Program Overview

---

Introduction to the BA Honours Business Management (Economics) Programme

The BA Business Management (Economics) programme aims to seamlessly integrate theory with practice, emphasising practical learning, technological and analytical competencies, and global and cross-cultural awareness. This programme will enable students to effectively incorporate data handling and analysis techniques across a range of business decision-making scenarios.

Programme Overview

Middlesex University Dubai provides students with the opportunity to achieve an Honours degree in Business Management (Economics) in three years. The programme is structured to enable students to develop a range of theoretical and practical capabilities in key areas of business management including strategy, leadership and people management, finance, sustainability, marketing, data analytics, innovation, and operations, as well as specialist areas in economics.

Why Study BA Honours Business Management (Economics)?

This programme is designed to enhance students' global perspective, cultural and environmental awareness, and entrepreneurial abilities, while developing critical thinking, communication, and networking opportunities. Fostering analytical and creative skills, this degree prepares graduates for diverse career opportunities, advanced studies, and a significant role in driving business success.

Accreditations

The programme is accredited by:

• The Financial Modeling Institute (FMI)
• The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
• The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

Programme Content

The programme covers a range of topics including:

• Management in the Global Environment
• Marketing Theory and Practice
• Data and Digital Technologies
• Financial Performance Management

Programme Modules

The programme consists of various modules, including:

• Management in the Global Environment (30 Credits) Compulsory
• Marketing Theory and Practice (30 Credits) Compulsory
• Data and Digital Technologies (30 Credits) Compulsory
• Financial Performance Management (30 Credits) Compulsory

Course Overview

• Intake: January, September
• Duration: 3 years full-time
• Attendance: Full-time
• Course Leader: Rory McConnon MSc MBA FHEA PMP

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for the programme include:

• Indian Secondary School Certificates / CBSE: minimum grade of 65% overall
• British A-Levels: Minimum Two or Three with grades AA / BBC
• GCSE: Students who have completed their GCSEs are eligible to join the International Foundation Programme
• International Baccalaureate: You must have passed the full IB Diploma with 24 28 Points
• American High School Diploma: minimum GPA of 2.8
• Tawjihiyya (Secondary School Certificate): Students who have completed the Tawjihiyya will be eligible to apply for the International Foundation Programme
• Pakistani National Curriculum: Completion of Year 1 at a recognised post-secondary institution
• Iranian Pre-University Certificate: Minimum overall grade of 12
• Nigerian Senior School Leaving Certificate: Candidates are admitted to the International Foundation Programme
• National Curriculum of the countries of Russia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan: Candidates are admitted to the International Foundation Programme
• West African GCE: Candidates are admitted to the International Foundation Programme
• BTEC Level 3: BTEC Level 3 qualifications may be considered for direct entry into an undergraduate programme
• Middlesex University International Foundation Programme (IFP): Successful completion of the Middlesex University International Foundation Programme
• NCUK Foundation Qualification: If you have a foundation qualification from NCUK, you can contact the admissions team directly to understand entry requirement eligibility for this programme

English Language Requirements

All programmes at Middlesex University Dubai are taught in English and applicants with previous education outside of English-speaking countries must demonstrate English language proficiency as follows:

• IELTS Academic: 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each band)
• TOEFL Internet-based: 72 (17 in listening & writing, 20 in speaking and 18 in reading)
• Pearson PTE Academic: 59 (with 59 in all components)
• Dubai Campus MDX Internal English Test: 6.0 (with 5.5 in each component)

Teaching

Classes are held at Dubai Knowledge Park campus Monday to Friday, between 8:30am and 5:30pm. No classes are scheduled on Fridays between 12.00pm and 2.00pm. Occasional sessions may be scheduled over weekends or holiday periods, and students can expect plenty of notice for these.

Future Career and Employment

Graduates with a degree in Business Management (Economics) have a variety of career paths available to them, leveraging their understanding of economic principles and their application to business strategies. Career and employability opportunities include:

• Economic Analyst
• Financial Analyst
• Utilising their knowledge of economic fluctuations

Faculty

The programme is taught by a team of experienced faculty members, including:

• Rory McConnon
• Andrew Mackenzie
• Dr Athanasia Kalaitzi
• Claudia L. Maher
• Dr Jeongsoo Han
• Dr Matthew Brown
• Muneeza Shoaib Sandeela
• Neelofer Mashood
• Rashita Puthiya
• Rhoderick Romano
• Ryan Stephenson
• Sandra Stephenson
• Dr Shawn Mathew
• Dr Sheldon Carvalho
• Dr Sreejith Balasubramanian
• Sony Sreejith
• Dr Supriya Kunnath Kaitheri
• Dr Vijay Pujari
• Dr Vijaya Kumar
• Mariam Aslam
• Professor Cody Morris Paris

Related Courses

Related courses include:

• BA Honours Business Management
• BA Honours Business Management (Finance)
• BA Honours Business Management (Human Resource Management)
• BA Honours Business Management (Marketing)
• BA Honours Business Management (Innovation and Entrepreneurship)
• BA Honours Business Management (Project Management)
• BA Honours Business Management (Supply Chain and Logistics)
• BA Honours Business Management (Data Analytics)
• BA Honours Business Management (Economics)
• BA Honours Business Management (Tourism and Events)
• BA Honours International Business
• BA Honours Marketing
• BA Honours Business Management (Sustainability)