Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business
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
Looking to learn how to do business on a global scale? Seeking the opportunity to join the multinational, cross-cultural workforce in the United Arab Emirates? Today’s firms view the entire globe as a potential marketplace, increasing the demand for international business professionals to provide superior and competitive products and services worldwide. The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in International Business will provide students with the essential knowledge, management techniques, and skills required to conduct international business operations in an ever-changing global marketplace.
While the international business environment shares many common principles with domestic business practices, it is also distinct due to its range and scope. Hence, it is important to develop graduates who are equipped to compete and manage businesses internationally. The increasing globalization of commercial operations has generated a demand for professionals that are competent in analyzing and developing international business strategies. The Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business is an undergraduate degree designed to prepare students for managerial careers in the increasingly competitive and interdependent international business markets.
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Study Plan
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Internship to be taken summer semester after completion of 90 Cr.H + CGPA 2.0 or more. |
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.
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
The Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business at Canadian University Dubai (CUD) evaluates the evolution of the United Arab Emirates into a global business hub. Most business entities have a foreign origin, and domestic companies enjoy a degree of international operations.
Accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education, the BBA program will provide students with real-world insights into relevant social, political, legal, and macroeconomic factors influencing international business. Students will acquire vital skills and competencies through specialized international courses in economics, business, and management, marketing, global logistics, supply chain management, finance, and accounting while enhancing their communication skills. Students will also gain effective leadership competencies by engaging in classroom presentations, optional consulting projects, and reports that focus on the globalized environment to prepare them for their career paths.
The BBA program will give students important insights into the differences in how business is conducted domestically and internationally, how to provide superior service to global customers, and how to expand a local business in the global arena. Students will also develop knowledge of how international business practices and customs vary from those in the United Arab Emirates, as well as practical knowledge of how business transactions between and within nations are conducted; covering the laws and logistics of international trade and handling investments in foreign markets.
Career Opportunities
CUD BBA graduates will develop the skills required to pursue career opportunities in any corporation, government or international agency, international trade, or international public institution that has a global reach. As more firms continue to enter the global marketplace, more roles will become available in international business that includes the following sectors:
- Export and Import
- Advertising and Media
- Foreign Currency Investment
- Joint Ventures
- Tourism and Transportation
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Aerospace
- Oil and Gas (Energy)
- Banking and Financial Services
- International Agencies and NGOs
- Management Consultancy