Key information
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Delivery type
- Full Time
- Degree qualification
- BBA (Hons)
- Mode of delivery
- On-Campus
- Duration
- 4 years
- Location
- Dubai
- Start date
- September, January
With the Bachelor of Business Administration, particular emphasis is placed upon the knowledge and analytical skills required in business, with the focus on international management and global issues. Building on core knowledge of business issues, the programme aims to enhance the student's personal development, team working and presentation skills. We believe that the real basis for management is experience. We will expose you to theories of management and case studies of companies, and give you the opportunity to work on specific management problems. Organisations must compete in a global marketplace and their activities cross borders and cultures.
Why study Bachelor of Business Administration at Heriot-Watt University's Dubai Campus?
- High quality British degree programme.
- Gain a relevant degree that matches industry needs.
- Develop and enhance your skills.
- Further your career prospects.
Your student experience
This programme is accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the UAE and the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) in the United Kingdom.
Go Global
With Go Global, Heriot-Watt's global student programme, you can carry your studies to new places and experience new cultures, expanding your horizons on the way. You'll discover what it means to be a true global citizen and emerge prepared for wherever your career journey will take you.
Inter-Campus Transfer: Malaysia
Inter-Campus Transfer: United Kingdom
Course content
September Intake - Dubai
Year 1
Students will follow introductory courses in four key subject themes of Accountancy and Finance, Economics and Management. In addition, students will take Business Skills and Critical Writing.
Mandatory September
- Management in a Global Context
- Critical Academic Skills
- The Economy
- Introduction to Marketing
Mandatory January
- Technology for Business
- Introductory Finance
- Sustainable Business
- Becoming a Professional
Year 2
The key areas of management are studied and explored in greater depth through Marketing, Human Resource Management, Operations Management, Commercial Law and Organisational Behaviour courses. These are complemented by Quantitative Methods as well as Accountancy and Finance options.
Optional September
- Fundamentals of Marketing
- Human Resource Management
- Personal Finance and Investment Ethics
- Fundamentals of Finance
- Business Ethics
- Introduction to Business Analytics
- Intercultural Issues in Business and Management
- Social and Environmental Accounting
Mandatory January
- Operations Management
- Business Skills for the Second Machine Age
Optional January
- Organisational Behaviour
- Financial Markets Theory
- Consumer Behaviour
- Enterprise: Concepts and Issues
Year 3
As student knowledge and skills grow, the emphasis switches to international issues through the study of Strategic Management, Project Management and Innovation Management. Further studies in Marketing and Accountancy and Finance options are also available.
Optional September
- Introduction to Commercial Law
- Project Management
- Resourcing and Talent Management
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Leading in Organisations
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Management Accounting Techniques and Decisions
Mandatory January
- Strategic Management
- Business Research Methods
Optional January
- Business Analysis and Consultancy
- Innovation Management
- Business Law and the Law of Corporate Governance
- Integrated Marketing Communications
- Financial Derivatives
Year 4
Students develop their own interests further by undertaking a business related dissertation of their choice, supported by studies in International and Contemporary Issues in relevant Marketing, Human Resources and Management areas.
Mandatory September
- Management Dissertation 1
- Global Business Analysis
Optional September
- International Entrepreneurship
- Leisure Marketing
- Managing Business Performance
- Agency Theory and Corporate Governance
- Managerial Accounting: Decision Making
Mandatory January
- Management Dissertation 2
- Sustainable Change Management
Optional January
- Diversity Management
- Digital Marketing
- Marketing and Management of SMEs
January Intake- Dubai
Year 1
Students will follow introductory courses in four key subject themes of Accountancy and Finance, Economics and Management. In addition, students will take Business Skills and Critical Writing.
Mandatory January
- Technology for Business
- Sustainable Business
- Becoming a Professional
- Introductory Finance
Mandatory May
- Critical Academic Skills
- Management in a Global Context
- The Economy
- Introduction to Marketing
Year 2
The key areas of management are studied and explored in greater depth through Marketing, Human Resource Management, Operations Management, Commercial Law and Organisational Behaviour courses. These are complemented by Quantitative Methods as well as Accountancy and Finance options.
Optional September
- Fundamentals of Marketing
- Human Resource Management
- Social and Environmental Accounting
- Introduction to Business Analytics
- Fundamentals of Finance
- Intercultural Issues in Business and Management
- Personal Finance and Investment Ethics
- Business Ethics
Mandatory January
- Operations Management
- Business Skills for the Second Machine Age
Optional January
- Enterprise: Concepts and Issues
- Organisational Behaviour
- Consumer Behaviour
- Financial Markets Theory
Year 3
As student knowledge and skills grow, the emphasis switches to international issues through the study of Strategic Management, Project Management and Innovation Management. Further studies in Marketing and Accountancy and Finance options are also available.
