TabsOverviewMost business data nowadays are stored electronically. With advances in data science andanalysis methods, the knowledge and skill of analyzing business data and solving complex problems have become among the most important skills for business leaders. Therefore, our master program “Master of Science in Business Analytics” was established to contribute to developing leadership competencies on how to make the most of organizations’ data to achieve their business goals, by studying the latest tools and techniques of data analysis and aligning them with the organizations’ goals and strategies. CollegeCollege of Business AdministrationCampusDammamTrackScience and ManagementLevelPostgraduateDegreeMScGenderFemale, MaleYears of study2Credit hours31Additional requirementsDefence for the thesis Career Opportunities Business Analyst Data Analytics Machine learning specialist Analytics and Optimization strategist Predictive Analytics consultant Business Intelligence specialist Database Administrator Information Systems Manager Admission Admission Requirements The program is available to all bachelor’s degree graduates in (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematic majors. It also open for any graduates from business administration, or any health related majors. The general admission requirements for the program are also in line with the general admission requirements of the unified Saudi regulations for postgraduate studies. In addition to these general requirements, applicants must also meet the college's specific requirements, which are as follows : Completing the requirements for graduate studies at Imam Abdul Rahman bin Faisal University. Obtaining an accredited bachelor’s degree with a cumulative GPA of (3.75 out of 5) or (its equivalent). With the possibility of an exception to this condition if the applicants have more than five years of experience in the field of business administration or business analytics The applicant must meet the minimum English language requirements by one of the following:- STEP 75- TOEFL(internet-based test): 55- IELTS: 5.5An exception is made from the language requirement if the student has previously studied in the English language with a bachelor’s degree after attaching proof. The applicant must meet the minimum of mathematics competency, by passing at least one course in mathematics or statistics, or any equivalent course taken during the bachelor degree, with a grade of very good and above (B and above). Passing the interview.The department may exempt the student from any of the above conditions based on the recommendation of the Admissions and Interviews Committee and in a manner that does not conflict with the unified regulations for postgraduate studies in Saudi universities Year descriptionFirst Year In the first year the student will achieve basics and background about business analytics and implementation of tools and techniques for applying business analytics. Second Year In the second year the student will achieve applying business analytics in real world problems and actual application or demonstration of business analytics competency. Study plan Study plan Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA)- Thesis First year Semester one Course ID Course title Credit hours Contact hours Pre-requisite MIS-601 Business Analysis & Planning 3 - - MIS-602 Programming for Analytics 3 - - MIS-603 Math and Stats for Analytics 3 - - Semester two Course ID Course title Credit hours Contact hours Pre-requisite MIS-604 Data Management & Visualization 3 - MIS-602 MIS-605 Data Analysis & Learning 3 - MIS-602 & MIS-603 MIS-606 Decision Making and Optimization 3 - MIS-603 Second year Semester one Course ID Course title Credit hours Contact hours Pre-requisite MIS-640 Analytics in Industry 3 - MIS 601 Elective-I (Technical) 3 - - MIS-695 Proposal Seminar 1 - - Semester two Course ID Course title Credit hours Contact hours Pre-requisite MIS-699 Thesis 6 - Complete all core courses Electives Course ID Course title Credit hours Contact hours Pre-requisite Elective-I (technical) Courses MIS-610 Queuing & Simulation Modeling 3 - MIS-603 MIS-611 Time Series Analysis 3 - MIS-603 MIS-612 Big Data Analytics 3 - MIS-602 & 604 MGMT 654 Operation & Supply Chain Management 3 - - MIS-617 Special Topics in Analytics 3 - MIS-601& 602 Elective-II (business) Courses MGMT-642 Project Management 3 - - MIS-614 Digital Transformation 3 - - MGMT-681 Strategic Management 3 - -
