Master of Science in Data Analytics Engineering

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About This Programme

A 30-credit blended-delivery master's in data analytics engineering, optimisation, predictive analytics and machine learning applied to supply chain, healthcare, manufacturing and government. Prepares graduates to lead data initiatives and digital transformation.

Course Highlights

  • Engineering-focused analytics degree from the Department of Industrial Engineering
  • Core in data analytics and visualization, optimization, and predictive analytics and machine learning
  • Electives on supply-chain analytics, quality engineering analytics, big data and AI in industrial systems
  • Applied across supply chain, healthcare, manufacturing and government

What You'll Study

Thesis option (9 core + 12 elective credits + 9-credit thesis) or course option (9 core + 21 elective credits + seminar). Offered by the Department of Industrial Engineering.

Core Courses (9 credits + 0-credit seminar)

  • DAE 500 Data Analytics Engineering and Visualization3 credits
  • DAE 505 Optimization for Data Analytics Engineering3 credits
  • DAE 515 Predictive Analytics and Machine Learning3 credits
  • DAE 695 Seminar0 credits

Program Elective Courses (min 6/12 credits)

  • DAE 610 Supply Chain Analytics3 credits
  • DAE 615 Quality Engineering Analytics3 credits
  • DAE 620 AI in Industrial Engineering Systems3 credits
  • DAE 625 Big Data Analytics Engineering3 credits
  • DAE 630 Engineering Consulting and Customer Analytics3 credits
  • DAE 635 Emerging Technologies for Data Analytics3 credits

Cross-listed Elective Courses (max 6/9 credits)

  • ELE 648 Pattern Classification3 credits
  • ELE 650 Deep Learning3 credits
  • ESM 570 Project Management3 credits
  • ESM 575 Advanced Engineering Economy3 credits
  • ESM 625 Enterprise Resource Planning Systems3 credits
  • ESM 638 Decision Analysis3 credits

Thesis (thesis option only)

  • Master's Thesis9 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: IELTS Academic 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 4.5 (equivalent to 80 on the previous scale). Conditional admission is possible at IELTS 6.0 / iBT 4.0 (71 on the previous scale), except for the MBA and MA TESOL, which require the full score. Exemptions are decided case by case by Graduate Admissions, principally for AUS degree holders and for native English speakers who completed an English-medium bachelor's.

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

Careers

Data and analytics engineering roles leading data initiatives and digital-transformation efforts across supply chain, healthcare, manufacturing and government.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

Licensed/accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA), Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research; AUS is institutionally US-accredited by MSCHE (Middle States).

Programme Details

Award

Master of Science in Data Analytics Engineering

Start Date

August 2026 (Fall; Spring intake for many programmes)

Typical Offer

BS in Engineering, CGPA 3.0/4.0, plus IELTS 6.5 (or TOEFL iBT 80). Related quantitative-science degrees considered case-by-case.

Duration

2 years

Qualification

Masters

Subject Area

Engineering

Campus

Sharjah

Course Type

Master of Science

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

Blended

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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