Program Overview

Bachelor in Mathematics, Specialisation in Data Science for Artificial Intelligence

Programme Overview

The Bachelor in Mathematics, Specialisation in Data Science for Artificial Intelligence is a three-year intensive, high-level programme taught in English. The programme aims to address the needs of the fourth industrial revolution brought about by Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Programme Structure

• First Year
  • Mathematics for Sciences 1 (calculus)
  • Computer Science (Python)
  • Mechanics – Physics
  • Philosophy and Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
  • Mathematics for Sciences 2 (basic linear Algebra and Probability)
  • Complements in Analysis and Linear Algebra
  • Introduction to Mathematical Logic
  • Descriptive Statistics and introduction to R
  • Project in Descriptive Statistics
  • Integration to the world of work
  • Languages
• Second Year
  • Sequences and series of functions
  • Topology and Analysis 1
  • Linear and Bilinear Algebra 1
  • Discrete Probability, Combinatorics and Graphs
  • Introduction to Probability models
  • Lebesgue Integration Theory and complements in Probability Theory
  • Linear and Bilinear Algebra 2
  • Multivariate Data Analysis
  • Languages
• Third Year
  • Measure and Integration Theory
  • Topology and Analysis 2
  • Numerical Analysis and Optimization
  • Statistical Inference
  • Advanced Probability Theory
  • Functional Analysis
  • Data Science and Machine Learning
  • Integration to the world of work
  • Languages

Entry Requirements

• French baccalaureate: minimum average of 12 out of 20.
• Ministry of Education curriculum:
  • General stream/Art stream: minimum average of 80%.
  • Advanced stream/Elite stream/Science stream: minimum average of 75%.
• Other high school systems: high school certificate equivalent to the UAE Ministry of Education high school with minimum average of 80% or equivalent.
• Languages requirements:
  • Ministry of Education curriculum: minimum score of 80% in English subject in High school.
  • For curriculums studied in English Language: no English requirement needed.
  • For other curriculums: valid academic IELTS certificate with minimum overall band of 5.5 with a validity of 2 years or TOEFL score of 530, IBT TOEFL certificate with minimum score of 71, CBT TOEFL of 197 with a validity of 2 years or equivalent (can be applicable for national curriculum).
• Mathematics competencies:
  • For French baccalaureate applicants: a minimum score of 12 out of 20 in the specialty “Mathematique Spéciales” and/or the specialty “Mathematiques expertes” or passing SUAD Admission test for L1 or SAT Mathematics with score at or above 750.
  • Other High school systems: minimum score of 80% in Mathematics subject in other High school systems, and having one of the below conditions: SUAD Admission test for L1 or SAT Mathematics with score at or above 750.
• Competencies in one other Science subject (Physics, Chemistry, Biology – including SVT): subject studied in school with minimum 12 out of 20 in Grade 10, 11 or 12 (for holders of French Baccalaureate) or with a minimum score of 80% in Grade 10, 11 or 12, for holders of other HS Diplomas.

Tuition Fees & Scholarships

• Programme tuition fees (per semester): AED 34,500 (approximately US$ 9,400).
• Payment of fees: click here for more information.
• Scholarships:
  • HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Scholarship for Emirati students.
  • Academic Excellence Scholarships (for the 1st semester of enrolment).
  • Academic Excellence Scholarship (starting from the 2nd semester of enrolment).
  • 10% French Curriculum Schools Scholarship for the 1st semester of enrolment.
  • Sponsored scholarships.
  • Preferential rate: 10% Family discount.

Career Prospects

• Data Science, Machine Learning and AI Applications:
  • AI researcher / analyst / engineer.
  • Data scientist / analyst / engineer.
  • Machine learning engineer / developer.
  • Statistician.
  • Computational linguist / NLP engineer.
  • Quantitative analyst.
  • AI systems architect.
  • Research Scientist.
  • Entrepreneur: creation and management of technology-based companies.
  • Big data engineer / architect / visualiser.
  • Specialist data consultant.
  • Robotics engineer / scientist.
  • Technological consultant / analyst.
  • Computer-aided design technician.
  • Analytics consultant.
  • Demographer.
• Cryptography, Cybersecurity and IT Consulting:
  • Cryptography research engineer.
  • Cybersecurity expert / analyst.
  • Software developer / analyst.
  • Blockchain developer.
  • Systems analyst.
  • IT Security Analyst.
  • Cloud engineer.
• Actuarial Sciences, Finance and Banking:
  • Insurance actuarial analyst.
  • Actuarial consultant.
  • Chartered accountant.
  • Financial Analyst.
  • Credit analyst.
  • Portfolio manager.
  • Market operator.
  • Trader.
  • Financial analyst.
  • Loan officer.
  • Economist.
  • Treasury management specialist.
• Business, Management and Marketing:
  • Sales Engineer.
  • Business intelligence developer / analyst.
  • Marketing operations analyst.
  • Market research analyst.
  • Technical writer.
  • IT consultant.
• Research, Academia and Public sector:
  • Professor.
  • Researcher.
  • Civil servant.

Further Studies Options

• A whole range of postgraduate studies are available after a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics.
• Graduates from this programme are well-equipped to study, research or start an Academic career by pursuing a Master’s and a PhD in fields related to Mathematics, Data Science and Machine Learning in renowned universities and research institutions.
• Examples of areas of specialisation (Master and PhD) include:
  • AI and Data Science.
  • Robotics.
  • Data Analytics and Machine Learning.
  • Computational Mechanics.
  • Computer Science.
  • Statistics.
  • Accounting.
  • Business Administration.
  • Engineering.
  • Physics.
  • Finance.
  • Law.
  • Healthcare.
  • Education.
  • Space exploration.
  • Innovation management.

Where do SUAD Graduates Go Following a Bachelor Degree in Mathematics?

• To pursue their studies or research, graduates may apply to prestigious institutions such as:
  • France: Sorbonne Université, Université de Paris, Université Paris-Saclay.
  • Belgium: Catholic University of Leuven, Free University of Brussels.
  • Germany: Technical University of Berlin, Humboldt University of Berlin.
  • Hong Kong: Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, City University of HongKong, Chinese University of Hong Kong.
  • Singapore: National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University.
  • Switzerland: Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich, Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne.
  • United Kingdom: University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, Imperial College London, University of Edinburgh.
  • United States of America: Princeton University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford University, Harvard University, University of California – Berkeley, Carnegie Mellon University, California Institute of Technology, and New York University.

Best Career Exploration Websites for Students

• In English:
  • acad.jobs.
  • ams.org.
  • amstat.org.
  • beanactuary.org.
  • bigmathnetwork.org.
  • euromathsoc.org.
  • mathcareers.maa.org.
  • mathhire.org.
  • mathjobs.org.
  • ufrmath.sorbonne-universite.fr.
  • careerbuilder.com.
  • careerpath.com.
  • careertoolkits.com.
  • learnhowtobecome.org.
  • mymajors.com.
  • prospects.ac.uk.
  • thebalancecareers.com.
  • targetjobs.co.uk.
• In French:
  • smf.emath.fr.
  • letudiant.fr.
  • onisep.fr.
  • apec.fr.
  • cidj.com.
  • fichemetier.fr.
  • orientation-education.fr.
  • studyrama.com.