Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Major in Finance)

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) majoring in Finance at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah provides students with a broad range of knowledge and skills in corporate investment decisions, corporate financing decisions, corporate dividend decisions, financial statements analysis, risk management that are applied in a variety of roles and settings.

The undergraduate program also offers a broad foundation in various disciplines, including accounting, finance, marketing, human resources, and operations management. It provides graduates with essential critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and leadership skills. Graduates of the BSBA majoring in Finance can look forward to various career opportunities in government and non-government organizations, such as banking, investment management, financial planning, corporate finance, and risk management, to name a few.

The BSBA Major in Finance program is accredited by an international professional accountancy body, - the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), in the UK to ensure that the AURAK graduates are internationally recognized in the accounting profession. This recognition helps the graduates find and work in different countries in the accounting profession. AURAK BSBA (Major in Finance) graduates are granted exemptions while registering for ACCA qualification.

The BSBA degree (Major in Finance) is affiliated with the CFA Institute, and the course content aligns with the CFA Level 1 curriculum. As a CFA-affiliated major, students attending BSBA major in finance will be eligible to apply for the CFA student scholarships to help them sit for the CFA level 1 exam.