Diploma of Business - Al Falah University

Key Information

Duration and course structure

1 year to be completed in 3 trimesters (8 units)

Intake dates

January, May, September

Mode of delivery

On campus

Fees*

Tuition fee for the entire course:

AED 59,960

Tuition fees are inclusive of VAT

*Note: Tuition fees exclude the cost of course study materials. Listed tuition fees apply for 2026.

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About the Diploma of Business

Looking to start your journey towards a career in business?

Al Falah University’s Diploma of Business is designed to help you build a strong foundation in business while studying in a supportive, student-centred learning environment. Whether you’re looking to continue your studies or take your first steps towards a professional business career, the Diploma will help you develop knowledge and skills you can take forward.

You’ll explore key areas of business, including business mathematics, marketing, management and governance, accounting, economics and business law. Along the way, you’ll also strengthen your career planning and management skills and develop the communication, language and literacy capabilities needed for academic study and the workplace.

By the end of the Diploma, you’ll have developed practical and transferable business knowledge and skills that can support your progression to further academic study or entry-level employment in a business environment.

Course structure

A1000 - Diploma of Business

Course Core Units (18 cp)

TLC101 | 3 cp | Communication Skills for Undergraduate Study
BUS1231 | 3 cp | Management in a Global Environment
BUS1241 | 3 cp | Global Marketing
BUS1631 | 3 cp | Introduction to Accounting
BUS1711 | 3 cp | Foundations of Economics
BSL1651 | 3 cp | Foundations of Business Law

Electives (6 cp)

Select 2 units (6 cp) from the following:

BUS1401 | 3 cp | Introduction to Finance
COM1001 | 3 cp | Thinking Communication
COM1091 | 3 cp | Introduction to Digital Media Skills
ICT145 | 3 cp | Python Programming for Everyone
ICT158 | 3 cp | Introduction to Information Systems
PSY1011 | 3 cp | Introduction to Cultural Psychology

Note: Students articulating a major in Finance or Accounting are required to take BUS1401.

A1000 - Diploma of Business

Second year of your Al Falah University degree

Bachelor of Business with a major in:

Finance
Marketing
Management
Accounting
Human Resources Management

You can enter the second year of a bachelor’s degree program at Al Falah University Campus with 8 units of credit if you successfully complete the diploma.

The eight needed units must be finished and passed in order to receive your diploma.

Academic entry requirements

Students must meet the minimum academic qualifications required for admission to this course.

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English language entry requirements

Students must be able to demonstrate English language proficiency before being admitted to this course.

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Faculty Profile – Business

Discipline Lead – Dr Leena Wanganoo

Dr. Leena is a distinguished academic leader with 30 years of experience, 12 years in educational leadership within higher education and an 18-year corporate career with multinational companies. She holds a PhD in Sustainable Supply Chain Management, a Postgraduate Diploma in International Business and an MBA in Marketing.

As a discipline lead, Dr. Leena oversees the Diploma, undergraduate, and postgraduate business programs while teaching Global Business, Sustainability, and Strategic Management courses. Her rich blend of academic and industry experience ensures that students gain both theoretical understanding and practical insights.

In addition to her teaching role, Dr. Leena is actively engaged in research and case study development. Her research interests lie in Sustainable Management & Development and Service excellence strategy. She regularly publishes her work in esteemed international journals, and many of her case studies have been featured by The Case Centre, UK. Beyond her academic responsibilities, Dr. Leena is a founding member of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce Higher Education initiative. She actively contributes to advancing higher education in the UAE and co-leads the academic coordinator community of practitioners, part of the university’s learning and teaching network.