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Undergraduate Business Management and Finance
BSc (Hons)
Business Management and Finance
Get hands-on with strategic thinking and financial management and gain the skills and confidence to excel in your career.
1st
in the East of England for undergraduates employed as managers, directors or senior officials.
Source: Graduate Outcome Survey 2025
If you have an entrepreneurial mindset and are eager to develop your leadership abilities and financial know-how, this is the course for you.
On this degree, you’ll experience all the prowess of a business degree while developing the financial discipline and analytical skills to make big, informed decisions.
You’ll get practical experience with our Bloomberg Financial Markets Lab, real-world business challenges, and the option to take a placement year.
Why ARU?
Experience hands-on learning in our cutting-edge facilities.
Foster an entrepreneurial mindset and gain the analytical skills needed for a diverse range of careers.
Gain knowledge and skills for business operations such as financial reporting and project management.
Study at an award-winning university
We were named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023. We've also been awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework – a reflection of the outstanding education we offer our students.
Careers
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Throughout this course, you’ll benefit from lectures and seminars on career-relevant issues, such as CV preparation, job-hunting, obtaining work experience and using social media.
Our dedicated career and development center will give you access to information that’s directly relevant to business management and finance graduates.
What can you do with a Business with Finance degree?
Studying Business with Finance is perfect if you want to become an accountant, or go on to further study in financial management. It can also be the basis for a wide range of careers in industry, business and the public sector.
From Year 1, you’ll learn and practice all the tricks of the trade. This way, you’ll be ready for your first graduate role with proficiency in contemporary platforms that are used around the financial world.
From an employer’s perspective, the confidence you will gain in understanding the financial side of a business, and being able to think critically at this level makes you an ideal candidate for a more senior role.
How can ARU Cairo help with my employability and career development?
We want you to be a step ahead when you graduate, so we offer:
- courses designed with employers
- tutors with professional industry knowledge
Teaching and Modules
Our second-year modules are designed to develop the knowledge you already have, and give you a broad understanding of the key concepts of business and organisational management.
In Year 3, you’ll turn your attention to the foundations that underlie much of financial management, as well as learning about entrepreneurship and project management.
In Year 4, you’ll widen and deepen your knowledge and skills in finance and strategic management. You’ll also complete your major project – an opportunity to tackle a current, complex business issue as part of an interdisciplinary team.
What will I study?
With Foundation year
To prepare you for university study, you will take a foundation year at the start of this course. Find out more about foundation years.
Year 1
- Foundation in Business
Year 2
- Financial and Management Accounting with Digital Systems
- How to do Business
- Financial Environment and Analysis
- International Business and Market Dynamics
- Organisational Behaviour and AI (Future of Work)
- Into ARU
Year 3
- Financial Management
- Introduction to Financial Reporting
- The Entrepreneurial Journey
- Project Management and Implementation
- Ruskin Module (15 credits) *
Year 4
- International Business Strategy and Practice
- Sustainability and Responsible Business
- Capital Markets and Investment
- Undergraduate Major Project
What happens on a foundation year?
A foundation year prepares you for the rest of your course, and focuses on general skills such as researching and referencing, numeracy and ICT, and communication. We’ll also start to look at some more subject-specific topics.
How is Business with Finance assessed?
All assessment is designed to allow you to demonstrate what you’ve learned, and to make sure you’re developing the knowledge and skills you need to complete the course.
You can expect an interesting mix of coursework, essays, exams and activity-based assignments. Your coursework could include problem-solving activities, consultancy projects, presentations and group or individual reports.
Facilities
You’ll have use of facilities including:
Our campus is designed to provide students with everything they need to learn, grow, and thrive in an inspiring environment. From advanced learning resources to wellness and recreation spaces, every facility supports both academic excellence and personal development, creating a well-rounded university experience.
- Library: A modern and well-equipped space offering a wide range of academic resources, digital databases, and quiet study areas to support research and learning.
- Study Pods: Private and collaborative pods designed for group discussions, project work, and focused study sessions.
- Wellness Unit: A unit promoting students’ physical and mental wellbeing through counseling services, health awareness programs, and relaxation activities.
- Entrepreneurial Hub: Powered by DMZ Cairo, a creative environment that encourages innovation, networking, and startup development through mentorship and hands-on initiatives.
- Workshops & Labs: Dynamic, hands-on spaces where students can apply their knowledge, experiment, and develop practical skills across various disciplines.
- Gym & Sports Facilities: Fully equipped fitness and recreation areas that support a healthy, active lifestyle and team spirit on campus.
- Student Residences: Comfortable, secure, and modern housing options that provide a supportive community and a home away from home.
Entry requirements
Standard entry requirements
| Curriculum | Foundation Year |
|---|---|
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IGCSE / A-Level |
5 O-levels (≥ C/4) including Math and English |
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American Diploma |
GPA ≥ 2.0 |
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IB Diploma |
22 points overall. Reviewed Case by case base. |
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French Baccalaureate |
10+/20 Reviewed Case by case base. |
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Thanaweya Amma |
Literary or Scientific Sections, Pass at. 60% |
English language requirements
English Proficiency Requirements
- Academic IELTS 5.5 Overall.
- TOEFL iBT 72 Overall.
- Pearson PTE Academic 59 Overall.
- Duolingo 105 Overall.
- GCSE/IGCSE/Cambridge English min (C/4).
- ARU Cairo, English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT) (TBD).
Fees and funding
Egyptian students
| Tuition fees per Semester in EGP | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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Faculty of Business & Law |
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Category (A) |
EGP 138,000 |
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Category (B) |
EGP 145,000 |
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Category (C) |
EGP 153,000 |
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International students
| Tuition fees per Semester in EGP | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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Faculty of Business & Law |
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Category (A) |
GBP 4,275 |
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Category (B) |
GBP 4,500 |
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Category (C) |
GBP 4,750 |
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