Around 30 hours of weekly contact time through lectures, small-group seminars and practical workshops, supplemented by self-guided study. Assessment is a mix of coursework and exams, with the final degree weighted toward your later years.
An integrated foundation year building core business, quantitative and academic skills for degree-level study.
Ground yourself in management, marketing, economics and financial resource management.
Develop strategy, micro/macro theory and research methods, with an optional module.
Plus one optional module (20 credits) from:
Apply advanced economics and management to trade, data and entrepreneurship, culminating in a dissertation.
Plus one optional module (20 credits) from:
A foundation-entry pathway for students who need preparation before direct undergraduate entry.
The Careers Network in Dubai helps you plan and progress. Graduates enter retail management, financial services, accountancy, manufacturing, management consultancy and pharmaceuticals, among other fields.
Accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Delivered by the triple-crown accredited Birmingham Business School (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS).
Award
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Start Date
September 2026
Typical Offer
BBC-BCC at A Level (foundation entry)
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Business & Finance
Campus
Dubai
Course Type
Major/minor, Integrated foundation year
AED 123,506/yr
Tuition is AED 123,506 for the foundation year, then AED 134922 per subsequent year. A non-returnable tuition deposit of AED 5,000 secures your place and is deducted from your total fees.