Overview

Most 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.

Program objectives

The MSBA by Coursework program prepares students for a successful business analytics career. This program:

Prepares its graduates to employ modern data science and operational research tools and techniques to solve and lead challenging data-driven business problems.
Equips students with the necessary technical skills in business analysis & planning via descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics.

Career Opportunities with this Business Analytics - Thesis program at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University

Business Analyst
Data Analytics
Machine learning specialist
Analytics and Optimization strategist
Predictive Analytics consultant
Business Intelligence specialist
Database Administrator
Information Systems Manager

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Business Analysis & Planning

Data Analysis & Learning

Decision Making and Optimization

Data Management & Visualization

Analytics in Industry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-26 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

55

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

31 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Disciplines

Business Administration Data Analytics View 15 other Masters in Business Administration in Saudi Arabia

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.7

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

55

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IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

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.

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Tuition Fees

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42000 SAR / year

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42000 SAR / year

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Overview

Program objectives

Career Opportunities with this Business Analytics - Thesis program at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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