Dubai Business School
undergraduate

BBA in Global Trade, Customs and Logistics

Overview

Step into the world of international commerce with a BBA that prepares you for leadership in global trade and logistics. The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Global Trade, Customs, and Logistics at the University of Dubai provides specialized training in international trade policies, customs regulations, and supply chain management.

This program is designed to give students a solid foundation in:

Global business strategies and trade law
Customs operations and compliance procedures
International logistics and transportation systems
Digital tools for trade facilitation and supply chain visibility

Aligned with Dubai’s D33 vision to become a global hub for digital commerce and trade innovation, this BBA program equips students with the knowledge and practical skills to succeed in today’s interconnected economy.

Admission Requirement

English

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

Who Is The Program For?

This BBA program is ideal for high school graduates and young professionals who are:

Passionate about international business, logistics, and trade
Interested in careers with multinational corporations, freight companies, or government trade agencies
Curious about how goods and services move across borders
Seeking to understand customs processes, compliance regulations, and global market dynamics
Planning to work in ports, free zones, or international trade organizations

Whether your goal is to work in Dubai, across the GCC, or globally, this program offers a pathway into a vital and fast-growing industry.

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.
BCITC 351	International Trade Terms and Documentation	60 CH	None	3
BCITC 352	International Agreements on Trade and Customs	60 CH	None	3
BCITC 362	Global Trade Compliance	60 CH	None	3
	Minor Course-1	60 CH		3
	Minor Course-2	60 CH		3
Semester Credits				15
Accumulated Credits				75

Semester 6
Course Code	Course Title	Prerequisite	Co-requisite	C.H.
BCITC 361	Custom Valuation and Procedures	60 CH	None	3
BCITC 471	International Economic Relations and Diplomacy	60 CH	None	3
	Minor Course-3	60 CH	None	3
	Minor Course-4	60 CH		3
	Minor Course-5	60 CH		3
Semester Credits				15
Accumulated Credits				90

Year 4

Semester 7
Course Code	Course Title	Prerequisite	Co-requisite	C.H.
BCITC 480	Cross Border Anti Money Laundering	60 CH	None	3
BCITC 481	Risk Management in International Trade and Customs	60 CH	None	3
BCITC 472	Technology, Border Security and Inspection	60 CH		3
BCITC 364	Trade & Supply Chain Analytics	60 CH		3
	Minor Course-6	60 CH		3
Semester Credits				15
Accumulated Credits				105

Semester 8
Course Code	Course Title	Prerequisite	Co-requisite	C.H.
BCITC 482	International /National Customs/ Port Visit	60 CH	None	3
BBUS 301	Professional Certification	None		3
BBUS 302	Career and Personality Development	None	None	3
BCITC 467/ 473	Internship/Industry Project	99 CH		6
Semester Credits				15
Accumulated Credits				120