BBA

Business Administration: Finance

Learn more about studying Business Administration: Finance as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    50,400MAD
  • Start date
    Jan, Sep

Program overview

What Al Akhawayn University says about their program:

The Business Administration program is designed to provide an excellent business education for Morocco's future business leaders. It focuses on major areas of business administration such as finance, marketing, management, international business, logistics and supply chain management. Each study area has been carefully designed to help students develop the appropriate knowledge and abilities that will contribute to their intellectual growth and development, and ultimately lead them to achieve successful careers in business administration. Students have the opportunity to expand their horizons by selecting a minor in one of the above-mentioned areas, as well as African Studies, Arabic Language and Culture, Communication Studies, Human Resource Development, Organizational Studies, Women and Development, Computer Science or Mathematics. All students must complete one or more internships in the industry.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Review of high school records

International candidates with good academic achievements may be granted direct admission.

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, or equivalent
  • Strong academic average in course work leading to the Licence or, if graduating from a system using the US higher education model, an average or better in the upper level (junior and senior level) work and in any graduate work already completed; or, other evidence of ability to succeed in graduate study

English proficiency

Undergraduate

  • IELTS

    6, Reading 6, Writing 6, Listening 5.5, Speaking 6

  • TOEFL

    71, Writing 19

Postgraduate

  • IELTS

    6.5, Reading 6.5, Writing 6.5, Listening 6, Speaking 6.5

  • TOEFL

    79

Entry requirements

Undergraduate

  • Success in the General Admission Test (GAT) or an SAT score of 1500 points minimum for English native speakers with at least 500 in mathematics; for non native speakers of English, the minimum score is 1340 with at least 500 in mathematics.
  • A satisfactory interview, where applicable.

Postgraduate

  • Adequate preparation for the proposed graduate program; and, acceptance by the appropriate Admissions Committee. Selected candidates may be invited for an interview with the admissions committee.

Documents required

Undergraduate

  • Application form
  • Application fee
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • One Copy of the Passport
  • One (1) passport size recent color photograph
  • Motivation letter
  • Enrollment certificate of all institutions attended after Baccalaureate (For old baccalaureate only)
  • Grades obtained in all institutions attended after Baccalaureate (For old Baccalaureate only)
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • SAT or ACT score report if applicable

Postgraduate

  • Application form
  • Application fee
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Two letters of recommendation including at least one from a university-level instructor that use (whenever possible) the standard recommendation form provided on the AUI website

    instructor recommendation:

  • One typed essay written by the applicant him or herself that explains the reasons for seeking admission to the graduate program and that describes the applicant‚Äôs background and knowledge of the field.
  • Copy of the Passport
  • Six passport size recent color photographs
  • Detailed CV
  • Official score report of TOEFL (iBT)/IELTS if applicable
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Fees and funding

Al Akhawayn University is committed to assisting qualified students, new and continuing, in obtaining financial aid resources in order to achieve their academic goals and meet their financial obligations to the University through a range of scholarships, grants, loans and work study employment based on their academic excellence and financial need.

The University is dedicated to providing a high-quality service in a fair, sensitive, and confidential environment to all applicants, regardless of background, culture, or lifestyle.

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    US$11,234 per year

  • Postgraduate tuition

    US$11,234 per year

Funding

Scholarships available from 30% to 75% off tuition fees, these are requested during application.

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What is the cost of living near Al Akhawayn University?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect Morocco-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in Moroccan Dirham)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centreMAD 3,522Range: MAD 1,800 to MAD 6,000
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centreMAD 2,015Range: MAD 1,200 to MAD 4,000
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)MAD 381Range: MAD 213 to MAD 650
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)MAD 366Range: MAD 250 to MAD 500
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)MAD 104Range: MAD 50 to MAD 200
Monthly public transport passMAD 200Range: MAD 100 to MAD 250
Monthly grocery basketMAD 2,000Range: MAD 1,500 to MAD 3,000
Coffee shop drinkMAD 16Range: MAD 8 to MAD 35
Cinema or cultural event ticketMAD 65Range: MAD 50 to MAD 120
Gym membershipMAD 237Range: MAD 120 to MAD 500

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Al Akhawayn University

Many international students will require a visa to study in Morocco, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.