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The BA (Hons) Business Administration immerses you in the realities of modern commerce from your first term. You will analyse live case studies, present to faculty panels, and collaborate on consultancy projects with Edinburgh-based SMEs. Modules progress from organisational behaviour and accounting fundamentals to strategy, digital transformation, and responsible leadership. Small seminar groups ensure personalised feedback, while the ALU Business Lab hosts pitch nights and employer mentoring each semester.
Year 3 includes a credited internship or enterprise project. Graduates may progress directly to the ALU MBA with advanced standing where eligible.
Faculty spotlight
The programme lead leads Strategy & Finance; A supervising member of faculty supervises enterprise projects with a focus on inclusive growth.
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Tuition is free. Examinations are free. There is no exam fee. Study from anywhere in the world.
| Code | Course | Credits · hours |
|---|---|---|
| BUS101 | Introduction to Management Introduction to Management — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| BUS102 | Financial Accounting Financial Accounting — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| BUS103 | Marketing Principles Marketing Principles — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| BUS104 | Business Economics Business Economics — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| BUS105 | Quantitative Methods for Business Quantitative Methods for Business — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| BUS106 | Business Law & Ethics Business Law & Ethics — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| Code | Course | Credits · hours |
|---|---|---|
| BUS201 | Corporate Finance Corporate Finance — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| BUS202 | Operations & Supply Chain Operations & Supply Chain — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
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| Code | Course | Credits · hours |
|---|---|---|
| BUS301 | Strategic Management Strategic Management — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| BUS302 | Leadership, Governance & Sustainability Leadership, Governance & Sustainability — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
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Modules are assessed through a published mix of coursework, applied projects, and examinations. Exam windows are announced in advance so students in other time zones are not forced into overnight sittings. Alternative arrangements are available where documented.
The published duration is 3 years full-time. Teaching language: English. Actual time-to-complete depends on mode and any recognised prior learning.
This is a fully online award. You study from your country. No student visa and no campus relocation are required.
Degree tuition for this award is published as £0 / tuition-free on the online pathway. Examination or administrative fees may apply at checkout — never an annual tuition invoice. Check the Fees page for any extras.
Requirements are grouped on this page (academic, English, documents). Equivalent qualifications are considered. English may be waived after prior English-medium study.
Assessment is typically a mix of coursework, projects, and examinations. Doctoral awards include a thesis or dissertation and an oral examination. Details sit in the programme specification and module outlines.
Recognition of the award for local employment, professional licence, or ministry attestation is decided by your employer or regulator. Arab Leadership University publishes verification pages for certificates. We do not claim automatic equivalence in every country.
Start an application on this website. Progress is saved from the first step. Admissions: admissions@aleaderuni.com.
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| 20 |
| BUS203 | Digital Business & E-Commerce Digital Business & E-Commerce — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| BUS204 | Organisational Behaviour & HRM Organisational Behaviour & HRM — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| BUS205 | Business Analytics & Decision Making Business Analytics & Decision Making — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| BUS206 | International Business Strategy International Business Strategy — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| 20 |
| BUS303 | Innovation & Enterprise Innovation & Enterprise — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| BUS304 | Contemporary Issues in Global Commerce Contemporary Issues in Global Commerce — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| BUS305 | Business Consultancy Project & Dissertation Business Consultancy Project & Dissertation — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 40 |