Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Bachelor of Business (International Business) program at the University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to succeed in the global business environment. The program focuses on developing a deep understanding of international business operations, cross-cultural management, and global marketing strategies.

Program Structure

The program consists of 144 credit points, which can be completed in three years for students who meet the advance entry requirements or four years for those who do not. The program includes:

• First Year Foundation Subjects (24 credit points)
• Major Subjects (48 credit points)
• General Elective Subjects (24 credit points)
• Integrative Business Capstone (6 credit points)

First Year Foundation Subjects

Students are required to complete the following foundation subjects:

• Responsible Business (BUS 101)
• Introductory Principles of Finance (FIN 111)
• Economic Essentials for Business (ECON100)
• Marketing Principles (MARK101)
• Introduction to Management (MGMT110)
• Professional Communication: Concepts and Practices (MGNT102)

Students must also choose two elective subjects from a list of options, including:

• Accounting for Decision Making (ACCY121)
• Accounting Principles (ACCY122)
• Statistics for Business (BUS 121)
• Economics and Society (ECON102)
• Introduction to Law (LAW 101)
• Principles of Supply Chain Management (OPS 157)

Major Subjects

The major subjects for the International Business program include:

• Innovation for Global Goals (BUS 200)
• Organisational Behaviour (MGMT201)
• Managing Across Cultures (MGMT210)
• International Business Management (MGMT389)
• Strategic Management (MGMT314)

Students must also choose two elective subjects from a list of options, including:

• Climate Change and Business Development (BUS 344)
• International Financial Management (FIN 241)
• AI Marketing Implementation (MARK255)
• Management of Change (MGMT311)

General Elective Subjects

Students are required to choose five additional elective subjects, each worth 6 credit points, from the school's approved list. Some of the available elective subjects include:

• Digitalisation and Computational Thinking for Business (BUS 201)
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship (INE 301)
• 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)

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.

Program Outcomes

The program aims to produce graduates who can appreciate cultural differences in their interactions and decision-making processes when dealing with international business situations. Graduates will have a strong understanding of the impact of global events on business and will be able to use a data-driven approach to solve business problems.

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 business programs are also accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

Professional Accreditation

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

Faculty

The faculty members for the International Business program include:

• Dr. Jaeyoung Cho, Assistant Professor and Discipline Leader (Management)
• Dr. Subhadeep Datta, Assistant Professor
• Dr. Greig Taylor, Assistant Professor
• Dr. Mohan Guruswamy, Assistant Professor
• Dr. Haroon Khan, Associate Professor and Discipline Leader (Finance & Accounting)
• Dr. Faisal Rana, Associate Professor
• Dr. Flevy Lasrado, Associate Professor
• Dr. Namrata Gupta, Associate Professor
• Dr. Rumaila Abbas, Assistant Professor and Discipline Leader (Marketing)
• Dr. Marouane Khallouk, Assistant Professor
• Dr. Sabiha Mumtaz, Assistant Professor

Similar Career Paths

Some similar career paths for graduates of the International Business program include:

• Management Consultant
• Market Research Analyst
• Marketing Manager
• Quantitative Analyst
• Lecturer

Admission Requirements

The admission requirements for the Bachelor of Business (International Business) program at UOWD vary depending on the type of high school curriculum completed. The requirements for some of the most common high school curricula are listed below:

• UAE: Al-Thanawiyya Al-Aama (70% for direct entry, no advance entry)
• Arab Countries: Al-Thanawiyyah Al-Aama (70% for direct entry, no advance entry)
• American High School Diploma: Overall average grade of C (70% or 2.5/4.0) + SAT 1100 for advance entry, overall average grade of C (70% or 2.5/4.0) for direct entry
• Bangladesh: HSC (GPA of 4.0/5.0 for advance entry, GPA of 3.0/5.0 for direct entry)
• Brazil: Brazil Higher Secondary Certificate (60% for direct entry, no advance entry)
• British GCE Curriculum: Minimum 5 IGCSE/GCSE subjects Grade D and Minimum of 3 A-level subjects Grade CCD for advance entry, minimum 5 IGCSE/GCSE subjects Grade D and 2 AS or 1 A-level subject(s) Grade D for direct entry

English Language Requirements

The English language requirements for the Bachelor of Business (International Business) program at UOWD are as follows:

• IELTS: Overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 and minimum score of 6.0 in Reading and Writing, 5.0 in Listening and Speaking for advance entry, overall IELTS (Academic) score of 5.0 for direct entry
• TOEFL: 79 with not less than 18 in Reading and Writing, 16 in Listening and Speaking for advance entry, 40 overall for direct entry
• Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: 54 overall with minimum 54 PTE Communicative Skill Scores for advance entry, 42 overall for direct entry

Credit for Prior Learning

Students may be eligible for advanced standing or credit for prior learning, which can be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Students must submit official academic transcripts, syllabus details, and an explanation of the grading system to be considered for credit for prior learning.

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the Bachelor of Business (International Business) program at UOWD are AED 60,429 (USD 16,466) per year, inclusive of 5% VAT. The fees are subject to change and may vary depending on the number of subjects enrolled in.