SIU Dubai - BBA

Program Overview

The B.Com. (Honors) program aims to equip students with a strong foundation in commerce, finance, and business management, integrating professional certifications to enhance their industry relevance and career prospects. The B.Com program is designed to align with dynamic professional standards and regional economic demands, ensuring graduates are industry-ready.

Course details

This four-year, 146-credit program is divided into eight semesters, including opportunities for internships and project-based learning. Students who complete 120 credits by the end of 6 semesters will be awarded a B. Com degree as an exit option after 3 years of the Program. Those who complete all 146 credits after completing 8 semesters will be awarded a B.Com. (Honors) degree. A Bachelor of Commerce will be awarded after three years as an exit option, and a Bachelor of Commerce (Honors) will be awarded after four years, taking into consideration the performance of all semester examinations after obtaining a minimum CGPA of 6 out of 10.

Program Highlights

Comprehensive understanding of commerce and finance.
Integration with professional knowledge.
Practical exposure and industry readiness through internships and live projects.
Enhancing employability skills, including communication, leadership, and presentation.
Promotion of ethics and sustainable business practices.
Development of research and analytical skills.
Global perspective with local relevance.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Bachelor of Commerce (Honors)/ Bachelor of Commerce (With ACCA Preparation) program can pursue careers in areas such as:

Accountants
Marketing and Sales
Investment Advisors
Accounting Advisors
Taxation Experts
Financial Analyst
Budget Managers
Forensic Accountants
CFOs
Auditors

Program Accreditation

Bachelor of Business Administration Program is accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the UAE Ministry of Education and are licensed by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA).

Program Structure:

Semester I

Catalog Code	Course Title	Course Category	Credits
DBCOM2001	Financial Accounting	Core	4
DBCOM2002	Business and Technology	Core	4
DBCOM2003	Business Economics	Core	4
DBT6001	Academic English	General Education	3
DBT6592	Arabic I*	General Education	3
TOTAL			18
*Note: This course is exempted for students proficient in Arabic. They can choose an English course based on their level.**

Summer Program

Catalog Code	Course Title	Course Category	Credits
DBT6004	Islamic Studies	General Education	2
DBT6002	UAE History and Culture	General Education	2
TOTAL			4

Semester II

Catalog Code	Course Title	Course Category	Credits
DBCOM2004	Taxation	Core	4
DBCOM2005	Costand Management Accounting	Core	4
DBCOM2006	Legal Aspects of Business	Core	4
DBT6307	Basic Psychology	General Education	3
DBT2001	Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Sustainability	General Education	3
TOTAL			18

Semester III

Catalog Code	Course Title	Course Category	Credits
DBCOM2007	Financial Reporting	Core	4
DBCOM2008	Audit and Assurance	Core	4
DBCOM5001	Research Methodology	Core	4
DT2276	Cross Cultural Management	General Education	3
DT8732	Design Thinking	General Education	3
TOTAL			18

Semester IV

Catalog Code	Course Title	Course Category	Credits
	Elective 1*	Elective	3
DBCOM2010	Statistical Analysis and Visualization	Core	4
DBCOM2011	Governance and Ethics	Core	4
Elective 2*	Elective	3
DBCOM7001	Sustainable Development Project Report	Social Responsibility Project	4
*Choose any two courses from the list of electives from annexure ‘A’		TOTAL	18

Semester V

Catalog Code	Course Title		Course Category	Credits
DBCOM2012	Financial Management		Core	4
	Elective 3*		Elective	3
DBCOM2013	Performance Management		Core	4
	Elective 4*		Elective	3
DBCOM2014	Financial Derivatives		Core	4
TOTAL	18
*Choose any two courses from the list of electives annexure ‘A’

Summer Program

Catalog Code	Course Title	Course Category		Credits
DBCOM7002	Project	Project		8
TOTAL				8

Semester VI

Catalog Code	Course Title		Course Category	Credits
DBCOM2015	Business Valuation		Core	4
DBCOM2016	Smart Accounting Solutions & Reporting		Core	4
DBCOM2017	Security Analysis & Portfolio Management		Core	4
DBCOM7003	Internship		Internship	6
TOTAL				18
*Choose any two courses from the list of electives annexure ‘A’

Summer Program

Catalog Code	Course Title	Course Category		Credits
DBCOM7002	Project	Project		8
TOTAL				8

Semester VI

Catalog Code	Course Title		Course Category	Credits
DBCOM2015	Business Valuation		Core	4
DBCOM2016	Smart Accounting Solutions& Reporting		Core	4
DBCOM2017	Security Analysis& Portfolio Management		Core	4
DBCOM7003	Internship		Internship	6
TOTAL				18

Semester VII (For B.Com. Honors)

Catalog Code	Course Title	Course Category	Credits
DBCOM2018	Systematic Review and Ethics	Core	4
DBCOM5002	Data Analysis Tools and Techniques for Researchers	Core	4
	Elective for Honors Advanced Elective 1**	Elective	3
	Elective for Honors Advanced Elective 2**	Elective	3
		TOTAL	14
Note: Choose any two from the list of Advanced electives annexure ‘B’.

Semester VIII (For B.Com. Honors)

Catalog Code	Course Title	Course Category	Credits
DBCOM7004	Dissertation	Dissertation	12
		TOTAL	12

Annexure A: Elective Courses (Choose any 4) *

Catalog Code	Course Title	Course Category	Credits
DBCOM3101	Risk Management	Elective	3
DBCOM3102	Foreign Exchange Management	Elective	3
DBCOM3501	Digital Marketing	Elective	3
DBCOM3201	Islamic Banking and Finance	Elective	3
DBCOM3301	Google Analytics	Elective	3
DBCOM3502	CreativityandInnovation	Elective	3
DBCOM3302	BlockchainTechnology	Elective	3
DBCOM3303	Python Programming	Elective	3
DBCOM3304	Advanced Excel : Tools for Business and Analytics	Elective	3

Annexure B: Advanced Elective Courses for Honors (Choose any 2) **

Catalog Code	Course Title	Course Category	Credits
DBCOM4001	Behavioural Finance	Elective	3
DBCOM4002	Research Trends in Banking and Insurance	Elective	3
DBCOM4003	Developmental Economics	Elective	3
DBCOM4004	Research in Financial Markets and Derivatives	Elective	3
DBCOM4005	International Business Research	Elective	3

*The courses will be delivered according to SIU-Dubai’s timetable and offered if there are at least 5 enrolments for the course.

Fee Structure:

Program Name	Application Fee (AED)	Annual Tuition Fee (AED)	Visa Cost Per Year (AED)	Visa Renewal Charge (AED)	Caution Deposit (AED)
Bachelor of Commerce (Honors) + ACCA Prep	250	42,000	5,000	3,500	4,000

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