• Dubai Business School
  • undergraduate

BBA in Real Estate Management

Overview

Build a career in one of the UAE’s most dynamic industries—real estate. The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Real Estate Management at the University of Dubai equips students with a strong foundation in property valuation, real estate finance, and urban development.

This program blends academic theory with real-world experience through partnerships with top real estate firms in Dubai. Students gain:

  • In-depth knowledge of property investment, appraisal, and sales

  • Practical skills in real estate law, urban planning, and asset management

  • Exposure to market trends, zoning regulations, and smart city development

  • Access to internships, field visits, and expert guest lectures

With Dubai’s ever-evolving skyline and investment opportunities, this program prepares students to thrive in a high-growth, high-impact industry—whether in residential, commercial, or mixed-use developments.

Program Learning Outcomes The Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) for Business Core courses are shown below: After graduation, BBA students will be able to:
  • PLO1. Discuss the basic concepts, theories, and methods of various business functions.
  • PLO2. Apply theories and methods to critically solve business problems in the workplace.
  • PLO3. Demonstrate ethical behavior and communicate effectively in the workplace.

Program Learning Outcomes of Real Estate Management

After graduation, Real Estate Management students will be able to:

  • PLO1. Apply core real estate principles in valuation, asset management, and sustainable development.

  • PLO2. Analyze market trends to solve real estate challenges and make informed decisions.

  • PLO3. Demonstrate ethical and sustainable practices in real estate operations.

  • PLO4. Communicate effectively and lead real estate projects with innovation and collaboration.

Admission Requirement

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

Who Is The Program For?

This program is designed for students who are passionate about real estate, urban development, and investment strategy. It is ideal for:

  • High school graduates seeking a career in property development, brokerage, or valuation

  • Aspiring real estate entrepreneurs and developers

  • Individuals interested in urban planning, land use, or sustainable city design

  • Future professionals who want to work in real estate finance, asset management, or investment advisory

  • Students looking to join or launch family businesses in real estate

  • Young professionals aiming to understand both the business and regulatory sides of the property market

Whether you want to manage a real estate portfolio, become a licensed broker, or develop residential and commercial projects, this program will provide you with the skills and credentials to succeed.

Career Opportunities

The UAE’s thriving property sector offers diverse and lucrative career paths. With Dubai’s expanding real estate market and continued demand for housing, commercial spaces, and infrastructure, graduates of this program are in high demand.

Potential career paths include:

  • Real Estate Broker or Agent

  • Property Developer or Project Coordinator

  • Valuation Analyst / Property Appraiser

  • Urban Planner or Development Consultant

  • Real Estate Investment Analyst

  • Facilities or Property Manager

  • Leasing and Sales Executive

  • Real Estate Marketing Specialist

  • Land Use Policy Assistant / Zoning Analyst

  • Commercial Real Estate Associate

The program also lays the foundation for pursuing professional licenses or postgraduate studies in real estate or urban economics.

Estimated Salary Range

The UAE real estate sector remains a cornerstone of economic growth, offering solid earning potential—especially in brokerage, development, and investment roles.

Estimated Monthly Salary Ranges (AED):

  • Real Estate Sales or Leasing Agent (entry level): AED 7,000 – AED 14,000 (plus commission)

  • Valuation Analyst / Appraiser: AED 9,000 – AED 16,000

  • Property Development Coordinator: AED 10,000 – AED 18,000

  • Real Estate Investment Analyst: AED 12,000 – AED 20,000

  • Urban Planning Assistant / Project Planner: AED 8,000 – AED 15,000

  • Facilities or Property Manager (junior level): AED 11,000 – AED 18,000

Commission-based roles, especially in sales and leasing, can significantly exceed these ranges based on performance. Salaries may vary depending on the employer (brokerage, developer, or government agency), language proficiency, and certifications (e.g., RERA, IFMA, PMP).

