At Beirut Arab University, Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration (FCBA), we define and teach the future of management thinking. We have decided to focus our efforts on four areas that we think are vital for the success of our students. We are helping our students become adept at navigating the global economy, at developing an entrepreneurial mindset and becoming strong ethical leaders.

Our Faculty are at the forefront of management thinking. They are recognized internationally as leaders in business research and have demonstrated their ability to share that knowledge with students and with private and public sector organizations through research centers and targeted projects.

In short, both our undergraduate and graduate programs offer a mix of classroom and “real world” experience delivered by a faculty committed to helping students advance themselves in the fast-changing world of business.

I feel particularly honored to be part of School of Business as Dean. I am eager to work with you as we further strengthen our position as one of the world’s best business schools.

Professor Nehale Farid Mostapha

Dean, Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration

History of the Faculty

The Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration (FCBA) was established in 1961 at Beirut to provide young men and women training and correcting instruction in the knowledge and in the arts of modern Finance and Economy, both public and private, in order that, being well informed and free from delusions upon these important subjects, they may either serve the community skillfully as well as faithfully in offices of trust, or, remaining in private life, may prudently manage their own affairs and aid in maintaining sound financial morality: in short, to establish means for imparting a liberal education in all matters concerning Finance Management, Accounting and Economy.

Following university restructuring the Faculty was formed by uniting the former departments of Economics, Management and Accounting and Finance. Research in business subjects however has a long history at BAU embracing these majors.

Nowadays, prospective students can earn a bachelor degree. A Master degree and join PHD programs or choose different forms of studies which enable students who graduated school a number of years ago or those who are working to study at university. Lately a number of people who want to continue their studies at university after a certain period has been increasing. A possibility to work and study at the same time is very important for them.

In order to fulfill the needs of students, most of the courses are available in the faculty. Courses consist of management, accounting, economic and finance and high-level specialty subjects related to international business, as well as covering areas common to all fields, including seminars, information processing, and reading and discussion of external materials. Courses on law, music, arts, dental, languages are also offered by staff from other faculties.

The Faculty is located in Beirut.