Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

This broad business program will provide you with the skills to succeed in the business world and become an effective leader and manager. You will develop both theoretical and practical skills, with equal emphasis being placed on both to ensure a holistic understanding of the role of business administration, as well as knowledge of and skills associated with business start-up, growth and innovation.

The program provides comprehensive knowledge of the main functional areas of any organization to enable you to understand the business world around you. You will be exposed to the links between all 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.

Agreements with top ranked business schools in Europe, USA and Australia provide opportunities for student exchanges and other collaborations.

Career Opportunity

Graduates of this program are in demand and are able to take up professional and managerial positions in a number of organizations across a wide range of industries. These include, but are not limited to, banks, government entities, oil companies, education institutions, utility companies, property developers, advertising companies, insurance companies, airlines, hospitals, financial institutions, automotive sales, investment companies, construction companies, engineering companies, energy companies and international consulting firms.

Organizations include Emirates Steel Company, Abu Dhabi Education Council, Abu Dhabi Health Authority, Abu Dhabi Media Company, Abu Dhabi Motors, ADNOC, Abu Dhabi Police, Abu Dhabi University, Aldar Properties, British Council, Crown Prince Court, Daman National Health Insurance, Emirates Foundation, Ernst & Young, Etisalat, HSBC, KEO Consulting, Ministry of Presidential Affairs, Mubadala, Supreme Petroleum Council, Tawam Hospital and National Drilling Company to name but a few.

Doctorate of Business Administration

If you are at the top your profession, this prestigious doctorate program will cement your credibility as an expert in your chosen field. Targeting experienced leaders in government, senior executives, consultants, management educators and business school academics, it is designed to boost professional competence, enhance executive and professional practice and enable you to serve effectively as a global change agent. With this terminal degree, you will stand out amongst your peers.

During the program, you will strengthen your capability to develop knowledge and theory, as well as the application of it. You will develop a sound understanding of the relevant conceptual and theoretical underpinnings of your chosen area of original research and grow your expertise in this area.

The program will provide a detailed understanding of applicable techniques for research and advanced academic enquiry, enabling you to develop personal, consultancy and research competencies to undertake rigorous research at an advanced level. This will allow you to make a significant contribution to theory and practice in the field of business and management.

Designed to have internal and external examiners on dissertation committees, the program presents an opportunity for you to work with a large network of experts from around the world in your specialized area of research. The emphasis on research publication in the program means that studies in the GCC are dominated by ADU’s DBA students and graduates.

Our taught courses are delivered over alternate weekends, allowing you the flexibility to manage your working life and doctoral studies. The program is offered in Abu Dhabi in the Fall and in the Fall and Winter in Dubai.