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 CodeCourse TitlePrerequisiteCo-requisiteC.H.
BBUS 205Quantitative Analysis in BusinessBSTA 200 or BSTAC 200None3
BBUS 305Business LawBESP 101 or ENGL 105 or ESPUC 200None3
BECN 225MacroeconomicsBECN 100 or BECNC 100None3
BBUS 225Research MethodsBSTA 200 or BSTAC 200None3
BMNG 315International Business ManagementBESP 101 or BBUS 200None3
Semester Credits15
Accumulated Credits45
Semester 4
Course CodeCourse TitlePrerequisiteCo-requisiteC.H.
BBUS 201Business AnalyticsBSTA 200 or BSTAC 200None3
BBUS 345AI in BusinessBBUS 103 or GITB 120 or GITBC 120None3
BBUS 405Strategic Management Capstone45 CHNone3
BMNG 310Operations ManagementBBUS 205None3
BFIN 200Principles of Financial ManagementBACC 205None3
Semester Credits15
Accumulated Credits60
Year 3
Semester 5
Course CodeCourse TitlePrerequisiteCo-requisiteC.H.
BREA 401Real Estate Finance and Investment60 CH3
BREA 402Property Valuation and Appraisal60 CH3
BREA 403Real Estate Law and Regulatory Framework60 CH3
Minor 13
Minor 23
Semester Credits15
Accumulated Credits75
Semester 6
Course CodeCourse TitlePrerequisiteCo-requisiteC.H.
BREA 404Urban Planning and Sustainable Development60 CH3
BREA 405Facilities and Property Management60 CH3
Minor 33
Minor 43
Minor 53
Semester Credits15
Accumulated Credits90
Year 4
table> Semester 7Course CodeCourse TitlePrerequisiteCo-requisiteC.H.BREA 406Real Estate Marketing and Sales60 CH—3BREA 407Global and Regional Real Estate Markets60 CH—3BREA 408Real Estate Risk Management60 CH—3BREA 409Digital Transformation in Real Estate60 CH—3Minor 6———3Semester Credits15Accumulated Credits105
Semester 8
Course Code Course Title Prerequisite Co-requisite C.H.
BEMG 307 Emerging Issues in Real Estate Management 60 CH None 3
BBUS 301 Professional Certification None None 3
BBUS 302 Career and Personality Development None None 3
BREA 467 / 473 Internship / Industry Project 99 CH None 6
Semester Credits 15
Accumulated Credits 120

Course Descriptions

  • Required Business Courses (45 Credit Hours)

BBUS 200 Introduction to Business Administration 

This course provides students with an introduction to the fundamental principles of Business Administration. It examines the factors that lead towards successful administration of a business, and the achievement of organizational goals. The course covers topics such as Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Social Responsibility and Ethics, International Business, and MIS. Prerequisite: None.

BECN 100 Microeconomics

The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with the essential microeconomics tools to 1) study how consumers and businesses make decisions in the face of resource scarcity, 2) examine how their interactions in the market determines prices and quantities of goods, and 3) assess the efficiency of markets in the presence of government influence and under different market structures. It is hoped that as a result of taking this course, students will develop an appreciation of the economic way of thinking about real-world problems and develop interest in pursuing a career in economics.  Prerequisite: GMAT110: Mathematics for Business I.

BECN 225 Macroeconomics

This course provides an overview of determination of output; unemployment; interest rates, and inflation. Monetary and fiscal policies are discussed besides public debt and international economic issues. The course introduces basic models of macroeconomics and illustrates principles with the experience of the UAE and other economies. It also exposes students to the Islamic economics whenever applicable. Prerequisite: BECN 100 Microeconomics.

BSTA 200 Statistical Analysis

The purpose of the course is to acquaint students with the basic concepts of statistics and probabilities that will help them make decisions. Coverage includes: basic probability, sampling, hypothesis testing, simple and multiple regression models. Prerequisite: GMAT110: Mathematics for Business I.

BBUS 225 Research Methods

The purpose of this course is to enable students acquire the skills necessary to develop scientific research proposal. It will enable the students undertake systematic research using empirical and non-empirical approaches, conduct literature review and structure and manage a research project on UAE firms.  Prerequisite: BSTA 200: Statistical Analysis.

BACC 205 Principles of Financial Accounting

The course introduces students to accounting concepts, principles, and processes underlying the production of financial statements, and also analyzes measurement and reporting of business transactions to users of financial statements. Prerequisite: None

BBUS 205 Quantitative Analyses in Business

This course is considered as an introduction to recent developments in quantitative techniques with particular emphasis on management applications. Techniques include linear programming, descriptive statistics, probability, expectations, games and decisions, testing of hypotheses, analysis of variance, and operations research. Suitable software will be used to help solve the problems. Prerequisite: BSTA 200 Statistical Analysis.

BFIN 200 Principles of Financial Management

The purpose of this course is to help student an understanding management of finance within a business organization. The coverage includes the sources of finance, the basic financial techniques such as TVM technique used for making decisions in relation to valuation of financial instruments, risk and return trade off. Prerequisite: BACC 205 Principles of Financial Accounting.

BMNG 200 Management & Organization Behavior

This course gives students a critical understanding of essential management functions such planning, organizing, leading/interpersonal influence, and managing in both local and international contexts. The course develops a management framework based on diverse corporate culture before broadening that environment to a global level. This course examines individual and group behavior in companies in depth. It teaches students how to manage businesses more successfully while also improving the quality of the work environment for employees. Motivation, individual and group behavior, employee diversity, attitude and job satisfaction, leadership, communication channels, group dynamics, job design, conflict, and power and politics are among the topics covered. Students should get a grasp of managerial responsibilities and the essential skills and have the necessary abilities to apply them in real-world circumstances.

BMRK 200 Principles of Marketing

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the marketing process, global market place and consumers, integrated marketing communication and marketing plan. Prerequisite: None

BBUS 305 Business Law

This course focuses on business law within the context of contract and civil law. Topics include legal forms of business organization & ownership, contract & sales law, government regulation of business, laws relating to business, bankruptcy, finance, banking, and insurance.  Prerequisite: ENGL 105 English II.

