Master of Science in Business Analytics
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
MSc
DURATION
3 semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2026
TUITION FEES
AED 86,867 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* VAT inclusive
The Master of Science in Business Analytics (MScBA) is a graduate-level program designed to equip students with the advanced analytical and technical skills needed to transform data into actionable business insights. It integrates knowledge from statistics, data science, information systems, and business strategy to support data-driven decision-making in modern enterprises.
Benefits
Benefits to the Graduate:
- Gaining advanced competencies in data analysis, machine learning, and business intelligence makes them highly competitive in a data-driven job market.
- Career Advancement Opportunities.
- Strategic Decision-Making Capabilities.
- Cross-Functional Versatility.
- Enhanced Problem-Solving and Innovation.
Benefits to the Organization:
- Improved Decision-Making.
- Increased Operational Efficiency.
- Competitive Advantage.
- Risk Management and Forecasting.
- Cultural Shift Towards Data-Driven Culture.
Core Courses
- Data Management and Visualization
- Statistics for Data Analytics
- Programming for Data Analytics
- Information Assurance
- Data Sciences
- Data Analytics for Managers
Elective Courses
Elective Course: Select two courses from the following elective courses.
- Contemporary Topics in Business Analytics
- Business Intelligence
- Data Governance and Knowledge Management
Dissertation or Applied Research Project
- Dissertation OR
- Applied Research Project
Program Educational Aims (Goals)
The MScBA program is a market-relevant program, designed as per the QFEmirates level 9, with emphasis on well-focused program goals and program learning outcomes that prepare students to explore and be knowledgeable about Data Science, Business Analytics, Business Intelligence, IT Governance and management, and Programming for Data Analytics.
Master’s in Business Analytics Program Goals
- Goal 1: Equip students with advanced theories and concepts of Business Analytics.
- Goal 2: Prepare the student with competencies to identify business problems and goals that necessitate using Business Analytics to be solved.
- Goal 3: Develop the students' ability to apply the principles of Business Analytics to solve business problems.
- Goal 4: Enhance students' ability to learn, improve, and apply their competencies and to communicate the business analytics insights with stakeholders.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the MScBA program, the graduate will be able to:
- PLO 1: Demonstrate advanced knowledge of business analytics theories and methodologies to address complex industry challenges.
- PLO 2: Apply cutting-edge analytics techniques and tools for sustainable business solutions.
- PLO 3: Articulate complex business insights persuasively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- PLO 4: Develop innovative entrepreneurial strategies by critically evaluating data-driven insights to enhance business performance.
- PLO 5: Implement data governance and ethical principles to ensure compliance with global regulatory standards.
- PLO 6: Perform effectively as a leader or a team member in multidisciplinary settings, leveraging emerging technologies to achieve strategic outcomes.
- PLO 7: Engage in lifelong learning to anticipate and adapt to evolving business analytics challenges and trends.
Master of Science in Business Analytics prepares graduates to work in a wide range of management and analytical roles across sectors like finance, healthcare, technology, retail, and government., including:
- Business intelligence analyst
- Data scientist/manager
- Chief analytics officer
- Chief operations analyst
- Information architect and data modeler