Bachelors of Business Administration in Accounting
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| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2026-09-01 | - |
| 2027-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Bachelor of Business Administration – Accounting
The Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the field of accounting. This program is challenging, as it requires students to stay on top of financial markets, conduct analysis, and observe the improvement of financial situations.
About Concentration
Accounting is the most sought-after area of interest for many business graduates. Graduates with accounting qualifications are the benchmark of success for any company, and this degree opens doors to gain prestigious qualifications and practice as a Chartered Accountant or Certified Public Accountant.
Professional Body Accreditation
The College of Business Administration Curriculum has received International Accreditation by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). CIMA has partnered with the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), and the merger, now named AICPA - Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, is the world's largest professional body of management accountants.
Program Learning Outcomes
The program learning outcomes for the Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting include:
- Developing critical analysis skills relevant to their career paths
- Analyzing and interpreting specialized data and information to make rational business decisions
- Applying innovative and advanced approaches to evaluate the national and international business environment
- Demonstrating practical skills of various business disciplines
- Acquiring knowledge about the fundamental concepts, principles, and theories in the concentration
Admission Requirements
For further information on admission requirements, please refer to the official university website.
Accreditation
The American University in the Emirates is licensed by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research – Commission for Academic Accreditation.
Program Structure
The program consists of:
- General Education Courses: 10 courses, 30 credit hours
- Core Courses: 23 courses, 72 credit hours
- Concentration Courses: 6 courses, 18 credit hours
- Free Elective: 2 courses, 6 credit hours
- Total: 41 courses, 126 credit hours
General Education Courses
The General Education Courses include:
- University Core Requirements: 6 credit hours
- University Life
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Languages and Communication Studies: 9 credit hours
- Academic Writing
- Introduction to Research
- Arabic Language courses (choose one)
- The Natural Sciences or Mathematics: 3 credit hours
- Natural Science
- Sustainable Energy
- Environmental Science
- General Mathematics
- The Social or Behavioral Sciences: 3 credit hours
- Introduction to Anthropology
- Introduction to Sociology
- Introduction to Political Science
- Introduction to Social Science
- General Psychology
- Introduction to Geography
- The Humanities or Arts: 3 credit hours
- Contemporary Arab Art
- History of Islamic Art
- Introduction to Philosophy
- World History
- Middle East History
- English Literature
- Islamic Studies: 3 credit hours
- Islamic Culture
- Islamic Civilization
- UAE Studies: 3 credit hours
- Emirati Studies
Core Courses
The Core Courses include:
- Principles of Management
- General Statistics
- Principles of Accounting
- Managerial Accounting
- Microeconomics
- Business Technology Management
- Business Statistics & Quantitative Analysis
- Principles of Marketing
- Financial Management
- Macroeconomics
- Organizational Behavior
- Production and Operations Management
- Business Law
- Business Intelligence & Analytics
- Introduction to Business Risk Management
- Sustainable Business Practices in the GCC and MENA Region
- Strategic Management
- International Business
- Human Resource Management
- Project Management
- Negotiation Skills
- Startup Management and Growth Strategies
- Internship
Concentration Courses
The Concentration Courses include:
- Intermediate Accounting I
- Intermediate Accounting II
- Cost Accounting
- Accounting Analytics
- Auditing
- Tax Accounting
Free Electives
Students must choose 2 courses (6 credit hours) from any other college/specialization, provided the prerequisites are met.
Recommended Study Plan
The recommended study plan is based on the available offered courses in the registered semester. Students can join at the beginning of any semester.
Attendance
Student builds the schedule based on available offered courses in the registered semester. Classes are held on weekdays (morning and evening) and weekends.
Duration
The program duration is 4 years.
Yearly Tuition Fees
The yearly tuition fees are AED 51,500/USD 14,023, inclusive of 5% VAT, excluding service fees. Note that yearly fees will vary depending on the number of courses enrolled.
Scholarships
For scholarship details, please contact the Office of Student Life & Community Engagement.