Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration and Leadership

Degree Awarded

Royal Roads University (RRU), Canada

Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration and Leadership

Degree Awarded

Royal Roads University (RRU), Canada

About this course

LAUNCH INTAKE

Coming soon

About this course

LAUNCH INTAKE

Coming soon



Coming soon

Exciting new undergraduate and postgraduate courses are launching soon at Royal Roads Ras Al Khaimah, UAE—bringing our innovative, career-focused education to even more students. Designed to equip future leaders with the skills, knowledge, and global perspectives needed to thrive, these courses will reflect our commitment to academic excellence, real-world learning, and transformative education.

Stay tuned for updates as we expand our offerings and continue to shape a dynamic learning environment that empowers students to make an impact.



Course description

The Bachelor of Business Administration in Innovation and Sustainability builds a strong foundation in business while preparing you to tackle real-world environmental and social challenges. With core modules, electives, and a final capstone, you’ll develop the skills employers value. You can also expand your global perspective through an international exchange or hands-on internship.

Overview

The BBA provides a solid foundation in fundamental business skills, such as marketing, operations, management, finance, accounting and human resource management.

Core skills include:

  • Communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Problem solving
  • Teamwork
  • Leadership

Why complete your BBA?

This course goes beyond traditional business education. You’ll master essential business skills while exploring innovative solutions to contemporary sustainability challenges. With opportunities for global experiences and real-world internships, you’ll graduate with the knowledge, adaptability, and international perspective to thrive in a rapidly evolving job market.

Career opportunities for BBA graduates

Graduates of the BBA in Innovation and Sustainability will have a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental skills for success in today’s business and management environment with a focus on innovation and sustainability. You’ll also gain knowledge and practice in information technology, digital transformation and artificial intelligence, equipping you to work in many different fields whether at a start-up, a small to mid-size organization or a multinational corporation.



Modules

Year 1Term 1Term 2Term 3
Academic WritingCommunication 1Global Business
Principles of EconomicsProject Management 1Information systems
Intro to Business AdministrationCollective LeadershipFundamentals of HR
AccountingSustainabilityBusiness Ethics
Intro to MarketingIntroduction to StatisticsIntroduction to Finance
Year 2Term 4Term 5Term 6
Sustainable Marketing5 Electives or International Exchange ExperienceOperations Management
Communications 2System Thinking
Business LawCreativity & Innovation
Business StrategyClimate Change & Business
Managerial AccountingConsumer Behaviour
Year 3Term 7Term 8 
SDGs & Business

Social Entrepreneurship

Leading Organizations

Capstone (9 credits)

Design Thinking
Sustainability Accounting
Entrepreneurship
Global Business
Year 1 Term 1
Academic Writing
Principles of Economics
Intro to Business Administration
Accounting
Intro to Marketing
Term 2
Communication 1
Project Management 1
Collective Leadership
Sustainability
Introduction to Statistics
Term 3
Global Business
Information Systems
Fundamentals of HR
Business Ethics
Introduction to Finance
Year 2 Term 4
Sustainable Marketing
Communications 2
Business Law
Business Strategy
Managerial Accounting
Term 5
5 Electives or International Exchange Experience
Term 6
Operations Management
System Thinking
Creativity & Innovation
Climate Change & Business
Consumer Behaviour
Year 3 Term 7
SDGs & Business
Design Thinking
Sustainability Accounting
Entrepreneurship
Global Business
Term 8
Social Entrepreneurship Leading Organizations Capstone (9 credits)

Electives

  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Social Responsibility
  • Economic Sustainability
  • Business Analytics
  • Information Technology and Digital Transformation (effective use of AI)
  • International Exchange Experience


Capstone

  • Research project



Admissions & application


Course duration 36 months
Eligibility criteria
  • Successful completion with minimum “B” average in four academic final year high school modules including English.
  • Four year 11 courses: English, Foundations of Mathematics or Pre-Calculus; Science and Social Studies
Language proficiency requirement
  • IELTS 6.5 score overall
  • RRU Placement test B2 or higher
Credits 120
Degree awarded Royal Roads University, Canada