Program Overview
Accounting and Finance is a dynamic business sector that offers significant potential for professional growth. Financing forms the basis of any commercial venture and financial planning, monitoring and accounting is an essential business function of any organization. Developing an understanding of how financial institutions operate and the frameworks in which they work is an important platform for a career in the sector.
Our BBA in Accounting and Finance will equip you with the detailed knowledge and skills needed to take on professional roles in the fields of corporate finance and accounting. You will complete a challenging program of courses, which include banking, securities analysis, capital analysis, portfolio management, financial regulation, wealth management, international financial management, management accounting systems, and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
Benefits
Canadian University Dubai’s BBA in Accounting and Finance program will develop your skills in planning, critical analysis and financial evaluation in order to prepare you for the dynamic and challenging world of corporate finance. The degree will also provide you with a platform to move forward in an accounting career, as graduates of this program are well-positioned to advance into professional designation training initiatives, including CMA, CFA, and CA.
Career Opportunities
As a flourishing sector, particularly in the region, there are a wealth of career opportunities in the finance and accounting sector. Graduates of the program can pursue professional roles in global corporations, government and international agencies, international trade, and international public institutions. Our BBA in Accounting and Finance is designed to prepare students for careers in:
- Banking
- Investments
- Wealth Management
- Securities Trading and Analysis
- Accounting
- Audit
- Financial Management
- Credit Control
ACCA accreditation
ACCA is a global body for professional accountants with 219,000 members and 517,000 students in 179 countries, providing one of the most professional, global accounting qualifications in the world. Students who are going to graduate from CUD with a BBA in Accounting and Finance on or after January 1, 2021 and up to December 31, 2025 will receive a total of seven exemptions in the professional ACCA examination papers, particularly those related to applied knowledge and applied skills. Please review this page and/or the ACCA exemptions calculator for the exempted ACCA examination papers.
CIMA accreditation
The BBA in Accounting and Finance at CUD is accredited by CIMA, the world’s largest and leading professional body of management accountants. This means that as a graduate of the program, you can obtain exemptions from eight of the exams that lead to the CIMA Professional Qualification and the global professional designation of Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA).
Furthermore, you can start your professional accreditation while still studying for your BBA through the special early entry opportunity, which will allow you to sit the Operational Case Study Exam at the end of your second year. As a CUD student, you can register with CIMA at any point during your studies and get access to a wide range of preparatory resources.
For further information, see the CUD exemptions information on the CIMA website.
ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales)
ICAEW is one of the leading professional accounting bodies that promotes, develops, and supports chartered accountants and students worldwide. Students in the BBA Accounting and Finance program can receive up to six exemptions from the ACA (Associate Chartered Accountant) modules, provided they achieve a minimum grade of 60% (C or higher). For the Business, Technology, and Finance module, an exemption is available for graduates with a GPA of at least 2.0. As an ICAEW Partner in Learning (PiL), ICAEW also offers career development support, including job listings and internships, to CUD students in the BBA Accounting & Finance program.
CFA Affiliate Program
CUD is also an affiliated university for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute University Affiliation Program. This affiliation indicates that the curriculum of our BBA in Accounting and Finance program is closely tied to the practice of investment management and is helpful to students preparing for the CFA® Program exams. For more information, visit www.cfainstitute.org
CFA Student Scholarships available
Affiliation and Accreditation
Program Structure
| Requirements | Compulsory
Credit Hours |
Elective
Credit Hours |
Total
Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Requirements (GE Courses) | 21 | 06 | 27 |
| Program Core Requirements | 63 | 03 | 66 |
| Program Major Requirements | 24 | 06 | 30 |
| Total | 108 | 15 | 123 |
| Course Code | Course Title | Prerequisite | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory Courses (21 Credits) | ||||
| LNG | 171-2 | English I | None | 3 |
| LNG | 172-2 | English II | LNG171-2 | 3 |
| GED | 101 | Applications of Computer Software | None | 3 |
| GED | 190 | Emirati Studies | None | 3 |
| GED | 255 | Critical Thinking and Problem Solving | LNG172-2 | 3 |
| ENT | 141 | Fundamentals of Innovation, Entrepreneurship 1 | None | 2 |
| ENT | 142 | Fundamentals of Innovation, Entrepreneurship 2 | ENT 141 | 1 |
| MTH | 196 | Mathematics for Business | None | 3 |
| Elective Courses: (06 Credits) Students are required to select Two courses from the following courses | ||||
| BIO | 102 | Biology I | None | 3 |
| SHS | 103 | Chemistry | None | 3 |
| ENV | 201 | Principles of Environmental Science | None | 3 |
| GED | 110 | Modern Art Appreciation | None | 3 |
| GED | 111 | Music Appreciation and Communication | None | 3 |
| GED | 112 | Using Positive Psychology at Work | LNG172-2 | 3 |
| GED | 125 | Ecosystems and Human Health | None | 3 |
| GED | 132 | Science and Technology in Society | None | 3 |
| GED | 196 | Communication skills in Arabic | None | 3 |
| GED | 191 | Islamic Studies | None | 3 |
| GED | 205 | Psychology in Everyday Life | LNG172-2 | 3 |
| GED | 272 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | LNG172-2 | 3 |
| GED | 324 | Ethical Reasoning for Today’s World | LNG172-2 | 3 |
| Course Code | Course Title | Prerequisite | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory Courses 63 Credits (Common to All Majors) | ||||
| ACT | 112 | Principles of Accounting I | None | 3 |
| ACT | 212 | Principles of Accounting II | ACT 112 | 3 |
| ACT | 250 | Fundamentals of Taxation | ACT 112 | 3 |
| ECO | 221 | Principles of Microeconomics | None | 3 |
| ECO | 222 | Principles of Macroeconomics | None | 3 |
| ENT | 241 | Entrepreneurship 1 | ENT 142 | 2 |
| ENT | 242 | Entrepreneurship 2 | ENT 241 | 1 |
| FIN | 202 | Principles of Finance | ACT 112 | 3 |
| HRM | 210 | Human Resource Management | MGT 202 | 3 |
| MGT | 202 | Principles of Management | None | 3 |
| MGT | 210 | Business Report Writing | LNG172-2 | 3 |
| MGT | 220 | Organizational Behavior | HRM 210 | 3 |
| MGT | 231 | Legal Environment of Business | LNG172-, MGT 202 | 3 |
| MKT | 201 | Principles of Marketing | LNG171-2 | 3 |
| QBA | 201 | Business Statistics | MTH 196 or equivalent | 3 |
| INB | 360 | International Business | MGT 202 | 3 |
| MGT | 301 | Introduction to Business Analytics | QBA 201 | 3 |
| MGT | 302 | Business Research Methodologies | MGT 301 | 3 |
| MGT | 361 | Operations Management | MGT 202, MGT 301 | 3 |
| SWS | 351 | Management Information Systems | GED 101 | 3 |
| MGT | 404 | Business Ethics and Social Responsibility | MGT 231 | 3 |
| MGT | 470 | Strategic Management | HRM 210, ECO 221, ECO 222, FIN 202, MKT 201, MGT 361, and 90 Cr. Hrs. | 3 |
| Electives Courses (03 Credits): Students are required to select One course from the following courses | ||||
| EBU | 200 | e-Business Fundamentals* | None | 3 |
| FIN | 322 | Financial Markets and Institutions | ECO 222, FIN 202 | 3 |
| MKT | 301 | Digital Marketing** | MKT 201 | 3 |
| INB | 425 | Cross Cultural Communication and Management*** | MGT 202 | 3 |
| MGT | 430 | Change Management | HRM 210, MGT 220 | 3 |
| * This course is not for the e-Business Major.
** This course is not for the Marketing Major. *** This course is not for the International Business Major. |
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| Course Code | Course Title | Prerequisite | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory Courses (24 Credits) | ||||
| ACT | 310 | Management Accounting | ACT 212 | 3 |
| ACT | 330 | International Financial Reporting Standards | ACT 212 | 3 |
| FIN | 310 | Corporate Finance | FIN 202 | 3 |
| FIN | 331 | Portfolio Management | FIN 202, FIN 310 | 3 |
| FIN | 332 | Investment Analysis | FIN 202, FIN 310 | 3 |
| FIN | 401 | Internship in Accounting and Finance | 90 Credit Hours & CGPA ≥ 2.0 | 3 |
| ACT | 430 | Accounting Information Systems | ACT 212 | 3 |
| ACT | 450 | Auditing | ACT 310, ACT 330 | 3 |
| Elective Courses (06 Credits): Students are required to select Two courses from the following courses | ||||
| ACT | 335 | Advanced Financial Accounting | ACT 212 | 3 |
| FIN | 320 | Financial Statement Analysis | FIN 202 | 3 |
| FIN | 440 | Investment Fund | ECO 222, FIN 310, FIN 331, FIN 332 | 3 |
| FIN | 480 | Financial Derivatives | FIN 310, FIN 332 | 3 |