The Master of Science in Business Analytics (BAM) is a joint program offered by COBA and Computing and Informatics College and is designed to prepare students for academic and practical careers in the emerging and vital field of the big data. The program aims to prepare the students with the knowledge and skills in various data analysis and methods to become effective decision-makers. Students will apply data-driven approaches to solve business challenges in different business areas. The BAM is divided into Compulsory and Elective courses with a total of 33 credit hours. Six compulsory courses cover 18 credit hours, followed by two elective courses worth 6 credit hours and subsequently a Thesis of 9 credit hours. The thesis is a capstone course, serving as the program's final component, and allowing an extended independent study and research under the supervision of a senior faculty member. The primary goal of the thesis is to provide the student with an opportunity to conduct an independent investigation of a business analytics problem through self-directed discovery and an experiential learning process. It draws on various components of the program, most notably the quantitative and research methodologies.
A Master of Science in Business Analytics (BAM) program prepares graduates for high-demand careers that blend business acumen with data-driven decision-making. This degree equips professionals with advanced skills in statistical analysis, data visualization, machine learning, and predictive modeling, enabling them to extract actionable insights from complex datasets. Graduates often pursue roles such as data analyst, business intelligence analyst, data scientist, or analytics consultant in industries including finance, healthcare, technology, retail, and consulting. With organizations increasingly relying on data to guide strategic decisions, an BAM offers strong career growth potential and opens doors to leadership positions in analytics and digital transformation initiatives
Award
MSc
Duration
2 years
Qualification
MSc
Subject Area
Business & Finance
AED 63,740/yr
AED 63,740/yr
AED 63,740/yr