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American University in the Emirates Bachelor of Business Administration – Accounting
American University in the Emirates

American University in the Emirates

Bachelor of Business Administration – Accounting

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

BBA

8 semesters

English

Full time

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About: The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Accounting offers a comprehensive education in business principles and accounting practices. The program enhances skills in financial reporting, auditing, and tax preparation, ensuring students build a strong foundation in both theory and practical applications. With an emphasis on analytical thinking, the curriculum prepares you for the dynamic field of accounting.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue various roles, including accountant, financial analyst, auditor, or tax consultant. There are opportunities in both public and private sectors, as well as in non-profit organizations.

Plan the Future of Every Business

Accounting is the most sought-after area of interest for many business graduates. This is challenging, as one learns to be right on top of the financial markets; the program allows conducting analysis and observes the improvement of financial situations. Above all, graduates with accounting qualifications are the benchmark of success for any company.

It is imperative to know that this degree opens doors to gain prestigious qualifications and practice as a Chartered Accountant or Certified Public Accountant.

In the last two decades, the globalization phenomenon has seen the growth of networks, in both the private and public sectors. This has tremendously experienced the appropriate means of fiscal management at micro and macro levels. Thus, the window of opportunity encourages fresh graduates to learn and practice fiscal management, budget allocation, cost-effectiveness, investment, and financial opportunities, and many other options. This is a versatile area that can link to any discipline for an aspiring employee backed with a solid foundation of accounting knowledge.

Accreditation

In continuation of College of Business Administration (COBA) efforts to encourage the students to pursue professional certificates that distinguish them in the market and enhance their employability, the College of Business Administration (COBA) has collaborated with the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) to get Certified Management Accountant (CMA) scholarships for its students. Recipients of the CMA Scholarships will receive a comprehensive package of benefits, enabling them to study for and take the CMA exam at no cost. The benefits include:

  • IMA membership for up to 3 years while pursuing completion of the CMA exam
  • Entrance fee to the CMA program
  • Exam Support Package – an assessment tool that can help assess the content covered on the CMA exam
  • Registration fees for the first attempt for both parts of the CMA exam
  • Wiley CMA excel online test bank access for up to 2 years for both CMA exam parts (This is a new initiative for students in the Middle East region)
The American University in the Emirates is accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education