Optional September
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Resourcing and Talent Management
- Project Management
- Management Accounting Techniques and Decisions
- Introduction to Commercial Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Leading in Organisations
Mandatory January
- Strategic Management
- Business Research Methods
Optional January
- Innovation Management
- Business Analysis and Consultancy
- Business Law and the Law of Corporate Governance
- Financial Derivatives
- Integrated Marketing Communications
Year 4
Students develop their own interests further by undertaking a business related dissertation of their choice, supported by studies in International and Contemporary Issues in relevant Marketing, Human Resources and Management areas.
Mandatory September
- Global Business Analysis
- Management Dissertation 1
Optional September
- Agency Theory and Corporate Governance
- Managerial Accounting: Decision Making
- International Entrepreneurship
- Managing Business Performance
- Leisure Marketing
Mandatory January
- Management Dissertation 2
- Sustainable Change Management
Optional January
- Diversity Management
- Digital Marketing
- Marketing and Management of SMEs
Fees and funding
AED 71,500 per year
- All tuition fees inclusive of VAT.
Entry requirements
We have standard entry requirements for all of our courses that you will have to meet.
Year 1
Our normal entry criteria are listed below. However, please note that the final decision remains at the discretion of the course director after evaluating scores of individual relevant subjects.
Students who are eligible to be admitted directly into second year can choose to join the first year, where available. Similarly, students who are eligible to be admitted into the Advanced DEP programme can choose to join the DEP programme instead.
First year entry
- GCE A-Level - CCD (or BBBB at AS Level)
- CBSE/Other Indian Boards – 65%
- American High School Diploma/SABIS - 70% + SAT I – 1000 (500 English + 500 Math)
- Tawjihiyya - 80% or Elite/Advance - 75%
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points (3 HL and 3 SL)
- BTEC Level 3 Ext Diploma - MMM
- African WAEC/NECO/WASSCE - B2
- FBISE or grade 12 equivalent - 70%
- Russian/Kazakhstan (Attestat) - Grades of 5 in every subject + IELTS 6.0
- French Baccalaureate - 13/20 + IELTS 6.0
- Lebanese Baccalaureate - 80% or 13/20 + IELTS 6.0
- Foundation year - Successful completion of HWU Entry Programme (Management) with CCCC.
- Compulsory subjects to include English.
To find out more about the specific entry requirements for your country, please refer to our International Entry Requirements.
To find out about the entry requirements for this programme, please send an email to dubaienquiries@hw.ac.uk
Year 2
September Intake Only
- GCE A-Level - CCC
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 27 points (3 HL – including Business and 3 SL)
- CBSE/Other Indian Boards - 75%
- American High School Diploma/ SABIS - 70% + 3 AP at grade 4 or Minimum 3 SAT Subjects (SAT II) 500 each, in relevant subjects.
- Higher National Diploma (HND) - PPP
- BTEC Level 3 Ext Diploma - DDD
- FBISE or grade 12 equivalent – 85%
- Students with an HND, an OND Upper Credit or have completed first year at a Nigerian University with strong grades, will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- Compulsory subjects to include English, Business Management.
To find out more about the specific entry requirements for your country, please refer to our International Entry Requirements.
To find out about the entry requirements for this programme, please send an email to dubaienquiries@hw.ac.uk
English language requirements
As our degrees are taught and assessed in English, applicants must be able to prove their level of English language ability.
The minimum English language requirement for entry to this programme is IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with no score lower than 5.5.
Please see our detailed English language requirements.
Why Heriot-Watt
As the first British university to set up a campus in Dubai in 2005, we have established ourselves as a pioneer in the higher education market in the UAE. The three consecutive five-star ratings by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) is a testament to our reputation for world-class teaching.
The futuristic Dubai campus is designed to offer interactive and collaborative learning experiences with innovative classroom styles fostering group work and engagement like Collaborative lecture theatres, Digitally Classrooms and Seminar rooms. The campus also has dedicated cutting-edge laboratories and workshops that span various engineering disciplines along with Psychology, IT, Photography, Design and Architecture.
Our practical, leading-edge research combined with strong links to business and industry, have made our graduates highly employable and sought after by the best organisations worldwide, with over 90% in graduate-level jobs or further study within six months of graduation. On top of that, we have beautiful campuses, across the globe, so you'll get a truly international education through our Go Global programme.
Employability
When studying for a BBA, you can expect career opportunities in the following areas: human resource management, marketing, social entrepreneurship, retail management, public sector administration, advertising management, digital marketing, project management and contracts management
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