BS in Business Administration Minor in International Business
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Programs
- BS in Business Administration (Generalist 1)
- BS in Business Administration (Major in Accounting)
- BS in Business Administration (Major in Finance)
- BS in Business Administration (Major in Marketing)
- BS in Business Administration (Major in Human Resource Management)
- BS in Business Administration (Minor in International Business)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)
Program Requirements
Degree Requirements | Credits |
University General Education Requirements | |
School Requirements | |
Major Requirements | |
Major Elective Requirements (Any 3 courses from the major elective list) | |
Business Electives (Any 5 courses from any major requirements and electives outside your declared major) | |
Free Electives | |
Total | 121 |
General Education Courses 31 credits
Code | Course Title | Credit |
ENG 101 | Composition | 3 |
ARAB 101 (O) or ARAB 110 (O) |
Beginner Level Arabic and Culture for non-Native Learners I
or Arabic Language and Culture for Native Arabic Speakers I |
3 |
UAES 200 | Survey of United Arab Emirates Studies | 3 |
ITEC 103 | Fundamentals of Information Technology | 3 |
STAT 1003 | Introductory Probability and Statistics | 3 |
MEST 100 | Introduction to Islam in World Culture | 3 |
PHIL 100 | Critical Thinking and Reasoning | 3 |
UNIV 100 | University First-Year Transition | 1 |
UNIV 200 | Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 3 |
ECON 103 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
The Natural Sciences (3 Credits)
CHEM 100 | Chemistry in Everyday Life | 3 |
BIOL 100 | Humankind in a Biological World | 3 |
ENVS 102 | Sustainability and Human-Environment Relations | 3 |
CHEM 211 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
Business Administration Core Courses**48 credits
ECON 104 | Principle of Macroeconomics | 3 |
ACCT 204 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
ACCT 205 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3 |
FNAN 300 | Principle of Business Finance | 3 |
MGMT 301 | Principles of Management | 3 |
MIST 301 | Introduction to Business Information Systems | 3 |
MKTG 301 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
BUSN 301 | Business Communication | 3 |
BUSN 304 | Commercial Law | 3 |
BUSN 306 | International Business Law | 3 |
BUSN 307 | Research Methodology | 3 |
OPMT 311 | Methods and Models of Management Science (3 credits) | 3 |
BUSN 312 | Public Policy and Business Ethics | 3 |
UNIV 390 | Internship | 3 |
MGMT 401 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
BUSN 498 | Strategic Management | 3 |
BSBA (Major in ACCOUNTING) Required Courses 15 credits
ACCT 311 | Financial Accounting and Managerial Decision–Making | 3 |
ACCT 331 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
ACCT 332 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3 |
ACCT 361 | Accounting Information Systems | 3 |
ACCT 412 | Auditing | 3 |
(Major in Accounting) Elective Courses (Any 3 courses to be taken) 9 credits
FNAN 303 | Financial Analysis, Forecasting, and Valuation | 3 |
ACCT 352 | Taxation and Managerial Decisions | 3 |
ACCT 472 | International Auditing | 3 |
ACCT 491 | 3 |
OR
BSBA (Major in FINANCE) Required Courses 15 credits
FNAN 303 | Financial Analysis, Forecasting, and Valuation | 3 |
FNAN 304 | Principles of Risk Management and Insurance | 3 |
FNAN 321 | Financial Institutions | 3 |
FNAN 401 | Advanced Financial Management | 3 |
FNAN 411 | Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management | 3 |
BSBA (Major in Finance) Elective Courses (Any 3 courses to be taken) 9 credits
ACCT 331 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
FNAN 412 | Futures and Options Markets | 3 |
FNAN 421 | Money and Capital Markets | 3 |
FNAN 431 | International Financial Management | 3 |
OR
BSBA (Major in HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT) Required Courses (15 credits)
MGHR 301 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
MGHR 302 | Compensation Management | 3 |
MGHR 303 | Human Resource Recruitment, Training and Development | 3 |
MGHR 403 | Cross Cultural and International Human Resource Management | 3 |
MGHR 431 | Employee Relations | 3 |
BSBA (Major in Human Resource Management) Elective Courses (9 credits)
MGHR 461 | Diversity in Organizations | 3 |
MGHR 462 | 3 | |
MGHR 463 | Negotiations in Organizations | 3 |
MGHR 464 | Training and Development | 3 |
OR
BSBA (Major in Marketing) Required Courses 15 Credits
MKTG 312 | Consumer Behavior | 3 |
MKTG 313 | Integrated Marketing Communications | 3 |
MKTG 351 | Marketing Research Techniques & Applications | 3 |
MKTG 412 | Marketing of Services | 3 |
MKTG 471 | Marketing Management (Capstone Course) | 3 |
BSBA (Major in Marketing) Required Courses 15 Credits
MKTG 311 | Sales Management | 3 |
MKTG 332 | Retailing and E-Commerce | 3 |
OPMT 405 | Supply Chain Management | 3 |
MKTG 407 | International Marketing | 3 |
AND
International Business Minor Elective Courses (Any 5 courses only)
FNAN 431 | International Financial Management | 3 |
MKTG 332 | Retailing and E-Commerce | 3 |
MGHR 403 | Cross Cultural and International Human Resource Management | 3 |
OPMT 405 | Supply Chain Management | 3 |
MKTG 471 | Marketing Management (Capstone Course) | 3 |
ACCT 472 | International Auditing | 3 |
MKTG 472 |
Admissions Requirements
How to Apply
Please read the following carefully before completing the application form
- Applicants must complete the application themselves. All requirements on this application must be filled in. Incomplete applications will not be considered. It is preferable that all items be typed.
