Bachelor of Science in Data Analytics

Program Overview

Program Mission

The mission of the Data Analytics program is to provide quality education in the field of data analytics based on internationally recognized standards for undergraduate programs; produce data analysts who can deploy efficiently data analytics technologies and implement solutions according to market and society needs, particularly in the UAE and Gulf region; and prepare individuals for lifelong learning and research.

Program Education Objectives (Goals)

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Data Analytics program will have the following characteristics within few years of graduation:

PEO#1. Utilize their acquired skills and knowledge in data analytics to pursue a rewarding and a successful career in public sector, private sector, or academia locally or globally.

PEO#2. Act as effective individuals or leaders who can address data analytics related technical, business, and ethical challenges.

PEO#3. Engage in life-long learning and professional development through self-study, professional, or graduate studies in data analytics or related fields.

Admission Requirements

1. High School Requirements (UAE Curriculum)

• 60%Elite Track
• 70% Advanced Track
• 75% General Track

1. Subject Proficiency EmSAT Requirements

• Mathematics: EmSAT score of 700.
• Physics or Chemistry or Biology: EmSAT score of 700.

Note: If Subject Proficiency EmSAT requirement is unmet, the following options will be accepted:

• Minimum school score of 75% in Math, 70% in any science subject (Physics, Chemistry or Biology); or
• Pass the college admission test in Mathematics and any science subject (Physics, Chemistry or Biology).

1. English Requirements

• A minimum score of EmSAT English of 1100,
• If EmSAT requirement is unmet, the following tests are accepted:
• TOEFL: 500 (or 61 in TOEFL iBT or 173 in TOEFL CBT); or
• IELTS Academics: 5; or
• Equivalent in other English proficiency tests approved by the MOE will be evaluated.

Graduation Requirements

Students will be eligible for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Data Analytics after completing:

• 120 credits hours of course work, which normally takes eight semesters (not counting summer semesters),
• 3 credit hours for successful completion of 16 weeks of internship (at least 30 contact hours per week).
• The minimum cumulative grade point average of 2 on a scale of 4.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Data Analytics program will gain deep knowledge of data analytics that position them as valuable assets for today's global companies. They will be equipped with required knowledge and skills to undertake a variety of job positions at both managerial and technical levels, such as data analyst, big data engineer, business intelligence analyst, or information management architect. Graduates of the Data Analytics program may also pursue postgraduate study and research.

Curriculum Structure and Credit Hours

The Bachelor of Science degree in Data Analytics requires the completion of 120 credit hours of course work. In addition, the student is required to complete an internship program of 16 weeks (at least 30 contact hours per week) after completing 90 credit hours. This internship experience is equivalent to three credit hours making the total completion requirements as 123 credit hours.

Tuition fees

The Bachelor of Science in Data Analytics program comprises a total of 123 credit hours, with a tuition fee of 1,392 AED per credit hour, amounting to approximately 42,804 AED per year.