Program Overview

Bachelor of Business Administration – Innovation and Entrepreneurship

The Bachelor of Business Administration – Innovation and Entrepreneurship is a dynamic and industry-focused specialisation designed to foster an entrepreneurial mindset and equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in today's fast-paced business world. Through a combination of core business subjects, specialised innovation and entrepreneurship units, and real-world projects, students will gain a deep understanding of business principles, innovation processes, and entrepreneurial strategies.

Dual Specialisation Options

Students also have the opportunity to pursue a dual specialisation in this program, combining the Innovation and Entrepreneurship specialisation with any one of the other BBA specialisations, including:

• Digital Marketing
• Small Business Start-Up
• Tourism and Hospitality
• Workforce Management Graduating with two specialisations can enhance skills, employability, and success by widening 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

Credit for Previous Study

Credit for recognised learning is considered on an individual basis.

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. The course includes units such as:

• 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
• Management of Innovation
• Entrepreneurship
• Managing Change
• Managing Operations

Course Duration

The BBA – Innovation and Entrepreneurship is a 3-year program when taken in a standard semester model as a full-time student and 6 years when taken part-time on the semester model.

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 their 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 course can pursue careers such as:

• Entrepreneur or Business Owner
• Startup Consultant
• Product Manager
• Project Manager
• Business Development Manager
• Strategic Planner
• Business Analyst