Business Management with Finance BSc
About This Programme
The BSc Business Management with Finance at the University of Birmingham Dubai is a three-year degree that builds specialist finance and financial management skills on a solid business management foundation. Core modules and module themes develop financial expertise alongside the transferable skills needed to handle varied challenges and work as a versatile finance professional.
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-world problems and building communication skills.
What You'll Study
Year 1
2026/27 session. Introductory core modules in economics for business, marketing and communications, organisations, management and entrepreneurship, accounting and financial decision-making, quantitative skills and management education.
- Economics for Business20 credits
- Introduction to Marketing and Communications20 credits
- Organisations, Management and Entrepreneurship20 credits
- Accounting, Accountability and Financial Decision-making20 credits
- Discover Management Education and Learning20 credits
- Quantitative Skills for Business20 credits
Year 2
2027/28 session. Specialised business management and finance modules that keep a broad base, including two new finance modules: Corporate Finance, and Financial Markets and Institutions.
- Accounting, Management and Accountability20 credits
- Business Strategy20 credits
- Corporate Finance20 credits
- Research Methods20 credits
- Responsible Business: Theory and Practice20 credits
- Financial Markets and Institutions20 credits
Year 3
2028/29 session. Advanced modules that allow further specialisation in corporate finance and in financial markets and institutions while keeping breadth, and a compulsory dissertation in a chosen area of business and finance.
- Advanced Finance20 credits
- Advanced Financial Markets and Institutions20 credits
- Data Management Strategies and Technologies20 credits
- Dissertation40 credits
Choose 1 module from the following options.
- Business Strategies in Emerging Economies20 credits
- Crisis Management20 credits
- International Trade Theory and Policy20 credits
Entry Requirements
Applicants must meet both the University's general entry requirements and the course's own criteria. 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 Finance. 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)
Typical Offer
AAB-BBB
Duration
3 years
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Business & Finance
Campus
Dubai
Course Type
Major/minor
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 134,922/yr
AED 134,922 per year, full-time, for September 2026 entry. The fee covers tuition, examinations and graduation, is charged for each year of study and stays the same for the whole degree; it 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.