Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Overview

Program Objectives and Pedagogy

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program aims to impart quality general and business education to students in order to prepare them for further studies at graduate level and for a wide range of careers in management fields.

The goals of the BSBA program are to prepare students to:

• Develop a broad education and knowledge in the fields of humanities, social sciences and cultural topics.
• Develop professional knowledge and skills in management discipline.
• Develop useful skills in specific areas of concentrations to meet student’s professional objectives.
• Analyze and solve complex business problems using appropriate analytical tools.
• Develop effective written and verbal communication skills.

Highlights:

In addition to the BSBA degree, students will have the opportunity to earn a second degree from a prestigious European business school.

Program Structure

The BSBA Program requires students to complete 40 courses (120 credits).The curriculum consists of 3 main categories of courses that students have to take:

1. Foundation Courses:60 Credits
   Foundation courses consist of 20 courses. There are 3 different categories of courses: Humanities, Social Sciences, Mathematics & Statistics
   
   
2. Core Courses: 30 Credits
   Students have to take 10 core courses in various fields of management.
   
   
3. Concentration Courses: 30 Credits
   Students can select one concentration from the 3 areas offered:
   1. Accounting
      The Concentration in accounting aims to prepare students for accounting careers in commercial, governmental and non-profit entities. This will be achieved through developing knowledge of financial accounting, audit and assurance, management accounting, taxation and finance and other related disciplines.
      Typical career prospects comprise: financial accountants, administrators, financial managers, management accountants and public accountants.
      The Concentration also allows graduates to qualify for professional accountancy examinations
   2. Retail Management
      The Concentration in Retail Management helps students with a practical and theoretical understanding of retail management.
      The program underlines key principles and practices that shape the world of retail, merchandising, IT, customer behavior, service promotion, logistics and retail environment. Skills and competencies that are specifically developed include sales skills, organization skills and marketing knowhow.
      A wide range of career opportunities are open to graduates such as sales executives, store/mall managers, buyers, marketing managers
   3. Logistics & Supply Chain Management
      The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Concentration emphasizes the transportation and logistics components of supply chain systems, with a global dimension allowing for leadership in regional as well as international destinations.
      The Concentration provides students with the necessary knowledge and skills, both managerial and conceptual, to contribute to long-term economic success in dynamic environments with e.g. shippers, carriers, logistic service providers, and government agencies.
      Practical experiences are promoted through hands-on courses covering business process management and various decision tools, deploying industry-standard software packages.
      Logistics & Supply Chain Management is most suitable for candidates seeking a career in logistics and supply chain management, and allows significant carrier development in the marketplace in the UAE and worldwide