Overview

Featuring a rigorous curriculum that provides cutting-edge training in finance, the program endows students with the necessary quantitative and theoretical expertise for analytical jobs in the finance sector. Because the curriculum covers the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) body of knowledge, it also encourages students to prepare for the CFA exams. Additionally, through the optional thesis track in the program, students considering future PhD studies will receive relevant research training.

The Finance program from American University of Sharjah (AUS) prepares graduates to:

meet the highest levels of proficiency in the functional or technical knowledge required for professional finance careers
address key issues in professional decision making through the application of critical analysis and integration of knowledge relevant to changing environments
be at the forefront of academic and professional research related to the practice of corporate finance and investment

Job placement

The outreach efforts of SBA are focused on building networks with companies that support AUS programs and provide job opportunities for our graduates. Requests from employers are passed along to students and graduates with the appropriate qualifications.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Financial Statements Analysis

Advanced Corporate Finance

Applied Econometrics Methods

Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management

Advanced Asset Valuation

Pricing and Hedging of Financial Derivatives

Financial Markets and Institutions

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-29 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-25 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

hold a four-year bachelor’s degree from an independently accredited university recognized by the UAE Ministry of Education’s Higher Education Affairs Division and by AUS (applicants with a bachelor’s degree obtained outside the UAE must submit an equivalency of their degree from the UAE Ministry of Education’s Higher Education Affairs Division)
have attained a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.00 (on a scale of 4.00) or its equivalent.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

155700 AED / year

≈ 155700 AED / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

155700 AED / year

≈ 155700 AED / year

Living costs

Sharjah

United Arab Emirates

3400 - 5200 AED / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Living costs

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Funding

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