Dubai Business School
undergraduate

BBA Finance

Overview

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in finance is designed to provide students with an understanding of how financial decisions of corporations, financial institutions and individuals are made. Finance studies focus on analysis of security markets, management of risks and corporate financial management. Financial managers’ main role is to monitor a company’s finances and advise senior managers on ways to maximize bottom line opportunities for a business. As a graduate of the BBA in finance, you will be responsible for steering the financial direction of the business and undertake all strategic financial planning and reporting to stakeholders. The program combines academic rigor and practical skills development based on real-world insights to prepare students for professional qualifications in finance such as CFA, CFP, CRM…. Career opportunities of graduates in finance include (but not limited to): Corporate Finance Manager, Financial Planning, Treasury Management, Investment Management, Credit & Financial Analysis, Financial Institution Management, Banking, Brokerage & Financial Services, and Chief Financial Officer.

Admission Requirement

English

High school grade in English 80% or pass the UD EPT

Who Is The Program For?

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program in Finance is typically designed for individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in the field of finance. It provides students with a comprehensive understanding of financial management, investment analysis, financial markets, and related topics. The program is suitable for individuals who have an aptitude for numbers, analytical thinking, and an interest in the financial industry. It is beneficial for students who wish to work in areas such as corporate finance, investment banking, financial consulting, portfolio management, risk management, or financial analysis. The BBA Finance program is generally offered at universities and business schools and is targeted towards undergraduate students who want to specialize in finance as part of their business education.

Year 1

Semester 1
Course Code	Course Title	Prerequisite	Co-requisite	C.H.
BMAT 102	Business Mathematics	None	None	3
BBUS 103	Digital Skills For Business	None	None	3
BESP 101	Business English	None	None	3
BBUS 200	Introduction to Responsible Business	None	None	3
BACC 205	Principles of Financial Accounting	None	None	3
Semester Credits				15
Accumulated Credits				15

Semester 2
Course Code	Course Title	Prerequisite	Co-requisite	C.H.
BECN 100	Microeconomics	BMAT 102 or GMAT 110 or GMATC 110; BESP 101 or ENGL 100 or ESPUC 200	None	3
BBUS 202	Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship	None	None	3
BMNG 200	Management & Organization Behavior	BESP 101 or ENGL 100 or ESPUC 200	None	3
BSTA 200	Statistical Analysis	BMAT 102 or GMAT 115 or GMATC 110	None	3
BMRK 200	Principles of Marketing	None	None	3
Semester Credits				15
Accumulated Credits				30

Year 2

Semester 3
Course Code	Course Title	Prerequisite	Co-requisite	C.H.
BBUS 205	Quantitative Analysis in Business	BSTA 200 or BSTAC 200	None	3
BBUS 305	Business Law	BESP 101 or ENGL 105 or ESPUC 200	None	3
BECN 225	Macroeconomics	BECN 100 or BECNC 100	None	3
BBUS 225	Research Methods	BSTA 200 or BSTAC 200	None	3
BMNG 315	International Business Management	BESP 101 or BBUS 200	None	3
				15
Accumulated Credits				45

Semester 4
Course Code	Course Title	Prerequisite	Co-requisite	C.H.
BBUS 201	Business Analytics	BSTA 200 or BSTAC 200	None	3
BBUS 345	AI in Business	BBUS 103 or GITB 120 or GITBC 120	None	3
BBUS 405	Strategic Management Capstone	"45 CH "	None	3
BMNG 310	Operations Management	BBUS 205	None	3
BFIN 200	Principles of Financial Management	BACC 205	None	3
Semester Credits				15
Accumulated Credits				60

Year 3

Semester 5
Course Code	Course Title	Prerequisite	Co-requisite	C.H.
BFIN 305	Corporate Finance	60 CH or BFIN 200	None	3
BECN 250	Money and Banking	"60 CH or BECN 225 "	None	3
BFIN 370	Financial Markets	60 CH or None	None	3
	Minor 1			3
	Minor 2			3
Semester Credits				15
Accumulated Credits				75

Semester 6
Course Code	Course Title	Prerequisite	Co-requisite	C.H.
BFIN 418	Portfolio Management	60 CH or BFIN 200	None	3
BFIN 335	Entrepreneurial Finance	60 CH or BFIN 200	None	3
	Minor 3			3
	Minor 4			3
	Minor 5			3
Semester Credits				15
Accumulated Credits				90

Year 4

Semester 7
Course Code	Course Title	Prerequisite	Co-requisite	C.H.
BFIN 420	Business Valuation	60 CH or BFIN 200	None	3
BFIN 438	Risk Management & Financial Derivatives	60 CH or BFIN 200	None	3
BFIN 432	Management of Banks & FinTech	60 CH or BFIN 200	None	3
BFIN 445	Advanced Financial Management	60 CH or BFIN 200	None	3
	Minor 6			3
Semester Credits				15
Accumulated Credits				105

Semester 8
Course Code	Course Title	Prerequisite	Co-requisite	C.H.
BEMG 308	Emerging Issues in Finance	60 CH	None	3
BBUS 301	Professional Certification	None		3
BBUS 302	Career and Personality Development	None		3
BFIN 467/473	Internship/Industry Project	99 CH	None	6
Semester Credits				15
Accumulated Credits				120