Business & Finance BA (part-time)

Programme information

An understanding of business and finance is an essential prerequisite for those who intend to pursue a career in commerce, industry or public administration.

Operating in international markets requires an understanding of international accounting standards, taxation, mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, and exchange and interest rates.

It is not surprising that there is a continuing demand for graduates who have specialised in these subjects. Bodies will offer substantial examination exemptions and reduction of pre-qualifying service to approved graduates.

The Heriot-Watt programme in Business and Finance is a joint degree programme with equal emphasis given to the subject areas of management and finance. The aim of the programme is to encourage the development of cognitive skills so that as students progress, they develop knowledge and understanding, learn to apply that knowledge and understanding, and become versed in the deeper approach to learning evidenced by powers of analysis, synthesis and evaluation.

Advanced entry

We are only running the part-time Business & Finance BA at stage 3 and students go directly into this stage.

Stage 3

Students will further study International & Strategic Management and Operations Management with elective courses in Auditing & Contemporary Issues, Corporate Finance, Consumer Behaviour & International Marketing, Management Accounting Techniques & Decisions, Project Management and Securities Management.

Why choose the part-time degree?

The part time degree programmes offered by Heriot-Watt University provide a broad grounding in all of the key business disciplines such as Accounting, Economics, Management, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Strategy and Finance. Students can choose from a wide range of specialist subjects, can tailor their degree according to their career needs and progress their studies at their own pace.

Key features of our part time undergraduate degrees:

  • A degree which is equivalent to our on-campus programmes
  • Total hours taught on the programmes are on a par with those taught on-campus and are delivered by Heriot-Watt faculty
  • Offers you the freedom to pick and choose the number of courses at your convenience
  • Offers you the choice to specialise in four key areas: Accounting, Business, Finance, and Management
  • Offers you a “pay as you go option”- you pay only for the courses you wish study
  • Allows you to pursue your career and employment, while completing your undergraduate studies.
  • Programme delivered on weekends (Friday-Saturday)
  • Timings: 9.00am to 12.00pm and 1.30pm to 4.30pm
  • Location: Heriot Watt University Dubai Campus (HWUDC) Successful completion of courses allows exemptions from various professional examinations, such as ACCA, CIMA, and ICAEW
  • Heriot Watt University is ranked amongst the top 5% of the world universities.

Entry requirements

  • Students with prior qualifications may be eligible for course exemptions or direct entry. For further details contact Recruitment and Admissions Office for guidance