BSc Business Management with Economics (Dubai)

Start date
September 2025
Duration
3 years
Campus
Dubai
Course Type
Undergraduate, Single Honours
Fees

For 2024-2025 entry

AED 114,602 per year of study.
Can be paid in instalments. 

Scholarships are available 

With the BSc Business Management with Economics, you will study on the highest ranked business degree in Dubai whilst gaining specialised skills in economic decision-making, as well as the chance to explore some of the most prominent issues affecting 21st century current affairs.

This programme is accredited by the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Education.

Why study this course?

The BSc Business Management with Economics course aims to equip you with specialised skills in economic decision-making, whilst still providing you with a breadth of knowledge of business management, together with the transferable skills that are necessary to apply this knowledge in new and challenging contexts.

  • We are ranked 127 in the world for Business & Management Studies by the QS World University Rankings by Subject (2024)
  • Our strong links with industry mean that rigorous undergraduate academic study is combined with a real practical focus, leading to excellent job opportunities for our students.
  • The University of Birmingham is the first choice for leading graduate employers searching for graduate recruits in the UK (High Fliers Research 2024).
  • Be part of the next generation of responsible leaders. We are developing a curriculum that holds responsible and ethical practice at its core. You’ll be involved in our research from the start, applying what you are taught to real world problems and honing your communication skills when presenting findings to stakeholders.

Years 1-3

In Year One, all the key themes of the programme are introduced, and you are given a thorough grounding in the subject areas you are to continue in later years. Year One also contains a key skills module for personal and academic development which falls within the Business Management Skills theme. In addition, you will learn two economics modules, namely, Principles of Economics and Introduction to Mathematics for Economics.

In Year Two you continue to develop a deeper understanding of responsible business and the relevancy of discipline relevant research, and learn the core Microeconomics and Macroeconomics modules to develop skills in economic decision making. Although still broad based, modules begin to become more focused and specialised within programme themes.

Year Three features modules that are increasingly advanced, allowing you more specialisation whilst maintaining a relatively broad spectrum across the discipline. You can also specialise in either Microeconomic Theory or Macroeconomic Theory. The year is underpinned by a compulsory dissertation which allows you to investigate in depth an area of personal interest in business and economics.

My favourite thing about UoB is the opportunity they give students to engage in real life situations; for example, in our group projects about Marks and Spencer or the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we’re given different team roles which helps to develop much needed skills we’ll use in our future careers.

Abdulkareem, BSc Business Management, Dubai

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Modules

All modules listed for this course are compulsory.

First year

Like all UAE Ministry of Education Higher Education Institutions we also run the below listed compulsory module. This module is designed to support talented graduates in the region, with the skills to aid and further employability. Please note this module must be completed and passed in addition to your core programme modules.

Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Sustainability (EIS)

Second year

Third year

You must choose one of the following modules:

Please note: The modules listed on the website for this programme are regularly reviewed to ensure they are up-to-date and informed by the latest research and teaching methods. On rare occasions, we may need to make unexpected changes to compulsory modules; in this event we will contact offer holders as soon as possible to inform or consult them as appropriate.

Fees

We charge an annual tuition fee which is AED 114,602 per year of study for applicants starting in 2024.

Scholarships

We have a number of scholarships available.

How To Apply

To find out more information about our application process, please visit our 'How to apply page' before starting your application.

 


Typical offer:
AAB-BBB

UK

3 A Levels. Typical offer AAB-BBB. GCSE Mathematics at grade 7/A and English at grade 6/B required. 

General Studies not accepted as an A2 subject but a good performance may be taken into account if you fail to meet the conditions of your offer and have General Studies as a fourth A2.

International Baccalaureate Diploma

6,6,5 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall. 

GULF

Please view the Middle East section on the international country page for further information on entry requirements. 

India

  • AAA = 80% ISC, CBSE, Maharashtra or 80% West Bengal or 90% Other State boards. Mathematics must be taken with a A grade equivalency achieved.

Please view our India page for further information on entry requirements.

Pakistan

  • The University will consider students who have taken A Level examinations and/or the International Baccalaureate (IB). Requirements for each of these qualifications is listed above.

Please view our Pakistan page for further information on entry requirements. 

American System

Either a total of 3 distinct subject tests from APs and/or SAT subject tests or one year at a Community College or USA University.

Other entry requirements can be found on our international students pages.

International Students

Depending on your chosen course of study, you may also be interested in one of our foundation pathways, which offer specially structured programmes for international students whose qualifications are not accepted for direct entry to UK universities. Further details can be found on the Foundation Pathways web pages.

English Language Requirements

Undergraduate English language requirements

International Students

Depending on your chosen course of study, you may also be interested in one of our foundation pathways, which offer specially structured programmes for international students whose qualifications are not accepted for direct entry to UK universities. Further details can be found on Birmingham International Academy web pages.

In 2017, we received a Gold rating by the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), demonstrating our commitment to providing our students with outstanding teaching. The University of Birmingham is proud to count 11 Nobel Prize winners among our staff and alumni, including three prizes awarded in 2016.

We use a range of teaching methods to help you become an independent and self-motivated learner. You will have access to a comprehensive academic support system that will assist and encourage you, including a welfare tutor who can provide guidance on all academic and non-academic needs.

How you will learn

The main way you will learn is by attending lectures, but in some modules these are supplemented with classes which allow you to meet with a tutor in small groups to further your understanding of the material covered in lectures. You will also have the opportunity to work in groups and make presentations – both skills that are highly valued by employers.

How you will be assessed

Your progress is assessed through coursework and exams. Coursework takes a variety of forms, including reports, class tests, group presentations, essays and computer assignments. You must achieve satisfactory results to proceed to the next year. Your final degree is based on marks gained in the second and third years and credits which you build up throughout the whole programme.

With dedicated on campus career support, we will help you to plan, manage and achieve your career goals, giving you the competitive edge when it’s time to start job hunting. From supporting you in ambitions to develop your own company, to going to work in the UAE and beyond, we’ll provide guidance and ensure you are ready to start your career upon graduation.

Our business management courses have long been recognised by major employers across all sectors of the economy. Our students find employment in areas as diverse as retail management, financial services, accountancy, motor manufacturing, management consultancy and pharmaceuticals, while others become self employed.

Your Birmingham Degree

Your Birmingham degree is evidence of your ability to succeed in a demanding academic environment. Employers target Birmingham students for their drive, diversity, communication and problem-solving skills, their team-working abilities and cultural awareness. Our graduate employment statistics have continued to climb at a rate well above national trends.