Master of Artificial Intelligence in Business (MAIB)
About This Programme
A two-year, project-based master's integrating artificial intelligence, machine learning and natural language processing with core business functions, delivered on-campus in Dubai or Sydney.
Course Highlights
- Integrates AI, machine learning and NLP with finance, marketing and operations.
- Six terms over two years, 46 credits, from AI foundations to applied AI in finance, marketing and operations.
- Applied business project plus a capstone industry research project.
- Australian AQF degree; CAA-accredited and KHDA-permitted in Dubai.
What You'll Study
A two-year, full-time postgraduate degree across six terms totalling 46 credits, offered on-campus in Dubai or Sydney. Orientation for the September 2026 intake is published for both campuses. Assessment is by continuous evaluation: case studies, simulation exercises, prototype development, industry projects and laboratory work.
Term 1
8 credits
- Mathematics of Artificial Intelligence2 credits
- Introduction to Programming2 credits
- Data Visualisation and Analytics2 credits
- Economics1 credit
- Financial Accounting1 credit
Term 2
8 credits
- Machine Learning2 credits
- Reasoning and Decision Making under Uncertainty2 credits
- Data Structures and Algorithms1 credit
- Optimisation1 credit
- Organisational Behaviour1 credit
- Operations Management1 credit
Term 3
8 credits
- Deep Learning2 credits
- Natural Language Processing and Models2 credits
- Software Development for AI models1 credit
- Introduction to Databases1 credit
- Corporate Finance1 credit
- Marketing Management1 credit
Term 4
8 credits
- AI in Finance2 credits
- AI in Marketing2 credits
- AI in Operations2 credits
- Ethics, Sociology, and Governance of Artificial Intelligence1 credit
- Design Thinking1 credit
Term 5
7 credits
- Advanced Topics in Generative AI2 credits
- Computer Vision with Applications2 credits
- Business Strategy1 credit
Choose one of the following
- Applied Business Project2 credits
- Applied Research Project2 credits
Term 6
7 credits
- Seminar on Current Advances in AI1 credit
Choose one unit from each pair
- AI Strategy and Innovation Management2 credits
- AI and Entrepreneurship2 credits
- Capstone Industry Project4 credits
- Capstone Research Project4 credits
Entry Requirements
Selection follows SP Jain's postgraduate admission and selection policy.
Careers
Graduates work as AI/data-science professionals, business analysts and AI product specialists across finance, marketing and operations.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
An Australian degree registered by TEQSA (CRICOS 105431D); the Dubai delivery is KHDA-permitted and CAA-accredited.
Programme Details
Award
Master of Artificial Intelligence in Business (MAIB), AQF Level 9
Start Date
September (annual intake)
Typical Offer
An undergraduate degree; English/test per SP Jain's admission policy
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters
Subject Area
Data Science & AI
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 185,311 total
AUD 70,875 as published, converted at 2.6146 (UAE Central Bank, 19 August 2026)
Apply online at spjain.org. Selection follows the postgraduate admission process (application, test/eligibility review and interview).