UAE · Bachelor's
Murdoch University Dubai
Bachelor of Business
Murdoch University Dubai
Course Overview
The Bachelor of Business at Murdoch University Dubai is a three-year Australian degree delivered on the Dubai Knowledge Park campus. Sri Lankan students pick a major from accounting, finance, marketing, management, international business, or business information systems — and can add a second major in their third year without extending the programme.
The course is built around case studies set in Gulf and South Asian markets — banking in DIFC, logistics through Jebel Ali, retail across MENA — rather than the generic Western examples used at most UK and Australian undergraduate business degrees. Internships at Dubai-based firms are a core part of Year 3, and most students lock in part-time placements with local SMEs by mid-Year 2.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Sri Lankan A/Ls with passes in 3 subjects (any stream) — minimum aggregate equivalent to AS-level CCC or above.
- check_circle Or completed Foundation/Diploma pathway at an accredited institution.
- check_circle Cambridge/Edexcel A-Levels with minimum CCC also accepted.
- check_circle Direct entry to Year 2 possible for applicants holding a relevant 2-year diploma.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 6.0 Overall (min 5.5 in each band).
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 70 Overall accepted.
- check_circle PTE Academic: 50 Overall accepted.
- check_circle Sri Lankan O/L English Credit (Grade C or above) accepted as proof — most local applicants do not need to re-sit IELTS.
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (AED) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (Year 1) | AED 58,200 | Rs. 5,063,400 |
| Living Expenses (12 months, shared apartment) | AED 42,000 | Rs. 3,654,000 |
| UAE Student Visa & Medical Insurance | AED 4,500 | Rs. 391,500 |
| Books, Transport & Setup | AED 6,000 | Rs. 522,000 |
| Total Year 1 Investment | AED 110,700 | Rs. 9,630,900 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
Sri Lankan graduates qualify for the UAE's 2-year post-study work visa immediately after graduation, with 0% personal income tax. Recent Murdoch Dubai business graduates have moved into analyst and associate roles at Emirates NBD, HSBC Middle East, Standard Chartered, Deloitte, and EY. Starting salaries for graduate trainees in Dubai sit at AED 8,000–14,000/month, climbing fast for finance and consulting tracks.
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