BMNG 310 Operations Management

Operations management is an area of business concerned with the production of goods and services in a wide range of contemporary contexts.  It involves the study of concepts, theories and techniques relating to the operations functions in both manufacturing and service organizations. The course will cover classical topics in operations management including forecasting, inventory management, capacity planning, location planning, quality management, waiting lines, supply chain management. Case studies are used to provide a comprehensive knowledge of the theories, current practices, and trends. Prerequisite: BBUS 205: Quantitative Analyses in Business.

BMNG 315 International Business Management

This course aims at introducing students to the various practices, environments, and functions involved in the field of international business. It includes analysis of the environmental factors (such as culture, communication, behavior) at the international, national and industry levels. The course addresses the functional areas of business (Marketing, Finance, Production, and Human resources), and assesses, in this respect, the global competitiveness of the UAE/ economy. Prerequisite: BBUS 100 Introduction to Business Administration.

BBUS 400 Strategic Management

The purpose of this course is to stimulate and develop students’ awareness and understanding of the key concepts of Strategic Management. The coverage includes situational analysis, the generation of choices of alternate actions and issues of implementation of the chosen course of action. Prerequisite: 90CH.

BBUS 343 Emerging Technologies in Business

The course focuses on introduction to emerging technologies and its application in the business context, both in public and private sectors. Emerging technologies such as Big-Data, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Block-Chain, Robotic Process Automation, Internet of things (IoT), and leverage these technologies to improve business management and performance.

  • Majors Courses (30 Credit Hours)

BCA 200 - Customs Theory and Practice

This course introduces the students to whole spectrum of Customs administration theory, policy and law. It focuses on the use of the modern customs management methods which leverage information and other contemporary technologies, risk management, in the execution of various customs procedures and processes. Prerequisites: None.

BCA 210 - Harmonized System, Classification and Customs Tariff

This course covers in detail the classification methodology of coding, describing and classifying goods under Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System which is developed and maintained by the World Customs Organization. It imparts practical classification and interpretation skills to the students. Prerequisites: None.

BCA 300 - International Agreements on Trade and Customs

This course covers the development key International Agreements on Trade and Customs. It explains the obligations, rights and privileges of the parties to various Trade and Customs Agreements. And it gives a comprehensive review of the role played of Customs in the day-to-day implementation of those Agreements. Prerequisites: BCUS 200 - Customs Theory and Practice.

BCA 310 - Customs Valuation

This course teaches the students to WTO Valuation Agreement and imparts knowledge and skills of using the six Customs Valuation Methods. It also handles the implementation aspects of these methods in the UAE and GCC context. Prerequisites: None.

BCA 320 - Post-Clearance Audit

Post-clearance Audit (PCA) is a type of customs control that has many benefits such as revenue protection, improvement traders’ compliance, detection, and prevention of fraud, increasing the efficiency of customs control, etc. The course helps learners to achieve comprehensive knowledge of organizing, managing, and performing Post-Clearance Audit in any Customs organization. Also, extra emphasis is put on inculcating PCA skills within the context of the United Arab Emirates and other GCC Countries. Prerequisites: None.

BCA 400 - Customs Procedures and Trade Facilitation

This course deals with learning the best approaches and practices to implement the various customs procedures efficiently so as to achieve the governments objectives. It also focuses on effective trade facilitation and border management. Thus it makes ample use of the principles and standards enshrined in the Revised Kyoto Convention and the WTO’s Trade Facilitation Agreement. Prerequisites: BCUS 200 - Customs Theory and Practice.

BCA 410 - Risk Management and Customs Intelligence

This course emphasizes the use of Risk Management to achieve various customs objectives (such as safety & security and trade facilitation) in an efficient manner. It covers Risk Management Techniques and Strategies in a Customs context. It also elaborates the role Customs Intelligence and highlights WCO initiatives in developing and sharing Intelligence. Prerequisites: None.

BCA 420 - Technology, Border Security and Inspection

The course covers the use of technology in border security and inspection. It addresses the theoretical, legal and managerial elements that are necessary for effective use of technologies. The course also has a practical part whereby students have the opportunity to use SIMFOX scanning/inspection simulations. Students are also trained in using Virtue Reality (VR) technology in customs inspection. Prerequisites: None.

BCA 440 - Customs Investigation and Law Enforcement

This course covers investigative procedures and processes. It teaches how to make best use international tools like the WCO Customs Enforcement Network to achieve success on national/regional levels. It also elaborates the basics investigation such as “first officer responsibilities”, “crime scene protection”, interviewing witnesses, and interrogating suspects to obtain confessions, etc. Prerequisites: None.

BCA 473 - Industry Project

The purpose of this course is to provide the working student an opportunity to develop competence in applying learned theories and gained skills to an actual business problem or issue. A student will undertake a supervised project to tackle an existing business problem or an available opportunity for improvement at his organization, explore possible causes of the problem, alternative solutions, and assess the effect(s) of each solution on the organization. Alternatively, a student may develop and document a business case dealing with an actual business problem that the organization managed to identify and solve it. Each student will present orally the result of his project in addition to a written report. Prerequisites: the completion of 90 CH.

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