- Applicants are encouraged to apply early. They should not wait until their final examination results are announced.
- Please note that submitting an application, paying the application fee and receiving an ID number does not in any way mean that an applicant is admitted to the university. Admission is offered in writing to qualified applicants only after an official evaluation of their credentials is performed by the Office of Admissions.
- The offer of admission is valid only for the academic semester for which the applicant applies. Applicants who wish to defer their admission to the following semester must submit a written request to the Office of Admissions not later than one month before the beginning of the semester. Admission consideration for the following semester will depend on meeting the established requirements and available seats.
- In case seats are not available in the semester you selected, AURAK will consider your application for the following semester.
- All documents presented to complete an application for admission are the property of the university. Applicants, whether accepted or not, may not claim them back.
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High School Requirements
Academic School |
Academic Program |
Admission Criteria |
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School of Arts and |
BA in English Language |
UAE Curriculum |
Advanced (Scientific) |
70% |
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General (Literary) | 70% | ||||
Non UAE Curriculum | The University Recognizes all the other certificates and converts their grades to the equivalent grade. | ||||
BS in Biotechnology | UAE Curriculum | Advanced (Scientific) | 70% | ||
General (Literary) | 70% | Successful completion of the qualifying subjects: Physics, Biology and Chemistry at AURAK. | |||
Non UAE Curriculum | The University Recognizes all the other certificates and converts their grades to the equivalent grade. | ||||
School of Business | (All Business Programs) | UAE Curriculum | Advanced (Scientific) | 70% | |
General (Literary) | 70% | ||||
Non UAE Curriculum | The University Recognizes all the other certificates and converts their grades to the equivalent grade. | ||||
School of Engineering | (All Engineering Programs) | UAE Curriculum | Advanced (Scientific) | 70% | |
General (Literary) | 90% | Score 90 or above in Math and Science subjects in school. And pass one qualifying subject at AURAK. |
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Non UAE Curriculum | The University Recognizes all the other certificates and converts their grades to the equivalent grade. |
Conditional Admissions:
AURAK offers conditional admissions to students who are slight below the minimum admission criteria and specific curriculum's.
English Proficiency Requirements
Undergraduate Programs
Name of Exam | Score |
EmSAT | 1400 |
IETLS | 6.0 |
TOEFL | 550 |
IBT | 80 |
Graduate Programs
Name of Exam | Score |
EmSAT | 1650 |
IETLS | 6.5 |
TOEFL | 600 |
IBT | 85 |
Admissions Procedure
Tuition and Fees
Academic Year 2018 - 2019
Undergraduate Program |
Amount (AED) |
Due by: |
Application |
500 |
Application submission, non-refundable |
Admission |
500 |
Issuance of Admission Letter; and Non-refundable |
Tuition (12-16 credits) | 24,150 | Per Semester, payable by first day of class or make arrangement with Finance department |
Tuition- Part time | 1,575 | Per credit hour, payable by first day of class or make arrangement with Finance department |
New Program - Undergraduate | Amount (AED) | Due by: |
Electrical Engineering (12-16 Credits) | 24,150 | Per Semester, payable by first day of class or make arrangement with Finance department |
Electrical Engineering - Part time | 1,470 | Per credit hour, payable by first day of class or make arrangement with Finance department |
Architecture Engineering (12- 16 Credits) | 25,200 | Per Semester, payable by first day of class or make arrangement with Finance department |
Architecture Engineering - Part time | 1,575 | Per credit hour, payable by first day of class or make arrangement with Finance department |
Petroleum Engineering (12-16 credits) | 30,975 | Per Semester, payable by first day of class or make arrangement with Finance department |
Petroleum Engineering- part time | 1,890 | Per credit hour, payable by first day of class or make arrangement with Finance department |
Chemical Engineering (12-16 Credits) | 30,975 | Per Semester, payable by first day of class or make arrangement with Finance department |
Chemical Engineering | 1,890 | Per credit hour, payable by first day of class or make arrangement with Finance department |
Graduate Program | Amount (AED) | Due by: |
Application | 750 | Application submission, non-refundable |
Admission | 2,000 | Issuance of Admission Letter; and Non-refundable |
Tuition- MBA | 2,520 | Per credit, payable by first day of class |
Tuition- EMBA | 3,150 | Per credit, payable by first day of class |
Tuition- MEEL | 2,100 | Per credit, payable by first day of class |
Tuition- MS Engr. PM | 2,730 | Per credit, payable by first day of class |
Summer Session - Other Fees | Amount (AED) | Due by: |
Technology / Activity Services | 400 | Per summer session, non-refundable |
Lab | 400 | Per summer session, per lab & non-refundable |
Student Visa Fees | Amount (AED) | Due by: |
Visa | 2,000 | 100% due at time of admission payment, non-refundable (Including Emirates ID) |
Visa change of status | 900 | 100% due at time of admission payment, or when applicable, non-refundable |
