Program Overview

Bachelor of Business Analytics

The Faculty of Business mission is to develop business graduates who are ready to assume business roles, using advanced technology, and applied learning. Graduates will be self-directed and entrepreneurial with skills in critical thinking, problem solving, and ethical decision-making. The Faculty's vision is to become the leading applied business school in the UAE.

Program Description

The Bachelor of Business Analytics program provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to work as data engineers, business intelligence professionals and business analysts. Successful completion of the program will enable graduates to work in a variety of public and private sector organizations. The program teaches formal methods for structured analytics work, whilst providing exposure to state-of-the-art business analytics tools.

Concentration

In addition to the core business analytics qualification, the program offers a concentration in Information Management. For the Information Management concentration, students take the following elective courses:

• BNA 4023
• BNA 4033
• BNA 4113
• BNA 4123
• BNA 4133

Program Completion

Upon the successful completion of 117 credits, students may commence their Research Project (BNA 4203). Students are eligible for a one year Work Experiential Learning experience during their study.

Program Goals

The program aims to develop graduates who possess the:

• Current knowledge and understanding of key areas of the Business Analytics field, their interrelationship and application.
• Ability to use the Business Analytics tools, think critically, and conduct applied research.
• Necessary key success skills in business.
• In depth knowledge of the Business Analytics field and its interrelationship and application across business environments.

Program Learning Outcomes

Degree Level

Students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of functional business areas.
2. Utilize tools to solve problems in business analytics.
3. Conduct research and evaluate arguments, concepts and data in Business Analytics.
4. Demonstrate self-development and the ability to work independently and in teams.
5. Apply ethical principles to decisions made in global and local contexts, including issues related to sustainability and societal responsibility.
6. Utilize effective oral and written Arabic and English communication in business.
7. Apply business principles utilizing technology to various real-world situations.