Business Management with Finance with Integrated Foundation Year BSc

BScUndergraduate (Foundation)Business & Finance

Foundation Year

Course Highlights

Combine core management with finance, corporate finance and financial markets.
Study at one of the UK's most consistently sought-after universities by top graduate employers.
Strong industry links pair rigorous academic study with a real practical focus.
Responsible, ethical practice and research run through the programme from the start.

What You'll Study

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.

Foundation Year

An integrated foundation year building core business, quantitative and academic skills for degree-level study.

Introduction to Business and Management20 credits
Business and the Market20 credits
Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics20 credits
Introduction to Global Environmental Issues20 credits
Academic English and Study Skills40 credits

Year 1

Build the foundations of management, economics, accounting, marketing and quantitative analysis.

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

Develop strategy, corporate finance, financial markets and research methods.

Business Strategy20 credits
Corporate Finance20 credits
Financial Markets and Institutions20 credits
Accounting, Management and Accountability20 credits
Research Methods20 credits
Responsible Business: Theory and Practice20 credits

Year 3

Advance into higher finance and data strategy, culminating in a dissertation, with an optional module.

Advanced Finance20 credits
Advanced Financial Markets and Institutions20 credits
Data Management Strategies and Technologies20 credits
Dissertation40 credits

Plus one optional module (20 credits) from:

Business Strategies in Emerging Economies20 credits
Crisis Management20 credits
International Trade Theory and Policy20 credits

Entry Requirements

A Level: BBC-BCC at A Level, or completion of high school to a high standard.

English: IELTS, TOEFL or PTE to the required level, or completion of a Presessional English course.

A foundation-entry pathway for students who need preparation before direct undergraduate entry.

Careers

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.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

Accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Delivered by the triple-crown accredited Birmingham Business School (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS).

Programme Details

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

Integrated foundation year, Major/minor

Tuition Fee

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.

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