Business Management BSc with Industrial Placement

Start date
September 2025
Duration
3 years
Campus
Dubai
Course Type
Undergraduate, Single Honours
Fees

For 2024-2025 entry

AED 114,602 per year of study.
Can be paid for in instalments.

Scholarships are available 

The BSc Business Management with Industrial Placement degree at our Dubai campus will equip you with the expertise needed to lead, change and understand business and management on both a national and global scale.

This programme is accredited by the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Education

Business never stands still. It constantly evolves and adapts to the world in which it operates. The BSc Business Management with Industrial Placement degree offers you a blend of academic expertise and practical knowledge that will provide you with the key employability skills suitable for new and challenging contexts.

Why study this course?

This course offers a unique blend of rigorous academic theory and practical industry experience. You'll gain invaluable insights into global business operations and strategies, with a curriculum designed in collaboration with top global employers. Choose from a diverse range of modules to tailor your education to your career aspirations, all while enjoying the multicultural environment of Dubai. 

  • Get in-depth knowledge of a broad range of current business operations and activities that will prepare you to run your own business or apply your skills in a variety of careers.
  • Gain a rigorous academic experience developed with input from industry – we have links with top global employers such as HSBC, IBM and Dell to ensure you get the skills employers are looking for.
  • Choose from a wide range of modules to get practical skills relevant to modern business – such as Business Strategies in Emerging Countries, Managing Financial Resources and Responsible Business.
  • Gain an industry respected Russell Group university education – Birmingham was a founder member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities.
  • Study in one of five business schools to achieve Triple-Crown Accreditation – only 1% of global business schools are accredited by AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB.

Your BSc Business Management programme

In today's global business landscape, engaging with diverse markets and cultures is essential, and this international perspective is integrated into many of our modules. Our business management course also delves into current topics like digital marketing, global entrepreneurship, and strategic management, all while fostering a commitment to corporate social responsibility.

Year one is an introductory year and introduces the key themes of the programme, e.g. marketing, organisational behaviour, accounting and finance. In year two we adopt a generalist approach although modules begin to become more focused and specialised. Year three of the course features modules that are increasingly focused. The year is underpinned by a compulsory dissertation which will allow you to investigate an area of personal interest in more depth.

The quality of teaching is like no other. Having a flying faculty ensures that we have access to the same quality of teaching at the Edgbaston campus.

Hana, BSc Business Management, Dubai

Modules

All modules listed for this course are compulsory.

First year

Like all UAE Ministry of Education Higher Education Institutions we also run the below listed compulsory module. This module is designed to support talented graduates in the region, with the skills to aid and further employability. Please note this module must be completed and passed in addition to your core programme modules.

Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Sustainability (EIS)

Second year

You will take two work placements throughout the degree, the first in the summer vacation at the end of year one and the second in the summer vacation at the end of year two.

Both placements are worth 120 credits in total and comprise of 12.5% of the total degree classification. Placements must be agreed by The University of Birmingham and students will receive support from the Careers Team to gain a placement.

Third year


Please note: The modules listed on the website for this programme are regularly reviewed to ensure they are up-to-date and informed by the latest research and teaching methods. On rare occasions, we may need to make unexpected changes to compulsory modules; in this event we will contact offer holders as soon as possible to inform or consult them as appropriate.

Fees

We charge an annual tuition fee which is set at AED 114,602 per year of study for applicants starting in 2024.

Scholarships

We have a number of scholarships available 

How To Apply

To find out more information about our application process, please visit our 'How to apply page' before starting your application.

Typical offer:
AAB-BBB

UK

3 A Levels. Typical offer AAB-BBB. GCSE Mathematics at grade 6/B and English at grade 6/B required. 
General Studies is not accepted as one of three A2s, but a good performance may be taken into account if you fail to meet the conditions of the offer and have General Studies as a fourth A2

International Baccalaureate Diploma

6,6,5 at Higher Level to include 6 in Mathematics with a minimum of 32 points overall. 

Specific country information

Entry requirements for specific countries

English Language Requirements

Undergraduate English language requirements

International Students

Depending on your chosen course of study, you may also be interested in one of our foundation pathways, which offer specially structured programmes for international students whose qualifications are not accepted for direct entry to UK universities. Further details can be found on Birmingham International Academy web pages.

How you will learn

The main way you’ll learn is by attending lectures, but in some modules these are supplemented with classes which allows you to meet with a tutor in small groups to further your understanding of the material covered in lectures. You will also have the opportunity to work in groups and make presentations – both skills that are highly valued by employers.

Contact hours

Modules will be taught in blocks over 30 hours per week. The remainder of the working week consists of self-guided study based on degree programme content and requirements of specific modules.

How you will be assessed

Your progress is assessed through coursework and exams. Coursework takes a variety of forms, including reports, essays, group presentations, class essays and computer assignments. You must achieve satisfactory results to proceed to the next year. Your final degree is based on marks gained in the second and third years and credits which you build up throughout the whole programme.

Our business management courses have long been recognised by major employers across all sectors of the economy. Our students find employment in areas as diverse as retail management, financial services, accountancy, motor manufacturing, management consultancy and pharmaceuticals, while others become self employed.

Your Birmingham Degree

Your Birmingham degree is evidence of your ability to succeed in a demanding academic environment. Employers target Birmingham students for their drive, diversity, communication and problem-solving skills, their team-working abilities and cultural awareness. Our graduate employment statistics have continued to climb at a rate well above national trends.