Master in Business Analytics
About This Programme
Data-driven decision science, predictive modeling and analytics applied to business problems.
Course Highlights
- Taught in an AACSB-accredited business school
- Taught at UAEU, ranked #217 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
- American-style credit-hour degree taught in English
- UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored
What You'll Study
Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.
Core Requirements (18 credits)
- BANA520 Digital Business Innovation3 credits
- BANA540 Visual Analytics & Business Intelligence3 credits
- BANA560 Applied Optimization3 credits
- BANA600 Business Analytics Applications3 credits
- STAT520 Foundations for Analytics3 credits
- STAT555 Data Analytics & Machine Learning3 credits
Project / Capstone (3 to 6 credits)
Select either BANA690 (3 credits) or the two-course sequence BANA691 + BANA692 (6 credits).
- BANA690 Analytics Project3 credits
- BANA691 Capstone Project I3 credits
- BANA692 Capstone Project II3 credits
Elective Courses (6 to 9 credits)
Take 9 credits of electives if choosing BANA690, or 6 credits if choosing BANA691/BANA692. Total program: minimum 30 credit hours.
- BANA652 Analytics for Accounting & Finance3 credits
- BANA655 People Analytics3 credits
- BANA661 Marketing Analytics3 credits
- BANA656 Analytics for Operations & Supply Chains3 credits
Bridging Course (0 credits, if required)
Required only for students without an undergraduate statistics background.
- STAT501 Statistics Bridging (online-MBAN)0 credits
Entry Requirements
A CV and two references are required; some programmes require an interview or entrance test.
Careers
Graduates pursue careers in banking, finance, accounting, consulting, marketing and management across the public and private sectors, or continue to postgraduate study.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Offered by the AACSB-accredited College of Business and Economics; licensed by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA).
Programme Details
Award
Master of Science
Start Date
August (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
A relevant bachelor's degree from an accredited university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters
Subject Area
Business & Finance
Campus
Al Ain
Course Type
Master of Science
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 54,900/yr
Graduate applicants apply through apply.uaeu.ac.ae with transcripts, a CV and two references, and pay the AED 200 application fee.