Bachelor of Science in the Mathematics of Data Science
About This Programme
The mathematical foundations of data science, statistics and computation.
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.
General Education
21 credit hours
- GEEM110 Contemporary Emirati Studies3 credits
- GEAE101 Academic English for Humanities and STEM3 credits
- GEIT113 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence3 credits
- GEIE222 Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship3 credits
- GESU121 Sustainability3 credits
The five required theme courses above, plus elective General Education themes and a Cultural Diversity language pair, complete the 21 credit hour General Education requirement.
Foundation: Computing, Mathematics and Statistics
33 credit hours
- PHYS105 General Physics I3 credits
- MATH105 Calculus I3 credits
- MATH110 Calculus II3 credits
- MATH140 Linear Algebra I3 credits
- MATH210 Calculus III3 credits
- MATH240 Applied Linear Algebra3 credits
- CSBP119 Algorithms and Problem Solving3 credits
- CSBP219 Object Oriented Programming3 credits
- CSBP323 Data Structures and Algorithms3 credits
- STAT210 Probability and Statistics3 credits
- MATH205 Set Theory and Logic3 credits
Foundation: Data Science
21 credit hours
- MATH290 Computational Mathematics3 credits
- STAT240 Data Exploration and Analysis3 credits
- STAT470 Introduction to Statistical Computing3 credits
- CSBP224 Introduction to Data Science3 credits
- CSBP301 Artificial Intelligence3 credits
- CSBP320 Data Mining3 credits
- CSBP411 Machine Learning3 credits
Mathematics of Data Science (Required)
15 credit hours
- MATH215 Introduction to Analysis3 credits
- MATH350 Optimization Methods3 credits
- MATH360 Mathematics for Machine Learning3 credits
- MATH496 Research Project I3 credits
- MATH497 Research Project II3 credits
Internship
- MATH501 Internship (Mathematical Analytics)6 credits
Specialization Electives
Part of 24 elective credit hours; select 3
Optional modules
- MATH275 Ordinary Differential Equations3 credits
- MATH246 Number Theory3 credits
- MATH310 Real Analysis3 credits
- MATH315 Complex Analysis I3 credits
- MATH320 Numerical Analysis I3 credits
- MATH340 Abstract Algebra 13 credits
Advanced Mathematics Electives
Part of 24 elective credit hours; select 2
Optional modules
- MATH342 Graph Theory3 credits
- MATH391 Financial Mathematics3 credits
- MATH470 Mathematical Modeling3 credits
- MATH475 Advanced Topics in Mathematics of Data Science3 credits
Supporting Electives
Part of 24 elective credit hours; select 3
Optional modules
- SWEB450 Analysis of Algorithms3 credits
- CSBP325 Data Visualization3 credits
- CSBP341 Data Management and Organization3 credits
- CSBP475 Advanced Topics in Data Science3 credits
- STAT300 Introduction to Statistical Inference3 credits
- STAT360 Applied Regression3 credits
- STAT380 Statistical Machine Learning3 credits
Entry Requirements
UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored; non-UAE curricula require Ministry of Education equivalency.
Careers
Graduates pursue careers in data science, analytics, finance, teaching and research, 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
Mathematics
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.