BSc Business Management with Psychology (Dubai)

with Integrated Foundation Year

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

For 2024-2025 entry

The Foundation Year  is AED 106,592. Following successful Foundation Year completion the fee is AED 114,602 per year of study.

Fees can be paid in instalments. 
Scholarships are available 

On the BSc Business Management with Psychology with an integrated foundation year, you will study on the highest ranked business degree in Dubai whilst gaining specialised skills in psychology that are much sought after by employers.

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

Why study this course?

The BSc Business Management with Psychology course with integrated foundation year, aims to equip you with specialised skills in Psychology while still allowing you to develop your intellectual, analytical and communication skills. It will provide you with a breadth of knowledge of business management, together with the transferable skills that are necessary to apply this knowledge in new and challenging contexts.  

  • We are ranked 127 in the world for Business & Management Studies by the QS World University Rankings by Subject (2024).
  • Our strong links with industry mean that rigorous undergraduate academic study is combined with a real practical focus, leading to excellent job opportunities for our students.
  • The University of Birmingham is the first choice for leading graduate employers searching for graduate recruits in the UK (High Fliers Research 2024).
  • We are ranked 58 in the world for Psychology by the QS World University Rankings by Subject (2024)

Foundation Year

Designed for international students who require a preparatory year prior to undergraduate study, the foundation course is equivalent in learning to year 13 of the UK education system. We will ensure you're fully prepared for your undergraduate programme, immersing you in the university environment and giving you dedicated support in your first year in Dubai, on our business management foundation course.

Years 1-3

In Year One, all the key Business Management themes of the programme are introduced, and you are given a thorough grounding in the subject areas you are to continue in later years. In addition, you will study two Psychology modules: Introduction to Psychobiology and Cognitive Psychology.

In Year Two you will continue to develop a deeper understanding of responsible business and the relevancy of discipline relevant research. Although still broad based, modules begin to become more focused and specialised within programme themes. You will also study two new Psychology modules: Language and Communication, and Social and Cognitive Development.

Year Three features Business Management modules that are increasingly advanced, giving you more specialisation whilst maintaining a relatively broad spectrum across the discipline. You will study two advanced Psychology modules: Adult Neuropsychological Syndromes and Psychology of Popular Media Culture. The final year is underpinned by a compulsory dissertation in Business which allows you to investigate an area of personal interest in depth.

My favourite thing about UoB is the opportunity they give students to engage in real life situations; for example, in our group projects about Marks and Spencer or the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we’re given different team roles which helps to develop much needed skills we’ll use in our future careers.

Abdulkareem, BSc Business Management, Dubai

Modules

Foundation year

  • Academic English and study skills or Advanced Academic English and study skills or Advanced Academic Skills
  • Business and the Market
  • Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
  • Introduction to Psychology 1 

BSc Business Management with Psychology

First year

All modules below are compulsory.

  • Economics for Business (20 credits)
  • Organisations, Management and Entrepreneurship (20 credits)
  • Managing Financial Resources (20 credits)
  • Introduction to Marketing and Communications (IMAC) (20 credits)
  • Introduction to Psychobiology: From Ion Channels to Abnormal Behaviour (20 credits)
  • Cognitive Psychology (20 credits)

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

  • Research Methods (20 credits)
  • Responsible Business Theory & Practice (20 credits)
  • Human Resource Management (20 credits)
  • Services & Retail Strategy (20 credits)
  • Language and communication (20 credits)
  • Social and Cognitive Development (20 credits)

Third year

  • Business Strategies in Emerging Economies (20 credits)
  • Small Business & Entrepreneurship (20 credits)
  • Dissertation (40 credits)
  • Adult Neuropsychological Syndromes (20 credits)
  • Psychology of Popular media culture (20 credits)

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

Fees for 2024 - 2025 entry

The Foundation Year of your programme is AED 106,592. 
Following successful Foundation Year completion the tuition fee is AED 114,602 per year of study.

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.

 

International Requirements



Typical offer:
BBC-BCC

Foundation Pathway entry requirements

 

In 2017, we received a Gold rating by the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), demonstrating our commitment to providing our students with outstanding teaching. The University of Birmingham is proud to count 11 Nobel Prize winners among our staff and alumni, including three prizes awarded in 2016.

We use a range of teaching methods to help you become an independent and self-motivated learner. You will have access to a comprehensive academic support system that will assist and encourage you, including a welfare tutor who can provide guidance on all academic and non-academic needs.

How you will learn

The main way you will learn is by attending lectures, but in some modules these are supplemented with classes which allow 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.

How you will be assessed

Your progress is assessed through coursework and exams. Coursework takes a variety of forms, including reports, class tests, group presentations, 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.

With dedicated on campus career support, we will help you to plan, manage and achieve your career goals, giving you the competitive edge when it’s time to start job hunting. From supporting you in ambitions to develop your own company, to going to work in the UAE and beyond, we’ll provide guidance and ensure you are ready to start your career upon graduation.

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.