Accounting - Murdoch University Dubai

Qualification

Bachelor of Business (Accounting)

Accounting is an integral part of the management process in any business, public enterprise, or not-for-profit entity. It acts as an evaluation and control aid when looking at the effectiveness and efficiency of the operations of an enterprise as well as employee performance. Our Bachelor of Business in Accounting program in Dubai provides information to assist users in making decisions for a variety of purposes, including the acquisition or sale of shares, lending of money, and provision of goods on credit.

You’ll also learn to interpret accounting and auditing standards as you gain new skills in financial statement analysis, forecasting and budgeting, negotiation, ethical decision-making, and problem-solving.

Key Information

Duration and course structure

8 trimesters, to be completed in 3 years, or 6 trimesters to be completed in 2 years (fast-track), 24 units, 72 credit points

Intake dates

January, May, September

Mode of delivery

On campus

Fees

AED 174,600 for the entire course (24 units).

Tuition fees are inclusive of VAT.

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About our Bachelor of Business Accounting

Accounting is essential to every industry – from your favourite products and platforms to your favourite sports teams and causes. This degree will give you the professional and creative skills you need to shape business interactions in a creative, well-informed and ethical way.

You’ll learn to identify business opportunities, analyse problems and put solutions in place. You’ll explore how to make decisions related to buying and selling shares, lending or borrowing money, and providing goods for cash or on credit.

You’ll also learn to interpret accounting standards, auditing standards and taxation acts, as you gain new skills in financial statement analysis, forecasting and budgeting, negotiation, ethical decision-making and problem-solving.

Reasons to study Accounting with Murdoch University

The reasons to opt for our Bachelor of Business in Accounting program are plentiful. For now, here are the highlights:

Get qualified for a career where your skills will always be in demand regardless of what the economy is doing. There is a strong growth outlook for accountants in the future [Source: Australian Government’s Department of Jobs of Small Business 2018, Australian Jobs 2018].
You will have access to the tools you’ll use in the real world. You’ll get hands-on experience using a practical software package that will help you practice bookkeeping and learn how to prepare for taxation.
Work with real organisations on real projects, and complete internships through our work-integrated learning program.
Study two majors and graduate with two specialisations, further enhancing your career prospects.
Explore careers anywhere in the world, as a Bachelor of Business is a globally recognised degree.

Benefit from ACCA exemptions for up to nine subjects with the completion of certain units during your Bachelor of Business (Accounting) with us, saving you time and money if you choose to pursue your ACCA accountancy qualifications.

Career opportunities

Auditor or Bookkeeper
Financial Analyst or Planner
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Credit Manager

Course structure

Year 1 (2 Trimesters)

All first-year students are required to take a Transition unit and a Career Learning Spine unit in Year 1. This is designed to provide you with academic skills and skills on how to manage your career.

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Spine Units 9 cp

MSP100 | 3cp | Career Learning: Managing Your Career
MSP200 | 3cp | Building Employability Skills
COM203 | 3cp | Consulting and Freelancing

Course Core 15 cp

BSL165 | 3 cp | Foundations of Business Law
BUS123 | 3 cp | Management in a Global Environment
BUS124 | 3 cp | Global Marketing
BUS163 | 3 cp | Introduction to Accounting
BUS171 | 3 cp | Foundation of Economics

Accounting Major 24 cp

BUS140 | 3 cp | Introduction to Finance
BUS285 | 3 cp | Technology and Accounting Processes
BUS287 | 3 cp | Management Accounting
BUS304 | 3 cp | Accounting Theory and Accountability
BUS356 | 3 cp | Contemporary Financial Accounting
BUS303 | 3 cp | Taxation
BUS306 | 3 cp | Auditing
BSL305 | 3 cp | Company Law

Options 24 cp

Double Major – With a double major, you’ll complete two majors under one degree, usually in the same timeframe as a single degree. When you graduate, you’ll receive one bachelor’s degree with recognition of both majors.

Electives – you can choose elective units to the value of 24 credit points, when choosing electives you must be sure you have satisfied pre-requisite requirements.

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Recommended double majors

Finance
Management

To take a double major with a Bachelor of Business (Accounting), students simply take the core units from another major in place of their general electives units. In most cases, a double major can be completed without additional time or cost. Please speak to our admissions counsellors for more information on double major possibilities.

Academic entry requirements

Entry Requirement 2025

Entry Requirement 2026

English language entry requirements

International students must be able to demonstrate English language proficiency before being admitted to this course.

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Faculty Profile – Business

Discipline Lead – Dr. Leena Wanganoo

Dr. Leena is a distinguished academic leader with 30 years of experience, 12 years in educational leadership within higher education and an 18-year corporate career with multinational companies. She holds a PhD in Sustainable Supply Chain Management, a Postgraduate Diploma in International Business and an MBA in Marketing.

As a discipline lead, Dr. Leena oversees the Diploma, undergraduate, and postgraduate business programs while teaching Global Business, Sustainability, and Strategic Management courses. Her rich blend of academic and industry experience ensures that students gain both theoretical understanding and practical insights.

In addition to her teaching role, Dr. Leena is actively engaged in research and case study development. Her research interests lie in Sustainable Management & Development and Service excellence strategy. She regularly publishes her work in esteemed international journals, and many of her case studies have been featured by The Case Centre, UK. Beyond her academic responsibilities, Dr. Leena is a founding member of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce Higher Education initiative. She actively contributes to advancing higher education in the UAE and co-leads the academic coordinator community of practitioners, part of the university’s learning and teaching network.