Business Economics (BA Hons) — study plan
- Credit hours
- 480
- Levels
- 5
- Courses
- 30
- Degree
- bachelor
The Business Economics (BA Hons) study plan at Gulf College is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 3 years (5 academic levels), requiring 480 credit hours across 30 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Foundation Year 160 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GLT3001 | English Language Proficiency | 20 |
| GLT3006 | English for Academic Purposes & Study Skills | 20 |
| GRM3000 | Academic Skills in Practice | 20 |
| GCO3000 | Information Technology in Business | 20 |
| GRM3001 | Introduction to Quantitative Methods | 20 |
| GHL3001 | Fundamentals of Management Accounting | 20 |
| GRM3002 | Entrepreneurship (Creativity and Innovation) | 20 |
| GAC3000 | Personal Finance | 20 |
Year 2 120 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEC4001 | Introductory Microeconomics | 20 |
| GAC4010 | Finance for Managers | 20 |
| GHL4010 | Gulf Regional Legal Environment of Business | 20 |
| GEC4002 | Introductory Macroeconomics | 20 |
| GEC4003 | Quantitative Methods | 20 |
| GRM4003 | Entrepreneurship and Enterprise | 20 |
Year 3 100 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEC5003 | Intermediate Microeconomics | 20 |
| GAC5011 | Financial Planning for Business | 10 |
| GEC5005 | Quantitative Methods II | 20 |
| GEC5015 | Research Skills for Economists | 10 |
| GEC5004 | Intermediate Macroeconomics | 20 |
| GRM5031 | Summer Experience of Work with Personal Development Planning | 10 |
| GLT5006 | Developing a Business | 10 |
Year 4 100 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEC6003 | Applied Microeconomics | 20 |
| GSP6000 | Strategic Management | 20 |
| GEC6004 | Applied Macroeconomics | 20 |
| GEC6018 | Intermediate Applied Econometrics | 10 |
| GEC6017 | Dissertation | 30 |
Electives 80 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GAC5013 | Money, Banking and Risk Elective | 20 |
| GAC5014 | Investment Markets and Principles Elective | 20 |
| GAC6005 | Investment Management Elective | 20 |
| GEC6014 | Public Policy Economics Elective | 20 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Business Economics (BA Hons)
How many credit hours is Business Economics (BA Hons) at Gulf College?
Business Economics (BA Hons) at Gulf College requires completing 480 credit hours to graduate, spread across 30 courses.
How many years is Business Economics (BA Hons) at Gulf College?
The study plan for Business Economics (BA Hons) spans about 3 years (5 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Business Economics (BA Hons) award?
Business Economics (BA Hons) at Gulf College awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 480 credit hours.
Is Business Economics (BA Hons) offered at other universities?
Yes, Business Economics (BA Hons) is offered at at least 2 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.