Bachelor of Economics
About This Programme
Grounds students in economic theory, applied economics and statistical techniques for policy and empirical analysis.
Course Highlights
- Taught in an AACSB-accredited business school
- Taught at UAEU, ranked #217 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
- American-style credit-hour degree taught in English
- UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored
What You'll Study
Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.
General Education Requirements (21 credits)
Five required theme courses plus 6 credit hours of General Education electives.
- GEEM110 Contemporary Emirati Studies3 credits
- GEAE101 Academic English for Humanities and STEM3 credits
- GEIT113 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence3 credits
- GEIE222 Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship3 credits
- GEBS220 Sustainability, Social Responsibility and Business Ethics3 credits
Plus 6 credit hours of General Education electives selected from Themes 7-10 (Humanities; Behavioral & Social Sciences; Natural Sciences; Health & Wellness), maximum 3 credit hours per theme.
Business Core Requirements (30 credits)
Business Essential and Research Skills learning lines plus a 12-credit Learning in Action capstone.
- MGMT201 Fundamentals of Management and Organizational Behavior3 credits
- MKTG205 Introduction to Marketing in the Digital Economy3 credits
- BANA200 Managing with Analytics3 credits
- STAT102 Business Statistics I3 credits
- STAT202 Business Statistics II3 credits
- GBUS300 Research Methods in Business and Economics3 credits
Learning in Action (12 credits): select ENTR415 or GBUS460.
- ENTR415 Developing an Entrepreneurial Venture12 credits
- GBUS460 Internship12 credits
Supporting Requirements (30 credits)
- PRVT265 Business Law3 credits
- MATH115 Calculus for Business & Economics3 credits
- SCML150 Decision Analysis3 credits
- ECON105 Principles of Microeconomics3 credits
- ACCT111 Principles of Financial Accounting3 credits
- ACCT120 Fundamental of Cost & Managerial Accounting3 credits
- ECON125 Principles of Macroeconomics3 credits
- MGMT415 Strategic Management3 credits
- FINC210 Business Finance3 credits
- SCML201 Operations Management3 credits
Major Requirements (30 credits)
- ECON211 Intermediate Theory of Microeconomics3 credits
- ECON212 Intermediate Theory of Macroeconomics3 credits
- ECON215 Money and Banking3 credits
- ECON231 Introduction to Econometrics3 credits
- ECON236 Public Projects Economics3 credits
- ECON330 International Trade3 credits
- ECON344 Public Economics3 credits
- ECON350 Sustainable Development3 credits
- ECON360 Economic Policy Analysis3 credits
- ECON460 Seminar in Economic Policy Research3 credits
Elective Courses (9 credits)
Select 9 credit hours, with a minimum of 3 CH from Cluster 1 Global Competitiveness (ECON311, ECON331, ECON441) and 3 CH from Cluster 2 Sustainability (ECON320, ECON321, ECON420). Total degree: 120 credit hours.
- ECON311 Microeconomics of Competitiveness3 credits
- ECON331 International Finance and Policy3 credits
- ECON441 Labor and HR Economics3 credits
- ECON320 Climate Change Economics and Policy3 credits
- ECON321 Energy Economics and Policy3 credits
- ECON420 Resource Economics and Policy3 credits
Entry Requirements
UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored; non-UAE curricula require Ministry of Education equivalency.
Careers
Graduates pursue careers in banking, finance, accounting, consulting, marketing and management across the public and private sectors, or continue to postgraduate study.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Offered by the AACSB-accredited College of Business and Economics; licensed by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA).
Programme Details
Award
Bachelor of Economics
Start Date
August (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
A UAE General Secondary Certificate (Grade 12) or accredited equivalent, typically 80% or above, with the subject grades required for the major.
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Business & Finance
Campus
Al Ain
Course Type
Bachelor of Economics
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 79,830/yr
Undergraduate applicants apply online (UAE nationals via the Ministry of Higher Education portal), sit the required tests, and submit attested certificates with Ministry of Education equivalency.
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