Program Overview

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Global Trade, Customs, and Logistics at the University of Dubai provides specialized training in international trade policies, customs regulations, and supply chain management. This program is designed to give students a solid foundation in global business strategies and trade law, customs operations and compliance procedures, international logistics and transportation systems, and digital tools for trade facilitation and supply chain visibility.

Admission Requirements

• English: High school grade in English 80% or pass the UD EPT

Program Details

• Type: Undergraduate
• Duration: 4 Years
• Credit Hours: 120 hours
• Intake: Fall & Spring
• Study Mode: Morning or Evening Classes
• Language: English

Study Plan

The study plan for the BBA in Global Trade, Customs, and Logistics is structured over four years, with each year divided into two semesters.

Year 1

• Semester 1:
  • BMAT 102: Business Mathematics
  • BBUS 103: Digital Skills For Business
  • BESP 101: Business English
  • BBUS 200: Introduction to Responsible Business
  • BACC 205: Principles of Financial Accounting
• Semester 2:
  • BECN 100: Microeconomics
  • BBUS 202: Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  • BMNG 200: Management & Organization Behavior
  • BSTA 200: Statistical Analysis
  • BMRK 200: Principles of Marketing

Year 2

• Semester 3:
  • BBUS 205: Quantitative Analysis in Business
  • BBUS 305: Business Law
  • BECN 225: Macroeconomics
  • BBUS 225: Research Methods
  • BMNG 315: International Business Management
• Semester 4:
  • BBUS 201: Business Analytics
  • BBUS 345: AI in Business
  • BBUS 405: Strategic Management Capstone
  • BMNG 310: Operations Management
  • BFIN 200: Principles of Financial Management

Year 3

• Semester 5:
  • BCITC 351: International Trade Terms and Documentation
  • BCITC 352: International Agreements on Trade and Customs
  • BCITC 362: Global Trade Compliance
  • Minor Course-1
  • Minor Course-2
• Semester 6:
  • BCITC 361: Custom Valuation and Procedures
  • BCITC 471: International Economic Relations and Diplomacy
  • Minor Course-3
  • Minor Course-4
  • Minor Course-5

Year 4

• Semester 7:
  • BCITC 480: Cross Border Anti Money Laundering
  • BCITC 481: Risk Management in International Trade and Customs
  • BCITC 472: Technology, Border Security and Inspection
  • BCITC 364: Trade & Supply Chain Analytics
  • Minor Course-6
• Semester 8:
  • BCITC 482: International /National Customs/ Port Visit
  • BBUS 301: Professional Certification
  • BBUS 302: Career and Personality Development
  • BCITC 467/ 473: Internship/Industry Project

Who Is This Program For?

This BBA program is ideal for high school graduates and young professionals who are passionate about international business, logistics, and trade, and are interested in careers with multinational corporations, freight companies, or government trade agencies. It is also suitable for those curious about how goods and services move across borders, seeking to understand customs processes, compliance regulations, and global market dynamics, and planning to work in ports, free zones, or international trade organizations.