In keeping with the tradition of excellence and in pursuing its mission and vision, the Faculty of Business Administration of AIUB is continuously searching for new horizons to make the learning process attuned with the emerging demands for world-class business education. The unpredictable business environment would need a strategic intervention that would make the academic programs relevant and responsive to these changes and challenges. Foremost is the fast-advancing technology, which has made a dramatic change in the way business is conducted throughout the world. Policies and strategies have been laid down by the government and non-government organizations, and institutions to complement the evolution of technology. Human resources of the country need to be equipped with knowledge and skills to make them abreast of these continuous developments. The University plays an important role in educating and providing relevant experiences to the students who are in quest of globally competitive knowledge and skills to cope with the emerging challenges in the world of business. The Faculty of Business Administration is one of the prosperous faculties of the university. It is continuously restructuring its curricular program and courses, upgrading faculty competencies, facilities improvements and adapting new teaching strategies in response to the needs and demands of the times.

The Faculty of Business Administration relentlessly pursues sustainable, excellent business administration programs, whose graduates are equipped with competent learning domains and a strong sense of ethical values, ready to meet the emerging demands and requirements of the global and local markets.

The Faculty of Business Administration is committed to promoting and imparting socially relevant, business-oriented curricular programs; establishing stronger and sustainable partnerships with the industry and employment sectors; and nurturing competent professionals and business leaders with high ethical standards, adaptive to the changing environment of the local and global economy.

1. Academic Excellence: Continuously enhance the quality of business education through curriculum development, faculty development, and adoption of innovative teaching methodologies to meet international standards.
2. Industry Collaboration: Forge strong and sustainable partnerships with industries and employment sectors to ensure that academic programs are aligned with market needs and to facilitate practical learning experiences for students.
3. Ethical and Social Responsibility: Instill a strong sense of ethical values and social responsibility in students, preparing them to contribute positively to society and the business community.
4. Research and Innovation: Promote a culture of research and innovation among faculty and students to contribute to the advancement of business knowledge and practices.
5. Global Competence: Equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to compete and excel in both local and international business environments.

The Faculty of Business Administration (FBA) at AIUB delivers globally competitive business education through academic excellence, faculty development, and innovative teaching. It ensures strong industry collaboration for employability, promotes ethical and social responsibility, and fosters research and innovation. FBA prepares globally competent graduates through modern infrastructure, lifelong learning, and global engagement, empowering them to lead in dynamic business environments and contribute meaningfully to national development and societal well-being.

The FBA program prepares students to lead, build, and manage enterprises that create value for stakeholders in a dynamic and global economy. By encouraging independent thinking, self-assessment, and learning, the curriculum provides students with the tools for success in their career paths. It also instills awareness of ethical issues and sensitivity towards society and the environment.

• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
  • Fall 2024-2025 Onwards

    The BBA program consists of 140 credit hours. These credit hours represent General Education Foundation Courses of (36 X 3) 108 credit hours, Primary Departmental Elective Courses of (8 X 3) 24 credit hours, 2 Capstone Courses of (3+2= 5 credit hours), Foundation Course of 1 Credit Hour, Professional Development Course of 1 credit hour, and an Internship of 1 credit hour.

  • Spring 2022-2023 to Summer 2023-2024

    The BBA program consists of 140 credit hours. These credit hours represent General Education Foundation Courses of (36 X 3) 108 credit hours, Primary Departmental Elective Courses of (8 X 3) 24 credit hours, a Capstone Course of 1 credit hour, a Foundation Course of 1 Credit Hour, a Professional Development Course of 1 credit hour, and an Internship of 3 credit hours.

    • Primary Departmental Specialization: Any eight (8) courses from a primary department must be completed (8X3) 24 credit hours (mandatory).
    • Second Specialization: Students may select a second specialization other than their primary department. For the second specialization, any six (6) courses from the second specialization department must be completed (6X3) 18 credit hours (optional).
    • Minor: Students may select a minor other than their primary department or second specialization department (if applicable). Any four (4) courses from the minor department must be completed for the minor (4X3) 12 credit hours (optional).
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Fall 2024-2025 Onwards

    The MBA program consists of 60 credit hours. These credit hours represent General Education Foundation Courses of (15X3) 45 credit hours, Primary Departmental Elective Courses of (4 X 3) 12 credit hours, a Capstone Course of 2 credit hours, and an Internship of 1 credit hour.

  • Spring 2022-2023 to Summer 2023-2024

    The MBA program consists of 60 credit hours. These credit hours represent General Education Foundation Courses of (14X3) 42 credit hours, Primary Departmental Elective Courses of (4 X 3) 12 credit hours, a Capstone Course of 3 credit hours, and an Internship of 3 credit hours.

    • Primary Departmental Specialization:Any four (4) courses from a primary department must be completed (4X3) 12 credit hours (mandatory).
    • Second Specialization: Students may select a second specialization other than their primary department. Any four (4) courses from the second specialization department must be completed for the second specialization (4X3) 12 credit hours (optional).
• Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)

  The EMBA program consists of 40 credit hours. These credit hours represent general education foundation courses of (12 X 3) 36 and (2 X 2) 4 credit hours, and Specialization Areas of 9 Credit Hours (Optional) from the Departmental Course/Elective courses.

• Name of the Program Offering Department
• (a) The Departments of FBA (13) are:
  • Department of Accounting - Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting (ACT)
  • Department of Business Analytics - Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Analytics (BA)
  • Department of Business Economics - Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Economics (BECO)
  • Department of Finance - Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance (FIN)
  • Department of Human Resource Management - Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resource Management (HRM)
  • Department of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development - Bachelor of Business Administration in Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development (IED)
  • Department of International Business - Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business (IB)
  • Department of Investment Management - Bachelor of Business Administration in Investment Management (IM)
  • Department of Management - Bachelor of Business Administration in Management (MGT)
  • Department of Management Information Systems - Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Information Systems (MIS)
  • Department of Marketing - Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing (MKT)
  • Department of Operations and Supply Chain Management - Bachelor of Business Administration in Operations and Supply Chain Management (OSCM)
  • Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management - Bachelor of Business Administration in Tourism and Hospitality Management (THM)
• (b) The BBA program offers Primary Departmental Specialization/ Second Specialization/Minor concentrations in the following areas (13)
  1. Accounting (ACT)
  2. Business Economics (BECO)
  3. Business Analytics (BA)
  4. Finance (FIN)
  5. Human Resource Management (HRM)
  6. Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development (IED)
  7. International Business (IB)
  8. Investment Management (IM)
  9. Management (MGT)
  10. Management Information Systems (MIS)
  11. Marketing (MKT)
  12. Operations and Supply Chain Management (OSCM)
  13. Tourism and Hospitality Management (THM)
• (c) The MBA program offers Primary Departmental Specialization/ Second Specialization concentrations in the following areas (12)
  1. Accounting (ACT)
  2. Agri-Business (AB)
  3. Business Analytics (BA)
  4. Business Economics (BECO)
  5. Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development (IED)
  6. Finance (FIN)
  7. General Management (GM)
  8. Human Resource Management (HRM)
  9. Management Information Systems (MIS)
  10. Marketing (MKT)
  11. Operations and Supply Chain Management (OSCM)
  12. Tourism and Hospitality Management (THM)
• (d) The EMBA program offers Specialization (9 Credits) (Optional) in the following areas:
  1. Accounting (ACT)
  2. Agri-Business (AB)
  3. Business Analytics (BA)
  4. Business Economics (BECO)
  5. Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development (IED)
  6. Finance (FIN)
  7. General Management (GM)
  8. Human Resource Management (HRM)
  9. Management Information Systems (MIS)
  10. Marketing (MKT)
  11. Operations and Supply Chain Management (OSCM)
  12. Tourism and Hospitality Management (THM)