Visa Security Deposit | 2,000 | 100% due at time of admission payment, One time, refundable after the visa cancellation |
Others | Amount (AED) | Due by: |
Technology / Activity / Gym Services | 750 | Per semester, non-refundable |
Lab | 750 | Per semester, per lab & non-refundable |
Security deposit | 1,500 | One time, refundable if no s/ damage charges due |
Graduation | 1,500 | One time, non-refundable |
Late Payment | 300 | Per Month after due date |
Late Registration | 1,000 | Per semester, non-refundable |
Check Returned | 500 | Penalty for every check returned |
Transcript- Official | 100 | Per Transcript |
Transcript- True | 50 | Per Transcript |
*Transportation | 3,500 | Per Semester for Ras AI Khaimah |
*Transportation | 5,500 | Per Semester for Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman,Um AI Quwain, Fujairah |
*Transportation | 6,000 | Per Semester for Abu Dhabi (Only on weekends) |
ID Card | 100 | For Replacement |
Official Letter | 50 | Per Letter |
Gymnasium | 500 | Per month, for Non-AURAK students |
Library Books overdue fines | 10 | Per day per item for Circulating & Reserve materials |
Library Books Lost I Damaged | Actual Cost | Circulating books, Audio-Visual items, Reference Material |
Health Insurance | 710 |
Mandatory (non-refundable) To opt out students must produce evidence of viable current health insurance |
* For transportation- Minimum 5 students must registered for each zone to provide service
* AURAK reserves the right to make changes in tuition, fees, and other charges at any time such changes are deemed necessary.
Transfer Students
Undergraduate Transfer Students
Prospective students who have attended other accredited colleges and universities may apply to AURAK as transfer students as long as they fulfill the following criteria:
- Minimum CGPA is 2.0 or higher. If CGPA is below 2.0 but above 1.8, student may be considered for a different program.
- Student is in good standing at their previous institution.
- The academic program is accredited and the institution is licensed by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education (or its equivalent for international students).
- The student submits a detailed course syllabus for each of the courses taken.
Other Undergraduate Transfer Requirements
- The Office of Student Services and Enrollment Management, in consultation with the respective program chairs, determines whether a course completed at another institution is equivalent to a course offered in the particular program for which the student is seeking credit transfer.
- The total number of credits transferred to AURAK shall not exceed 50% of the program requirement.
- The transferred course must offer the same number of credits as the AURAK course to be considered for equivalency and be offered at the same level (upper or lower).
- Transferred credits and grades will not be used in calculating the cumulative grade point average (CGPA).
- Only courses graded as “C “or above are considered for transfer credit.
Graduate Transfer Students
A maximum of six graduate credits from a graduate school at an accredited college/university may be transferred to a program of study at AURAK, subject to program-specific rules and regulations.
- Credits for transfer must be approved by the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies and Research in consultation with the Coordinator of the appropriate graduate degree program according to the guidelines of graduate studies.
- These credits must have been earned not more than five years prior to the transfer, and the student must have earned a grade of B or higher for any graduate-level course that is requested to be transferred.
- Likewise, these credits may not have been used to satisfy requirements for another earned degree. Transfer credit will not be accepted for research or thesis/dissertation work.
- Likewise, these credits may not have been used to satisfy requirements for another earned degree. Transfer credit will not be accepted for research or thesis work.
- Grades earned in transferred courses do not count in the student’s cumulative GPA (CGPA), though transferred credits count toward the cumulative earned hours and may apply towards meeting graduation requirements.
- Applicants must request that credit transfers be reviewed at the time of application.
Payment Mode
Option A: CASH (OR) CREDIT CARD
The fees can be paid in person in cash or through credit card (Visa & Master card) at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah between 8.30 am to 4.30 pm in the Accounts Office.
Option B: CHECK
Persons with UAE bank accounts may write a check made payable to American University of Ras Al Khaimah. The check can be sent to the address below or taken to the Accounts Office on the AURAK Campus.
Accounts Department
American University of Ras Al Khaimah Ras Al Khaimah Campus
P O Box 10021
Ras Al Khaimah
United Arab Emirates
Option C: BANK TRANSFER
Beneficiary |
: |
American University of Ras Al Khaimah |
Account Number |
: |
0002-257074-001 |
Swift Code |
: |
NRAKAEAK |
IBAN Number | : | AE700400000002257074001 |
Bank Address | : | RAK Bank Nakheel Branch, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE |
Note: For USD transfers ONLY use the following additional information | ||
Correspondence Bank | : | Standard Chartered Bank, New York, USA New York |
Swift Code | : | SCBLUS33XXX |
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