Bachelor of Business (Accountancy)
About This Programme
Develops the technical and analytical skills of a professional accountant, with a pathway toward ACCA and CPA recognition. Three years (Advanced Entry) or four with an Integrated Freshman Year.
Course Highlights
- ACCA-accredited: exemption from 9 of 14 ACCA papers.
- ACCA accelerated program - sit professional exams while studying.
- AACSB-accredited; degree awarded by the University of Wollongong, Australia.
- 144 credit points; 3-year or 4-year pathway.
What You'll Study
Delivered on the Dubai Knowledge Park campus (6 credit points per subject), building on a shared first-year business foundation.
First Year Foundation Subjects
- ACCY121Accounting for Decision Making6 credits
- ACCY122Accounting Principles6 credits
- BUS 101Responsible Business6 credits
- BUS 121Statistics for Business6 credits
- ECON100Economic Essentials for Business6 credits
- FIN 111Introductory Principles of Finance6 credits
- LAW 101Introduction to Law6 credits
- ECON102Economics and Society6 credits
- BUS 200Innovation for Global Goals6 credits
- MARK101Marketing Principles6 credits
- MGNT110Introduction to Management6 credits
- MGNT102Professional Communication: Concepts and Practices6 credits
- OPS 157Principles of Supply Chain Management6 credits
Major Subjects
- ACCY200Financial Accounting6 credits
- ACCY201Advanced Financial Accounting6 credits
- ACCY211Management Accounting6 credits
- ACCY231Information Systems in Accounting6 credits
- FIN 222Corporate Finance6 credits
General Elective Subjects
- BUS 201Digitalisation and Computational Thinking for Business*6 credits
Major Subjects
- ACCY305Accounting & Professional Practice6 credits
- ACCY312Advanced Management Accounting6 credits
- ACCY342Auditing and Assurance Services6 credits
Capstone
- BUS 331Integrative Business Capstone6 credits
General Elective Subjects
- INE 301Innovation and Entrepreneurship *6 credits
Choose One Emirati Studies*
- URBS103Urban Sociology6 credits
- PUBH115Public Health6 credits
- IRAE135UAE and International Relations6 credits
- GEOG222Society and Environment – Resources, Challenges, Futures6 credits
- ARTS317Muslim Societies Across the Ages: Tradition, Secularism & Modernity6 credits
Entry Requirements
UOWD publishes a 21-row matrix covering a further nine school systems (Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia, Iran, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, Nepal, Nigeria, CIS). See the programme page for the full table.
Careers
Graduates become forensic and management accountants, chartered accountants, internal auditors, budget/financial analysts and corporate controllers.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education (CAA) and KHDA-licensed; conferred by the University of Wollongong (Australia). AACSB-accredited, with ACCA accreditation (exemption from 9 of 14 papers).
Professional exemptions
Programme Details
Award
Bachelor of Business (Accountancy)
Start Date
September 2026 (also January & April intakes)
Typical Offer
High-school completion; IELTS 6.0 (3-yr) / 5.0 (4-yr)
Duration
3 years (Advanced Entry) or 4 years (Integrated Freshman Year)
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Business & Finance
Campus
Dubai
Course Type
Accountancy major
Tuition Fee
AED 63,449/yr
Apply online at uowdubai.ac.ae. Scholarships and merit awards are available.