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American University of Sharjah/Programmes/Bachelor of Science in Business Administration — Information Systems and Business Analytics

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration — Information Systems and Business Analytics

BSBAUndergraduateBusiness & Finance

About This Programme

The Information Systems and Business Analytics major of the AACSB-accredited BSBA — data analytics, business intelligence, databases and digital transformation. Prepares graduates for analytics, IT consulting and technology-management roles.

Course Highlights

  • Blends information systems with business analytics in one major
  • 15 credits of major requirements plus 12 credits of electives
  • Hands-on database management, systems analysis, data visualization and analytics
  • Option to substitute CMP 320 Database Systems or COE 420 Software Engineering for core courses

What You'll Study

The business core plus a technical major taught through database labs, systems-analysis projects and business-analytics tools.

Common Business Core (Years 1–2)

  • ACC 201 Fundamentals of Financial Accounting3 credits
  • BUS 100 Introduction to Business3 credits
  • ISA 201 Fundamentals of Information Systems and Business Analytics3 credits
  • MGT 201 Fundamentals of Management3 credits
  • MTH 102 Calculus for Business3 credits
  • ECO 201 Principles of Microeconomics3 credits
  • MKT 201 Fundamentals of Marketing3 credits
  • QBA 201 Quantitative Business Analysis3 credits
  • ACC 202 Fundamentals of Managerial Accounting3 credits
  • ECO 202 Principles of Macroeconomics3 credits
  • FIN 201 Fundamentals of Financial Management3 credits
  • SCM 202 Operations Management3 credits
  • IEN 301 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Mindset3 credits

IS & Business Analytics Major Requirements (Years 3–4, 15 credits)

  • ISA 301 Fundamentals of Database Management (or CMP 320 Database Systems)3 credits
  • ISA 303 Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design (or COE 420 Software Engineering)3 credits
  • ISA 377 Data Visualization for Business3 credits
  • ISA 388 Business Analytics3 credits
  • ISA 405 Information Systems Strategy3 credits

Capstone & Integration

  • MGT 406 Business Policy and Strategy (capstone)3 credits
  • BUS 397 Business Internship0 credits
  • IS & analytics major electives (300-level+ ISA)12 credits

Entry Requirements

Academic: A secondary-school average of about 85% (or in the best two of the last three years), with UAE Ministry of Education equivalency where required. American-curriculum applicants take the SAT or EmSAT mathematics test.
English: TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS Academic 6.5, or EmSAT Achieve English 1550.

Applicants below the English threshold may enter via the Achievement Academy Bridge Program.

Careers

Graduates become business/data analysts, systems analysts, database and BI specialists and IT consultants across public and private sectors.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

AACSB-accredited School of Business Administration; UAE CAA-licensed

Programme Details

Award

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration — Information Systems and Business Analytics

Start Date

August 2026 (Fall; also Spring & Summer intakes)

Typical Offer

85%+ secondary-school average (best years), IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 80; math completed in the final 3 years at grade B or equivalent

Duration

4 years

Qualification

Bachelors

Subject Area

Business & Finance

Campus

Sharjah

Course Type

Information systems major

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

In person

Tuition Fee

AED 110,876/yr

Apply online at apply.aus.edu. A non-refundable application fee of AED 400 + 5% VAT applies, and a AED 5,000 seat-reservation deposit confirms your place. AUS offers extensive merit, need-based and athletic scholarships.

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