Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
AED 68,387 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
Do you want to play a critical role in the corporate world? The Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance program will equip you with the detailed knowledge and skills you need before taking up professional roles in this crucial business discipline. Accounting and finance is a dynamic field of study that offers opportunities for professional growth in a wide range of sectors. Finance forms the basis of any commercial venture and financial planning, while accounting remains an essential business function in any organization.
During the program, you will complete a series of challenging courses, which include banking, securities analysis, capital analysis, portfolio management, corporate finance, wealth management, international financial management, management accounting, management/accounting, accounting systems, and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
ACCA accreditation
ACCA is a global body for professional accountants with 219,000 members and 517,000 students in 179 countries, providing one of the most professional, global accounting qualifications in the world. Students who are going to graduate from CUD with a BBA in Accounting and Finance on or after January 1, 2021, and up to December 31, 2025, will receive a total of seven exemptions in the professional ACCA examination papers, particularly those related to applied knowledge and applied skills.
CIMA accreditation
The BBA in Accounting and Finance at CUD is accredited by CIMA, the world’s largest and leading professional body of management accountants. This means that as a graduate of the program, you can obtain exemptions from eight of the exams that lead to the CIMA Professional Qualification and the global professional designation of Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA).
Furthermore, you can start your professional accreditation while still studying for your BBA through the special early entry opportunity, which will allow you to sit the Operational Case Study Exam at the end of your second year. As a CUD student, you can register with CIMA at any point during your studies and get access to a wide range of preparatory resources.
CFA Affiliate Program
CUD is also an affiliated university with the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute University Affiliation Program. This affiliation indicates that the curriculum of our BBA in Accounting and Finance program is closely tied to the practice of investment management and is helpful to students preparing for the CFA® Program exams.
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Rankings
- Ranked #1 in university Dubai (QS World University Rankings 2023)/(THE Impact Rankings 2022)
- Ranked in the top 541-550 worldwide and top 4 in the UAE (QS World University Rankings 2023)
- Ranked #7 for International Students and #8 for International Faculty worldwide (QS World University Rankings 2023)
- 18 accredited programs and over 30 majors/concentrations
- Regional affiliation: AArU (Association of Arab Universities)
- Licensed by the Ministry of Education – United Arab Emirates
- Accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA)
- Diverse student community with over 120 nationalities
- International Program Accreditation/Certification: CIMA, CFA, ACCA, IAA, PRSA, PRME, ECO Canada, & SHRM
Institutional Licensure & Program Accreditation
Canadian University Dubai is licensed to award degrees by the UAE Ministry of Education - Higher Education Affairs. In addition, all of our degree-granting programs are accredited by the Ministry of Education - Higher Education Affairs through the Commission for Academic Accreditation.
Rankings
International
Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has maintained its #1 rank in Dubai and remains in the top 2 percent of global universities according to the recent QS University Rankings for 2023.
QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) ranking system is recognized among the world’s most respected university rankings.
Professional Accreditations and Affiliations
Our academic programs are designed to prepare students for professional practice in their chosen fields. This focus on employability skills has attracted industry recognition from leading international professional bodies, as outlined below. Canadian University Dubai's accredited programs have also been listed on the International Program Accreditation Portal (IPAP) by the UAE Ministry of Education.
The IPAP is a public portal that provides information on the Strategic National KPI that measures the percentage of nationally accredited undergraduate programs that have received additional accreditation by a recognized international body.
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
Students of the BBA in Accounting and Finance program can obtain exemptions from eight of the exams that lead to the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) Professional Qualification, and the global professional designation of Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA). Those majoring in Marketing, e-Business, or Human Resource Management can obtain five exemptions, with other exemptions available for MBA graduates.
Chartered Financial Analyst Institute
CUD is also an affiliated university with the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute University Affiliation Program. This affiliation indicates that the curriculum of our BBA in Accounting and Finance program is closely tied to the practice of investment management and is helpful to students preparing for the CFA® Program exams.
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Students graduating with a BBA in Accounting and Finance between January 1st, 2021, and December 31st, 2025, will receive a total of seven exemptions in the professional Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) examination papers, specifically those related to applied knowledge and applied skills. Find out more here and explore the ACCA exemptions calculator for the exempted ACCA examination papers.
Association of Arab Universities
CUD is proud to join the Association of Arab Universities (AArU) as an active member, that works to support and connect institutions for higher learning in the Arab world, as well as enhance cooperation among them. The non-governmental organization includes 280 Arab universities at present, 12 of which are located in the United Arab Emirates.
Principles for Responsible Management Education
CUD is a proud member of the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), a worldwide initiative of the United Nations Global Compact to promote responsible and sustainable management education that includes 850 leading business and management schools across 95 countries.
International Association of Universities
Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has joined the International Association of Universities (IAU), further demonstrating our commitment to growing our global network of institutional partners and facilitating our education and applied research development to enhance our academic and cultural exchanges.
Program Outcome
As a graduate of this program, your skills will be in high demand worldwide. Accounting and finance continuously take the center stage of any business operations in today’s challenging commercial environment, and the need to understand and master these disciplines has been increasing globally. Our program will help develop your competencies in planning, critical analysis, and financial evaluation, all of which will prepare you for the dynamic and challenging corporate world. The degree will also provide you with a platform to move forward in an accounting career, as graduates of this program are well-positioned to advance into professional designation training initiatives.
Our BBA in Accounting and Finance program is recognized both nationally and internationally with accreditations from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). Moreover, CUD is one of the eight affiliated universities in the United Arab Emirates for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute University Affiliation Program.
Career Opportunities
As a flourishing sector, particularly in the Arab region, there are a wealth of career opportunities in the finance and accounting sector. Graduates of the program can pursue professional roles in global corporations, government, and international agencies, international trade, and international public institutions. The CUD BBA in Accounting and Finance program is designed to prepare students for a wide range of professions in sectors such as:
- Banking
- Investments
- Wealth Management
- Securities Trading & Analysis
- Accounting
- Audit
- Financial Management
- Credit Control