Master of Business Analytics
About This Programme
Turns data into business decisions through analytics, visualisation, and predictive modelling. Billed per subject at AED 9,415, 10 to 12 subjects (about AED 94,000 to 113,000 total). Fees are charged per subject per trimester; the figure shown is the published total of 112,980 AED divided across 2 years, so the yearly amount varies with how many subjects you enrol in.
Course Highlights
- AACSB-accredited, with the SAS Joint Certification Program®.
- Tools include SAS Viya, SQL and Python.
- Weekend classes; PhD pathway in Business Analytics.
- Degree awarded by the University of Wollongong, Australia.
What You'll Study
Delivered in weekend classes on the Dubai Knowledge Park campus. Each subject is 6 credit points. UOWD charges per subject (AED 9,415.35/subject, VAT inclusive) - the figure shown is an indicative annual over ~2 years.
Foundation Subjects
- ACCY801Accounting and Financial Management6 credits
- MARK804Principles of Marketing Management6 credits
- OPS 802Operations Management6 credits
- MBAS900Fundamentals of Business Analytics6 credits
Specialisation Subjects
- MBAS920Data Storytelling & Visual Intelligence6 credits
- MBAS921Predictive Analytics and Forecasting6 credits
- MBAS922Applied Machine Learning & AI for Business6 credits
- MBAS923Big Data Management & Integration6 credits
- MBAS924AI-driven Customer Insights and Market Intelligence6 credits
- MBAS925Prescriptive Analytics and Business Decision Making6 credits
Capstone
- BUS 922Business Research Capstone6 credits
Elective Subjects
- MARK901Digital Marketing6 credits
- MARK902Big Data & Marketing Analytics6 credits
- MBAS926Leveraging Generative AI for Business6 credits
- MGNT947Human Resource Analytics6 credits
- OPS 910Supply Chain Analytics6 credits
Entry Requirements
UOWD publishes no school-system entry matrix for postgraduate study; the English requirement above is the published one and is higher than the undergraduate band.
Careers
Graduates become data scientists, business intelligence analysts, business analysts, data engineers, management consultants and market research analysts.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education (CAA) and KHDA-licensed; conferred by the University of Wollongong (Australia). AACSB-accredited, with a SAS Joint Certification Program®.
Professional exemptions
Programme Details
Award
Master of Business Analytics
Start Date
September 2026 (also January & April intakes)
Typical Offer
Bachelor's + IELTS 6.5
Duration
12–18 months
Qualification
Masters
Subject Area
Business & Finance
Campus
Dubai
Course Type
Postgraduate
Tuition Fee
AED 56,490 total
Apply online at uowdubai.ac.ae. Scholarships and merit awards are available.