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.
Build the mathematical, statistical and analytical foundations of economics alongside professional-skills development.
Develop core micro, macro and econometric theory with applied options in behavioural, environmental and financial economics.
Advance into higher theory and international economics, culminating in a major dissertation.
A foundation-entry pathway for students who need preparation before direct undergraduate entry.
The Careers Network in Dubai offers information, advice and guidance — CV writing, interview preparation and summer internships — to help you progress. Economics graduates work in banking, consultancy, government and public policy, and with organisations such as NGOs, the UN and the World Bank.
Accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Delivered by the triple-crown accredited Birmingham Business School (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS) and rated Gold by the UK Teaching Excellence Framework.
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, Single honours
AED 123,506/yr
Tuition is AED 123,506 for the foundation year, then AED 128695 per subsequent year. A non-returnable tuition deposit of AED 5,000 secures your place and is deducted from your total fees.