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American University of Sharjah/Programmes/Master of Business Data Analytics

Master of Business Data Analytics

MBDAPostgraduateBusiness & Finance
Online Option

About This Programme

A fully online AACSB-accredited master's combining business fundamentals with 21 credits of analytics — Python, database management, digital strategy, advanced analytics, visualisation and machine learning. Prepares graduates for business-analyst roles across the public and private sectors.

Course Highlights

  • Fully online, evening delivery for working professionals
  • Integrates business acumen with advanced analytics (Python, SQL, ML)
  • 9 credits of MBA core plus 21 credits of specialized data-analytics courses
  • Run by the Department of Accounting and Information Systems

What You'll Study

Delivered fully online in the evenings (6–9 p.m.), combining asynchronous self-paced material with synchronous real-time sessions, office hours and group projects.

Core Courses (9 credits)

  • MBA 601 Economics for Managers3 credits
  • MBA 603 Introduction to Business Analytics3 credits
  • MBA 610 Financial Statement Analysis and Capital Budgeting3 credits

Business Data Analytics Courses (21 credits)

  • BDA 620 Introduction to Python for Business Data Analytics3 credits
  • BDA 621 Database Management3 credits
  • BDA 622 Digital Strategy and Innovation3 credits
  • BDA 623 Advanced Business Data Analytics3 credits
  • BDA 624 Advanced Data Visualization3 credits
  • BDA 625 Data Mining and Machine Learning3 credits
  • BDA 626 Data Analytics Applications for Business3 credits

Entry Requirements

Academic: A relevant bachelor's degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.00/4.00 (2.50-2.99 may be considered for conditional admission); some programmes require prerequisite or bridging courses.
English: TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.5, or EmSAT English 1550; waived if the previous degree was taught in English.

MBA and MBDA applicants take the GMAT or the AUS admission test; a statement of purpose is required for some programmes.

Careers

Graduates work as business/data analysts across public and private sectors, using data-intensive methods to inform decision-making.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

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

Programme Details

Award

Master of Business Data Analytics

Start Date

August 2026 (Fall; Spring intake for many programmes)

Typical Offer

Four-year bachelor's degree, minimum CGPA 3.00/4.0, IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 80, plus GMAT or the AUS admission test

Duration

2 years

Qualification

Masters

Subject Area

Business & Finance

Campus

Sharjah

Course Type

Master of Business Data Analytics

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

Online

Tuition Fee

AED 82,200/yr

Apply online at apply.aus.edu with transcripts, a CV, references and a statement of purpose where required. The graduate application fee is AED 450 + 5% VAT. AUS offers graduate assistantships to qualified applicants.

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Next intakes
AugJan

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