBT2560)3 credits
- Academic English (DBT6001)3 credits
- Arabic I (DBT6592)3 credits
- UAE: History and Culture (DBT6002)2 credits
- Islamic Studies (DBT6004)2 credits
Semester II
18 credit hours. The catalogue prints no subtotal for this semester; the figure is the sum of the courses it lists.
- Business Functions – A (DBTM2138)3 credits
- Business Functions – B (DBTM2144)3 credits
- Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Sustainability (DBT2001)3 credits
- Basic Psychology (DBT6307)3 credits
- Design Thinking (DBT8732)3 credits
- Macro Economics (DECN101)3 credits
Semester III
18 credit hours.
- Principles of Microeconomics (DBT6156)3 credits
- Business Mathematics (DBT2202)3 credits
- Organizational Behaviour (DBT2279)3 credits
- Corporate Accounting (DBT2459)3 credits
- Operations Research (DBT2207)3 credits
- Cross Cultural Management (DBT2276)3 credits
Semester IV
16 credit hours.
- Business Laws (DBT1133)3 credits
- Business Statistics (DBT2720)3 credits
- Introduction to Digital Marketing (DBT2471)3 credits
- Data Visualization (DBT3612)3 credits
- Corporate Internship (DT2904)4 credits
Semesters V-VIII (Years 3 and 4, at Aston University)
54 SIUD-equivalent credits (24 in Year 3, 30 in Year 4), from 240 Aston credits.
The catalogue states: "Courses delivered as per the syllabus and structure of the BSc. Business and Management at Aston University, Birmingham, UK. Please refer to the annexure for course and credit mapping. (Annexure A)". It publishes no course list for these semesters. Total credits 122 = 68 at SIU Dubai (Year 1 + Year 2, 34 + 34) plus 54 at Aston (Year 3 + Year 4, 24 + 30).
Entry Requirements
UK visa and Aston tuition apply for Years 3-4; AED 250 application fee.
Careers
International business, management and consulting roles with a UK-plus-UAE degree combination; a strong base for UK postgraduate study.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
CAA-accredited (UAE Ministry of Education) and KHDA-permitted; awards from Symbiosis International (Deemed University) and Aston University, UK.
Programme Details
Award
BBA (Symbiosis) + BSc Business and Management (Aston University)
Start Date
September 2026
Typical Offer
60% overall in Grade 12
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Business & Finance
Campus
Dubai + Birmingham (UK)
Course Type
Bachelor of Business Administration - Dual Degree
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 42,000/yr
Apply online at siu-dubai.ac.ae/apply-now for the September intake; shortlisted applicants interview with the Admissions Committee and accept the offer by paying the first instalment.