Business Management with Finance with Integrated Foundation Year BSc
About This Programme
The BSc Business Management with Finance with Integrated Foundation Year adds a foundation year in Dubai to the University of Birmingham Dubai's business management with finance degree, making a four-year programme for students who need a foundation year before first-year university entry. It builds specialist finance and financial management skills on a solid business management foundation, with insight into emerging business markets and the transferable skills to handle varied challenges 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
Classes are small, students have one-to-one sessions with their tutor, and teaching comes from academics in both the UK and Dubai. Varied teaching methods are designed to develop self-driven, independent learners, backed by academic support that includes a dedicated welfare tutor. 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 Finance.
- 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
2026/27 session. Introductory core modules across economics and accounting, marketing and communications, and organisations, management and entrepreneurship, with Discover Management Education and Learning and Quantitative Skills for Business, giving the grounding for further study in business and management.
- Economics for Business20 credits
- Introduction to Marketing and Communications20 credits
- Accounting, Accountability and Financial Decision-making20 credits
- Organisations, Management and Entrepreneurship20 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 Finance and Advanced Financial Markets and Institutions allow further specialisation while keeping breadth, and a compulsory dissertation covers 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. Optional modules are indicative and can vary from year to year.
- Business Strategies in Emerging Economies20 credits
- Crisis Management20 credits
- International Trade Theory and Policy20 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.
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)
Duration
4 years (including the foundation year)
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Business & Finance
Campus
Dubai
Course Type
Integrated foundation year, Major/minor
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.