Business Studies (BA Hons) — study plan
- Credit hours
- 129
- Levels
- 4
- Courses
- 27
- Degree
- bachelor
The Business Studies (BA Hons) study plan at Arab Open University - Bahrain is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 2 years (4 academic levels), requiring 129 credit hours across 27 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Year 1 35 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AR113 | Arabic Communication Skills I | 3 |
| EL111 | English Communication Skills I | 3 |
| GR118 | Life Skills & Coexistence | 3 |
| GT101 | Learning & Information Technology | 3 |
| BUS101 | Introduction to Math for Business | 4 |
| ECO101 | Principles of Microeconomics | 4 |
| ACT111 | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| MKT111 | Principles of Marketing I | 4 |
| MGT111 | Principles of Management I | 4 |
| EL112 | English Communication Skills II | 3 |
Year 2 39 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS102 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| ACT112 | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| BUC112 | Business Communication 2 | 4 |
| MKT112 | Principles of Marketing II | 4 |
| MGT112 | Principles of Management II | 4 |
| GB102 | Principles of Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| B207A | Shaping Business Opportunities I | 8 |
| BB293 | Financial Accounting in Context | 8 |
Year 3 36 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| B207B | Shaping Business Opportunities II | 8 |
| B294 | Financial Analysis & Decision Making | 8 |
| BUS310 | Strategic Management | 8 |
| B326 | Advanced Financial Accounting | 8 |
| GR-EL1 | Faculty Elective Elective | 4 |
Year 4 19 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| B391 | Management Accounting & Finance | 8 |
| ACC302 | Auditing Theory & Practice | 4 |
| ACC300 | Accounting Information Systems | 4 |
| GR-EL2 | Faculty Elective Elective | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions about Business Studies (BA Hons)
How many credit hours is Business Studies (BA Hons) at Arab Open University - Bahrain?
Business Studies (BA Hons) at Arab Open University - Bahrain requires completing 129 credit hours to graduate, spread across 27 courses.
How many years is Business Studies (BA Hons) at Arab Open University - Bahrain?
The study plan for Business Studies (BA Hons) spans about 2 years (4 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Business Studies (BA Hons) award?
Business Studies (BA Hons) at Arab Open University - Bahrain awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 129 credit hours.
Is Business Studies (BA Hons) offered at other universities?
Yes, Business Studies (BA Hons) is offered at at least 1 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.