Bachelor of Science in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
About This Programme
Data science, machine learning and artificial intelligence.
Course Highlights
- 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.
Year 1
Semester 1 (Fall)
- GEAE101 Academic English for Humanities and STEM3 credits
- MATH105 Calculus I3 credits
- CSBP119 Algorithms and Problem Solving3 credits
- GESU121 Sustainability3 credits
- CHEM111, BIOC100 or PHYS105 (choose one)3 credits
Year 1
Semester 2 (Spring)
- STAT210 Probability and Statistics3 credits
- MATH110 Calculus II3 credits
- CSBP219 Object Oriented Programming3 credits
- CSBP270 Responsible Artificial Intelligence3 credits
- MATH140 Linear Algebra I3 credits
Year 2
Semester 3 (Fall)
- General Education elective (Theme 6/7/8/9/10/11)3 credits
- CSBP323 Data Structures and Algorithms3 credits
- MATH240 Applied Linear Algebra3 credits
- MATH290 Computational Mathematics3 credits
- STAT240 Data Exploration and Analysis3 credits
Year 2
Semester 4 (Spring)
- CSBP340 Database Systems3 credits
- SWEB450 Analysis of Algorithms3 credits
- STAT470 Introduction to Statistical Computing3 credits
- CSBP224 Introduction to Data Science3 credits
- CENG202 Discrete Mathematics3 credits
Year 3
Semester 5 (Fall)
- Major elective (student choice)3 credits
- CSBP301 Artificial Intelligence3 credits
- GEEM110 Contemporary Emirati Studies3 credits
- Support elective (student choice)3 credits
- ITBP218 Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation in IT3 credits
Year 3
Semester 6 (Spring)
- General Education elective (Theme 6/7/8/9/10/11)3 credits
- ITBP324 Cloud Computing Fundamentals3 credits
- CSBP411 Machine Learning3 credits
- ISEC411 Privacy and Anonymity3 credits
- Major elective (student choice)3 credits
Year 4
Semester 7 (Fall)
- MATH350 Optimization Methods3 credits
- Support elective (student choice)3 credits
- General Education elective (Theme 6/7/8/9/10/11)3 credits
- ITBP480 Senior Graduation Project I3 credits
- Major elective (student choice)3 credits
Year 4
Semester 8 (Spring)
- ITBP481 Senior Graduation Project II3 credits
- Support elective (student choice)3 credits
- CSBP320 Data Mining3 credits
Year 5
Semester 9 (Fall)
- ITBP495 Internship6 credits
Entry Requirements
UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored; non-UAE curricula require Ministry of Education equivalency.
Careers
Graduates pursue careers in software, cybersecurity, data and IT across government, technology and industry, or continue to postgraduate study.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Licensed and accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); UAEU also holds US institutional accreditation from WSCUC.
Programme Details
Award
Bachelor of Science
Start Date
August (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
A UAE General Secondary Certificate (Grade 12) or accredited equivalent, typically 80% or above, with the subject grades required for the major.
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Computer Science
Campus
Al Ain
Course Type
Bachelor of Science
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 79,830/yr
Undergraduate applicants apply online (UAE nationals via the Ministry of Higher Education portal), sit the required tests, and submit attested certificates with Ministry of Education equivalency.