Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program at the University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of business principles and practices. The program aims to develop the fundamental knowledge and skills required to become effective and responsible managers and leaders in the global economy.

Program Structure

To qualify for the BBA, a candidate shall accrue an aggregate of at least 144 credit points, which includes first-year foundation subjects, major subjects, integrative business capstone, and general electives.

First Year Foundation Subjects

The first year of the program includes the following foundation subjects:

• Accounting for Decision Making (ACCY121)
• Accounting Principles (ACCY122)
• Responsible Business (BUS 101)
• Statistics for Business (BUS 121)
• Economic Essentials for Business (ECON100)
• Introductory Principles of Finance (FIN 111)
• Introduction to Management (MGMT110)
• Marketing Principles (MARK101)

Students are also required to choose any five business subjects, each worth 6 credit points, from the school's approved list.

General Elective Subjects

Students are required to choose an additional three elective subjects, each worth 6 credit points, from the school's approved list.

Capstone

The Integrative Business Capstone (BUS 331) enables students to apply the principles of ethical, socially responsible, and sustainable commerce in a simulated business environment.

Elective Subjects

Students are required to choose an additional four elective subjects, each worth 6 credit points, from the school's approved list.

Emirati Studies

Students must complete 6 credit points of General Education subjects in the area of Emirati Studies as part of the 144 credit points. The following subjects are available:

• Urban Sociology (URBS103)
• Public Health (PUBH115)
• UAE and International Relations (IRAE135)
• Society and Environment – Resources, Challenges, Futures (GEOG222)
• Muslim Societies Across the Ages: Tradition, Secularism & Modernity (ARTS317)

Program Outcomes

Typically, BBA graduates will be able to innovate design solutions, successfully contributing to organizations in the commercial, public, and not-for-profit sectors. The program prepares graduates to undertake tasks and challenges in a changing and complex business environment.

Accreditation and Recognition

All degrees at UOWD are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the UAE Ministry of Education and are licensed by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA). The degree is quality assured by UOW, which is registered with the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA), the national regulator of the higher education sector in Australia.

Professional Accreditation

The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) provides an international seal of approval for business programs, ensuring the educational needs of students are met through high-quality, continuous improvement, and excellence in education.

Faculty

The faculty members of the BBA program at UOWD include:

• Dr. Arijit Sikdar, Associate Professor and Director (Undergraduate Programs)
• Dr. Burcu Kapar, Associate Professor
• Dr. Flevy Lasrado, Associate Professor
• Dr. Greig Taylor, Assistant Professor
• Dr. Kashif Saleem, Associate Professor
• Dr. Khairul Anuar Kamarudin, Associate Professor
• Dr. Namrata Gupta, Associate Professor
• Dr. Osama Al-Hares, Associate Professor and Director (Postgraduate Programs)
• Dr. Prakash Vel Kumar Shankar, Associate Professor
• Dr. Sabiha Mumtaz, Assistant Professor
• Dr. Subhadeep Datta, Assistant Professor
• Dr. Vikash Ramiah, Associate Professor and Head of Postgraduate Studies (HPS)

Admission Requirements

The admission requirements for the BBA program at UOWD depend on the type of high school curriculum followed by the student. The requirements based on the most common high school curricula are listed below:

• UAE: Al-Thanawiyya Al-Aama (Elite or Advanced Track 70%, General Track 75%)
• Arab Countries: Al-Thanawiyya Al-Aama (70%)
• American High School Diploma: Overall average grade of C (70% or 2.5/4.0) + SAT 1100
• Bangladesh: HSC (GPA of 4.0 / 5.0)
• Brazil: Brazil Higher Secondary Certificate (60%)
• British GCE Curriculum: Minimum 5 IGCSE/GCSE subjects – Grade D and Minimum of 3 A level subjects – Grade CCD
• Chinese Senior High School: 80%
• Colombia: Título de Bachiller Académico (3 out of 5 or 6 out of 10)
• International Baccalaureate Diploma: 25 Points
• India: CBSE & ICSE, Grade 12 (65%)
• Iran: Pre-University Certificate (14)
• Japan: Upper Secondary School Diploma (3.8 out of 5)
• Kenya: 60
• Mexico: 6 out of 10
• Nepal: School Leaving Certificate Examination (3 out of 4)
• Nigeria: WAEC & NECO (Minimum of 7 subjects with no more than 1 "Pass")
• Pakistan: Higher Secondary School Certificate (88%)
• CIS Countries: Attestat (Average 3/5)
• South Korea: CSAT (77.5%)

English Language Requirements

At UOWD, all classes are taught in English, and students will need to submit one of the following certificates of English language proficiency:

• IELTS (Academic): Overall IELTS score of 6.0 and Minimum score of 6.0 in Reading and Writing, 5.0 in Listening and Speaking
• TOEFL (Internet-based): 79 with not less than 18 in Reading and Writing, 16 in Listening and Speaking
• Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: 54 overall with Minimum 54 PTE Communicative Skill Scores

Credit for Prior Learning

If students are seeking advanced standing status, they will need to submit an official academic transcript showing all courses studied and the grades obtained, syllabus details for the courses they have successfully completed, and an explanation of the grading system.

Supporting Documentation

To make an application for the BBA program, students will need to submit the following supporting documentation:

• An original or certified copy of their secondary school records
• A Statement or Certificate of Completion of secondary school
• Proof of their English language proficiency
• UAE ID (if applying from within the UAE)
• A copy of their passport (and Residence Visa, if resident in the UAE)

Tuition Fees

The yearly fees for the BBA program at UOWD are AED 60,429 / USD 16,466 (VAT 5% inclusive). The fees will vary depending on the number of subjects enrolled in.