Master of Science in Business Analytics

MScPostgraduateBusiness & Finance

About This Programme

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.

Course Highlights

to the Graduate:
Gaining advanced competencies in data analysis, machine learning, and business intelligence, making 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.

What You'll Study

2. Core Courses

MBN 601 Data Management and Visualization3 credits
MBN 602 Statistics for Data Analytics3 credits
MBN 603 Programming for Data Analytics3 credits
MBN 604 Information Assurance3 credits
MIT 621 Data Sciences3 credits
MIT 622 Data Analytics for Managers3 credits

3. Elective Courses

MBN 605 Contemporary Topics in Business Analytics3 credits
MIT 623 Business Intelligence3 credits
MBN 606 Data Governance and Knowledge Management3 credits

4. Dissertation or Applied Research Project

MBN 700 Dissertation6 credits

Entry Requirements

Academic: A recognised bachelor's degree in a discipline appropriate to the master's programme, with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a 4.0 scale. A Higher Diploma is not accepted as equivalent to a bachelor's degree.

English: IELTS Academic 6.0, TOEFL iBT 79 or TOEFL ITP 550. Applicants who completed their undergraduate degree at an English-medium institution may be exempt.

Programme-specific requirements may apply. Source: cud.ac.ae admission pages, retrieved 2026-08-18.

Careers

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