Business Management with Economics with Integrated Foundation Year BSc
About This Programme
The BSc Business Management with Economics with Integrated Foundation Year adds a foundation year in Dubai to the University of Birmingham Dubai's business management with economics degree, making a four-year programme for students who need a foundation year before first-year university entry. The University presents the degree as the highest-ranked business programme in Dubai. It pairs a broad understanding of business with specialist skills in economic decision-making and the transferable skills to apply them in new and demanding settings. The degree balances academic study with a practical, industry-facing focus. Its curriculum emphasises ethics, hands-on research and communication, with the aim of preparing responsible leaders for global business.
Course Highlights
- Close links with industry combine rigorous academic study with a practical focus, supporting strong job prospects.
- The University of Birmingham has been one of the universities most targeted by the UK's top graduate employers for the last decade (High Fliers, The Graduate Market in 2026).
- Responsible and ethical practice sits at the centre of the programme, and students take part in research from the start, applying their learning to real problems and building communication skills.
What You'll Study
The approach is designed to develop self-motivated, independent learners, with guidance and resources to support them. Learning is through lectures and small tutorial classes, with group work and presentations, both valued by employers. Assessment is by coursework and exams. Coursework includes reports, class tests, group presentations, essays and computer assignments. Satisfactory results are needed to move on to the next year, and the final degree is based on marks from the third and fourth years of study plus the credits built up across the programme.
Foundation Year
A supported first year in Dubai that prepares students for undergraduate study, covering academic skills, quantitative methods for business and economics and more. Completing it with at least 100 credits guarantees progression to the BSc Business Management with Economics.
- Introduction to Business and Management20 credits
- Business and the Market20 credits
- Introduction to Global Environmental Issues20 credits
- Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics20 credits
Students are also enrolled on one of these English modules, depending on their IELTS score.
- Academic English and Study Skills40 credits
- Advanced Academic English and Study Skills40 credits
- Advanced Academic Skills (SSBL)40 credits
Year 1
Foundations in marketing, communications, organisations, management, entrepreneurship, economics and accounting.
- Introduction to Marketing and Communications20 credits
- Principles of Economics20 credits
- Introduction to Mathematics for Economics20 credits
- Managing Financial Resources20 credits
- Organisations, Management and Entrepreneurship20 credits
- Discover Management Education and Learning20 credits
Year 2
Responsible business, research methods, and human resource management or project management, alongside microeconomics and macroeconomics.
- Business Strategy20 credits
- Macroeconomics20 credits
- Microeconomics20 credits
- Research Methods20 credits
- Responsible Business: Theory and Practice20 credits
Choose 1 module from the following options.
- Human Resource Management20 credits
- Project Management20 credits
Year 3
Advanced modules matched to students' interests and career goals, with a choice between macroeconomic and microeconomic theory, and a compulsory dissertation in a chosen area of business and economics.
- International Trade Theory and Policy20 credits
- Data Management Strategies and Technologies20 credits
- Small Business and Entrepreneurship20 credits
- Dissertation40 credits
Choose one of the following options. Optional modules are indicative and can vary from year to year.
- Advanced Macroeconomics20 credits
- Advanced Microeconomics20 credits
Entry Requirements
The foundation pathway suits students who finished high school to a high standard but would normally need a foundation year before first-year undergraduate entry to UK universities. Applicants must meet both the University's general entry requirements and the course's own criteria, and each application is reviewed by the course's Admissions Tutor, who decides whether to make an offer.
Careers
The University's courses have long been recognised by major employers across the economy. Graduates find work in areas such as retail management, financial services, accountancy, motor manufacturing, management consultancy and pharmaceuticals, and some become self-employed. The University highlights its graduates' drive, diversity, communication, problem-solving, teamwork and cultural awareness. On-campus careers support helps students plan and reach their career goals, and the Careers Network Dubai offers information, advice and guidance to identify options, build skills and reach opportunities before graduation.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and listed as Active on the Commission for Academic Accreditation register as the Bachelor of Science in Business Management with Economics. Birmingham Business School holds triple-crown accreditation (AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS).
Programme Details
Award
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Start Date
September 2026 (applications closed; September 2027 details to follow)
Duration
4 years (including the foundation year)
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Business & Finance
Campus
Dubai
Course Type
Major/minor, Integrated foundation year
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 123,506/yr
AED 123,506 for the foundation year, full-time, as published for September 2026 and January 2027 entry; each later year costs AED 134,922. The fee covers tuition, examinations and graduation, is charged for each year of study, and can be paid in full or in three instalments a year. Applications for September 2026 entry to this programme are closed, and details for September 2027 entry will be published later. Applications are made directly through the University of Birmingham Dubai Admissions portal (not UCAS), with no application fee, and are usually decided within 10 working days of all documents arriving. A non-returnable AED 5,000 deposit, deducted from tuition, is paid on accepting an offer. Scholarships of up to 30% are assessed from the application itself, with no separate form.