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 Accounting program for working individuals through schedules designed specifically for you, the busy career professional (Only at Abu Dhabi Campus).
This program will help you make your mark in the world of business. You will explore the latest developments in the field of accounting and master the complex set of skills needed to succeed in this competitive field.
Technology has had, and continues to have, a significant impact on the accounting profession resulting in changes to how accounting services are delivered. You will learn how to leverage the opportunities this presents and meet the challenges technological change introduces to the accounting arena.
You will be guided to reach excellence in accounting concepts, principles, standards and processes and study appropriate accounting techniques to inform planning, decision making and measure performance within organizations. You will be exposed to the links between accounting and other business functions and how this affects business success.
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 continual improvement to ensure it stays relevant and in line with developments within the world of business.
Through the embedding of elective courses, the program is fully aligned with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants’ (CIMA) Professional Qualification which means you will be eligible to sit for the CIMA exam and qualify for their professional certification alongside studying for your bachelor’s degree.
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I loved the professors and have stayed in touch with many of them. The faculty are so diverse – not just ethnically but also in terms of their professional and educational backgrounds. This diversity has a really positive effect on the quality of the teaching and learning experience."
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting
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Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting
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.
Specialized accounting 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 including banks, government entities, oil companies, education institutions, utility companies, property developers, insurance companies, airlines, hospitals, financial institutions, investment companies, construction companies and international consulting firms.
Organizations include Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Abu Dhabi National Hotels, Abu Dhabi Airports, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Ministry of Finance, Mubadala, KPMG, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, ADNOC group, Abu Dhabi Distribution Company, Abu Dhabi Health Authority, Aldar Properties, Borouj, Deloitte, Dolphin Energy, Emirates Airline, Emirates Identity Authority, Etisalat, Ernst and Young and Zakum Development Company 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.
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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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