Program Overview

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Bachelor of Business Administration Small Business Start-Up

The Bachelor of Business Administration Small Business Start-Up is a specialized program designed for enterprising students who wish to start their own business or work as internal corporate entrepreneurs in larger organizations. This field of study teaches the necessary planning and processes required to establish a business and lead it successfully.

Program Overview

The program provides in-depth insights into the funding and functioning of start-ups, as well as core business functions crucial to any new business. Students will learn about all aspects needed to start or manage a new business or a Small/Medium Enterprise (SME) and build a strong foundation in essential business functions such as management, finance, accounting, marketing, and human resources.

Dual Specialisation Options

Students also have the opportunity to pursue a dual specialisation in this program, combining the Small Business Start-Ups specialisation with other BBA specialisations, including:

• Digital Marketing
• Tourism and Hospitality
• Workforce Management
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Graduating with two specialisations can enhance skills, employability, and career prospects.

Program Details

• Location: Dubai
• Study method: On-campus
• Study mode: Full-time
• Intake: January and September
• Duration: 3 years full-time
• Annual fees:
  • January 2026: AED 56,700
  • September 2026: AED 60,900

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Business Administration program at Curtin Dubai is accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the UAE Ministry of Education and licensed by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA).

Application Requirements

• Indicative cut-off scores:
  • GCE A-Levels: 5 points (minimum 2 subjects)
  • IB: 24 points
  • India: CBSE/ICSE 60% HSC 65%
  • Pakistan: 75%
• English language requirements:
  • 12th CBSE 60%
  • IGCSE English Language and Literature C
  • IBDP 4
  • IELTS 6.0, with no band less than 6.0 or equivalent

Course Structure

Course structures and unit availability may change as part of ongoing curriculum review. Detailed information on courses and their components can be found in the Curtin Handbook.

Units

• Communication, Culture and Indigenous Perspectives in Business
• Financial Decision Making
• Markets and Legal Frameworks
• Strategic Career Design
• Analytics for Decision Making
• Discovering Marketing
• Introduction to Innovation Principles
• Organisational Behaviour
• Sustainable Business Innovation Project
• Introduction to Finance Principles
• Project Management
• Business Internship
• Small Business Growth
• Start-Up Business Planning
• Business and Sustainable Development
• Entrepreneurship

Credit for Previous Study

Credit for recognised learning is considered on an individual basis.

Course Duration

The BBA Small Business Start-Up is a 3-year program when taken full-time and 6 years when taken part-time.

Fees

• January 2026 intake tuition fees: AED 56,700 (full-time)
• September 2026 intake tuition fees: AED 60,900 (full-time)
• All tuition fees are inclusive of VAT.
• Tuition fees are subject to revision each year.

Scholarships and Bursaries

Students may qualify for a range of scholarships or bursaries designed to recognise achievements and support their study journey at Curtin Dubai.

Professional Recognition and Accreditation

Curtin Business School is recognised as an elite global business school through accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program can pursue careers as:

• Entrepreneur
• Start-Up Consultant
• Franchise Operator
• Venture Capitalist
• Business Manager
• Small Business Owner