The program aims to address the growing demand for skilled professionals in data science and business analytics, which are critical to businesses' sustainability and growth. It is designed to equip students with the advanced skills necessary to analyze and utilize large data sets to make informed business decisions, aligning with Oman's Vision 2040 and the needs of the international market. This program is tailored to meet international standards and is benchmarked against reputable universities worldwide.
Duration: Four years (8 semesters) for full-time students or eight years (16 semesters) for part-time students.
Credit Hours: A total of 123 credit hours.
Language of Instruction: English.
The study plan consists of (123) credit hours and is distributed as follows:
University Requirements
12
University Elective
06
Department Requirements
75
Department Elective
06
College Required
24
Total
123
1. General Education Diploma or High School Diploma:
o Applicants must have completed a General Education Diploma, or a high school diploma recognized in Oman.
o Certificates from outside Oman must be equivalent to those issued by the Ministry of Education in Oman.
2. Minimum Grades:
o A high school percentage of 65% or above.
o A score of 65% or above in Pure Mathematics or Applied Mathematics and English.
3. Foundation Program:
o Students must pass the General Foundation Program, which includes courses in English, Mathematics, Computer, and Learning Skills, as a general requirement for all students before starting the program.
4. Transfer Students:
o Students from other recognized educational institutions may transfer if they have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher on a four-point scale.
o Transfer credits will be evaluated by the head of the academic department or dean based on courses in which the student earned a grade of C or above.
Per Credit Hour: 81.6 Omani Rials (OMR)
Total Credit Hours Required: 123
Estimated Total Tuition Cost: 10,036.8 OMR
Graduates will be well-prepared for careers in diverse fields and roles, including:
1. Data Science and Analytics Positions:
o Data Analyst
o Data Scientist
o Data Engineer
o Data Architect
o Chief Data Officer
2. Business Analytics and Intelligence Roles:
o Business Intelligence Analyst
o Business Analytics Manager
o Marketing Analyst
o Risk Analyst
3. Specialized Technical Roles:
o Machine Learning Engineer
o Statistician
o Quantitative Analyst
Graduates can work in various sectors such as government, private enterprises, retail and e-commerce, logistics, finance, banking, and healthcare, addressing the critical demand for data science and business analytics professionals in the labour market.
A’Sharqiyah University (ASU) is a private institution of higher education located in the north of the A’Sharqiyah region of the Sultanate of Oman. It is located in Ibra 150 km from Muscat, the capital. It was established in 2009 by Ministerial Decision (78/2009) issued by the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation.
