Abu Dhabi University's College of Business offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs to build and enhance your business, management and leadership career.
Our College of Business is both EQUIS and AACSB accredited. Only 2% of business schools worldwide have this double accreditation.
About the program
ARE YOU WORRIED ABOUT JUGGLING YOUR WORKING LIFE AND STUDY TIME?
At Abu Dhabi University, we deliver our Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Fintech program for working individuals through schedules designed specifically for you, the busy career professional (Only at Abu Dhabi Campus).
This program focuses on the financial aspects of business operations and provides a strong platform on which to build a career in either the finance or business sectors. It will help you unlock the mysteries of the financial markets, examining the function and operations of the stock market, bond market and foreign exchange market. You will be exposed to the links between finance disciplines and other business functions and how this affects the success of any business.
You will study all areas of finance including personal finance, financial management, management of financial institutions, investment and portfolio management, and international finance and learn how to measure and manage financial risks and apply problem-solving techniques to financial issues.
Common across all specializations in the Bachelor of Business Administration programs are courses that will provide you with a solid foundation to communicate effectively, carry out research, understand legal, social, professional and ethical responsibilities in a business environment, apply analytical and critical thinking to business issues, use information technology effectively and understand the dynamics of a complex global business environment.
Our program undergoes a rigorous process of continuous improvements to ensure it stays relevant and in line with developments within the world of business.
Through our agreement with the International Financial Consultants (IFC), our program is unique in the UAE as it entitles our students with industry experience to Certified Financial Consultant (CFC) status. In additional, the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) exempts our students from five out of 12 courses required to attain their professional certifications. This is testament to the alignment of our finance courses to the needs of the industry.
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"The first thing that comes to mind when I think about ADU is the excellent instructors. They manage the balance between challenging and nurturing perfectly. They always made me feel like a valued member of their team rather than ‘just’ a student.
A great example of this was when I was nominated to participate in the UAE Undergraduate Research Competition – I was invited to meetings and discussions on equal terms with my instructors . One of my proudest moments in ADU was receiving the ‘Overall Award of Excellence’.
This is an annual award based not only on academic excellence but also active involvement in extra-curricular activities. My ADU experience prepared me in so many way for this amazing achievement."
Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance
Rama Bassam Baroud from Syria
Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance
The College of Business is both EQUIS and AACSB accredited, making it among the top 1% of business schools globally.
The program is also accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA), UAE Ministry of Education.
In addition, it is internationally recognized and accredited by WASC, a world-renowned accrediting commission based in the USA. WASC is one of six official academic bodies responsible for the accreditation of public and private universities and colleges in the USA, as well as a number of overseas institutions.
Together, these credentials demonstrate robust quality standards at both a national and international level, guaranteeing you a qualification that is recognized globally.
Graduates of this program are ready to take up positions in both the finance and business sectors.
Specialized financial knowledge combined with sound business skills are highly desirable and graduates have gone on to work in a large and diverse range of public and private organizations in banks, government entities, oil companies, education institutions, utility companies, property developers, hospitals, financial institutions and international consulting firms.
Organizations include Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Ministry of Finance, Mubadala, Masdar, ADNOC group, Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, Barclays Bank, Aldar Properties, Etihad Airways, General Electric and Ernst and Young to name but a few.
Entry requirements
Graduates of this program have gone on to work as specialized practitioners in a diverse range of media and communication organizations. Media institutions, governmental bodies, educational institutions, and private companies are always looking for well-qualified communication professionals.
High School Curriculum |
Minimum Grade * |
Language Proficiency & Other Test |
|---|---|---|
| MOE Advance / Elite |
70% |
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| MOE General | 75% | |
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MOE ADEK (Level 3 in Math & Physics) |
70% | |
| MOE ADEK |
75% |
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| UAE Literary Streams High School (Before 2017) | 75% | |
| UAE Science Streams High School (Before 2017) | 70% | |
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**American / Canadian (subjects are more Science & Math Oriented) |
70% | |
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**American / Canadian (subjects are more Literary Oriented) |
75% | |
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**British Curriculum or IGCSE / GCE (Completed Year 13/Grade 12 of High School) (subjects are more Science & Math Oriented) |
70% | |
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**British Curriculum or IGCSE / GCE (Completed Year 13/Grade 12 of High School) |
75% | |
| **Indian/Pakistani/Bangladesh | 50% | |
| **International Baccalaureate | 24 points |
* Students who achieved a score below maybe admitted conditionally, depending on the program and the minimum requirement of the Ministry of Education. Please contact the Admission, Enrollment and International Affairs Department for more information, admissions@adu.ac.ae
** Foreign curriculum or curriculum which does not follow the UAE curriculum are required to submit an Equivalency Letter issued by the UAE Ministry of Education.
*** All students apply for College of Business are required to pass in a personal interview set by the College of Business.
International Students
We also welcome applications from international students with a variety of secondary school certificates, and grades from other educational systems across the world, so long as they are recognized, and meet the conditions stipulated by the UAE’s Ministry of Education- Higher Education Affairs. For more information on the entry requirements for international students, please visit International Undergraduate Requirements
Transfer Students
Undergraduate students may apply for credit transfer for courses taken prior to joining Abu Dhabi University only once, when they first apply for admission. For more information on requirements for credit transfer, visit Undergraduate Transfer Students.
Applicants with grades and English Language Proficiency Test scores that don’t match the above requirements may be granted exceptions for conditional admission, dependent on their successful completion of required coursework or meeting specified criteria.
Abu Dhabi University is dedicated to empowering outstanding students and inspiring them to pursue their educational objectives.
Our scholarship and financial aid program represents a key pillar in our strategy for academic excellence and reflects our commitment to supporting the development of the UAE.
We consider it an important national duty to provide equal opportunities for students interested in pursuing higher education and enable them to proactively contribute to society regardless of their financial situation.
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