Department of Management·College of Business and Economics

The Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resource Management and Development (BBA_HRMD) degree enables students to pursue a broad range of careers in business and government sectors in the broad area of Human Resources Management and Development. Driven by students’ need to compete in a global job market, the BBA_HRMD program is internationally accredited providing students with worldwide recognition of their prestigious academic degrees. The program is designed to help meet the growing and changing labor market needs of the UAE economy. The BBA in HRMD curriculum equips students with core business skills and knowledge in all business functions including finance, accounting, and economics. Additionally, specialized courses in the program prepare graduates with specialist knowledge and skills in various areas in the human resource management and development field, including strategies and tools to attract, train, engage, retain, and motivate employees in the workplace. Students obtain a solid foundation in management theories and analytical skills, complemented by practical exposure to real-world business practices through the internship program. The program prepares students not only for careers in government and industry but also for graduate studies. The current BBA in HRMD program is a proactive response to the evolving needs of the UAE and regional markets. The program provides students with diverse opportunities to prepare for careers in today's dynamic and competitive business environment by offering comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge and skills in various aspects of people management within organizations. This includes the internship program, wherein all students complete a compulsory work-placement in an organization. This initiative has proven to be extremely beneficial to our graduates, equipping them with practical skills and professional insights. (1 Credit Hour “CH” is equivalent to 2 ECTS Credit Hours “European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System”).
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AED 39,915 Per semester
AED 2,661 per credit hour (international students, 2026/27 onwards) x 120 credit hours = AED 319,320 total. Annual figure = total / 4 years.
Upon successful completion, graduates will be able to: