BA Honours Business Management (Sustainability)

Middlesex University Dubai offers a BA Honours in Business Management (Sustainability), which is designed for students who wish to combine core business knowledge with sustainable development concepts. The programme gives students a solid foundation in the principles of management, marketing, finance, data analysis, and sustainable strategy to prepare them to face the evolving demands of the business world.

You will discover how sustainability permeates all areas of business activity—from supply chains and finance to marketing and entrepreneurship. The program emphasizes ethical leadership, innovation, and responsible decision-making, and students are challenged to consider both commercial success and long-term environmental and social impact. Through project-based learning, real-world case studies, and optional internships, students develop both the theoretical foundations and the practical competencies needed to drive sustainable change in organizations.

Curriculum Structure:

The course is three years, with each year designed to enhance your knowledge and develop your practical business skills:

Year 1
• Management in the Global Environment (30 Credits) – Compulsory
• Marketing Theory and Practice (30 Credits) – Compulsory
• Data and Digital Technologies (30 Credits) – Compulsory
• Financial Performance Management (30 Credits) – Compulsory

Year 2
• Management Analytics and Data Visualisation (30 Credits) – Compulsory
• Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Sustainability (30 Credits) – Compulsory
• Operations and Supply Chain Management (30 Credits) – Compulsory
• Sustainability and ESG Management in Business (30 Credits) – Compulsory

Year 3
• Business Strategy (30 Credits) – Compulsory
• Global Supply Chain Strategy, Design and Sustainability
• Sustainability Reporting: Metrics, Practices, and Impact
• Business Start-Up (30 Credits) – Optional
• Applied Project (30 Credits) – Optional
• Work Internship (30 Credits) – Optional

Please note: Core and optional modules are reviewed regularly. There may be changes due to demand, academic updates, or availability.

Accreditation:

This award is made and quality assured by Middlesex University London and follows the UK Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) academic framework. The programme is internationally benchmarked against sustainability norms and business education standards, making students eligible for professional certification and graduate opportunities globally.

Campus Location:

Middlesex University Dubai is located in Dubai Knowledge Park, a center of academia and innovation in the heart of the city. The campus features modern classrooms, collaboration spaces, and access to digital and research resources to support experiential learning. Studying in Dubai also opens students up to regional and international organisations, allowing them to build valuable networks and access career opportunities within a rapidly expanding sustainability sector.