B.Com (Honors) with ACCA Preparation
About This Programme
A four-year, 146-credit commerce degree with ACCA preparation woven through the curriculum (ACCA fees AED 9,000 plus VAT, paid separately) and a three-year B.Com exit option.
Course Highlights
- ACCA preparation integrated through the commerce curriculum
- 146 credits over 8 semesters
- Three-year B.Com exit option after 120 credits
What You'll Study
Semester I
20 credit hours.
- Financial Accounting (DBCOM2001)4 credits
- Business and Technology (DBCOM2002)4 credits
- Business Economics (DBCOM2003)4 credits
- Academic English (DBT6001)3 credits
- Arabic (DBT6592)3 credits
- Islamic Studies (DBT6004)2 credits
Semester II
18 credit hours.
- Taxation (DBCOM2004)4 credits
- Cost and Management Accounting (DBCOM2005)4 credits
- Legal Aspects of Business (DBCOM2006)4 credits
- Basic Psychology (DBT6307)3 credits
- Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Sustainability (DBT2001)3 credits
Semester III
20 credit hours.
- Financial Reporting (DBCOM2007)4 credits
- Audit and Assurance (DBCOM2008)4 credits
- Research Methodology (DBCOM5001)4 credits
- Cross Cultural Management (DT2276)3 credits
- Design Thinking (DT8732)3 credits
- UAE History and Culture (DBT6002)2 credits
Semester IV
18 credit hours.
- Elective 13 credits
- Statistical Analysis and Visualization (DBCOM2010)4 credits
- Governance and Ethics (DBCOM2011)4 credits
- Elective 23 credits
- Sustainable Development Project Report (DBCOM7001)4 credits
Semester V
18 credit hours.
- Financial Management (DBCOM2012)4 credits
- Elective 33 credits
- Performance Management (DBCOM2013)4 credits
- Elective 43 credits
- Financial Derivatives (DBCOM2014)4 credits
Summer Program
8 credit hours.
- Project (DBCOM7002)8 credits
Semester VI
18 credit hours.
- Business Valuation (DBCOM2015)4 credits
- Smart Accounting Solutions & Reporting (DBCOM2016)4 credits
- Security Analysis & Portfolio Management (DBCOM2017)4 credits
- Internship (DBCOM7003)6 credits
Semester VII (For B.Com. Honors)
14 credit hours.
- Systematic Review and Ethics (DBCOM2018)4 credits
- Data Analysis Tools and Techniques for Researchers (DBCOM5002)4 credits
- Elective for Honors Advanced Elective 13 credits
- Elective for Honors Advanced Elective 23 credits
Semester VIII (For B.Com. Honors)
12 credit hours.
- Dissertation (DBCOM7004)12 credits
Entry Requirements
ACCA fees (AED 9,000 plus VAT) are paid to SIU Dubai separately from tuition.
Careers
Accountant, auditor, financial analyst, taxation specialist and a route toward CFO-track and forensic accounting careers.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
CAA-accredited (UAE Ministry of Education) and KHDA-permitted; the degree is awarded by Symbiosis International (Deemed University), UGC Category-I.
Programme Details
Award
B.Com (Honors) with ACCA Preparation
Start Date
September 2026 / January 2027
Typical Offer
60% overall in Grade 12
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Business & Finance
Campus
Dubai
Course Type
Bachelor of Commerce (Honors)
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 Fall (September) or Spring (January) intake; shortlisted applicants interview with the Admissions Committee and accept the offer by paying the first instalment.