The United Arab Emirates is a federation of seven emirates on the eastern side of the Arabian peninsula, at the entrance to the Persian Gulf. Much of the work force in the UAE are foreign expatriates - hence the country's population makeup being so diverse, with Emirati citizens being a minority in their own country.

A BBA, or Bachelor of Business Administration, is an academic designation bestowed upon students who successfully complete about four years of full-time coursework in a business and commerce-related program. BBAs are known to enhance career opportunities.