Big data has the potential to be employed in a variety of sectors as most things in this digital age revolve around data. The importance of big data doesn’t revolve around how much data is stored, but what can be done with it.
Big Data careers are one of the fastest growing segments in 2020, with the global big data market forecasted to grow from USD 138.9 billion in 2020 to USD 229.4 billion by 2025.
This degree will prepare students to understand the need for data analytics, the ability to understand multiple programming languages used in Big Data collection, how to analyse large amounts of data to identify trends to aid business decisions and much more.
3 years if your Baccalaureat grade is 12/20
- 3 years bachelor’s degree
4 years if your Baccalauréat grade is from 10/20 to 11,99/20
- 1 year foudation + 3 bachelor’s degree
- Fall: September
- Winter: January
- Spring: April
For Direct Entry (3 years Bachelor’s Degree):
- 12/20 Baccalauréat
- IELTS 6.0 or equivalent in TOEFL
Probabation Entry (4 years Bachelor’s Degree):
- 10/20 to 11,99/20 Baccalaureat
- IELTS 4.5 to 5.5
15/20 Baccalauréat = AED 164.448 – 25% scholarship = AED 123.336
Note: The below amounts in MAD are based on the following exchange rate: AED 1 = 2.44 MAD. This rate might be lower or higher the time you will be making the payment.
14/20 Baccalauréat = AED 164.448 – 15% scholarship = AED 139.780
Note: The below amounts in MAD are based on the following exchange rate: AED 1 = 2.44 MAD. This rate might be lower or higher the time you will be making the payment.
13/20 Baccalauréat = AED 164.448 – 10% scholarship = AED 148.000
Note: The below amounts in MAD are based on the following exchange rate: AED 1 = 2.44 MAD. This rate might be lower or higher the time you will be making the payment.
12/20 Baccalauréat = AED 164.448 – 5% scholarship = AED 156.000
Note: The below amounts in MAD are based on the following exchange rate: AED 1 = 2.44 MAD. This rate might be lower or higher the time you will be making the payment.
10/20 to 11.99/20 Baccalauréat = AED 187.200
Note: The below amounts in MAD are based on the following exchange rate: AED 1 = 2.44 MAD. This rate might be lower or higher the time you will be making the payment.
The growing importance of big data in the global economy has created a strong demand for specialists who can secure the information assets of commercial organisations. Graduates of this major enter professions such as:
- Statisticians
- Business Intelligence Engineer
- Data Analysts
- Data Miners
- Data Engineers
- Big data architect
- Machine Learning Engineer
- Data Visualisation Developer
Program Structure
Program Core
| Subject code | Subject title | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| MATH070* | Foundation Mathematics for Computing | 6 cp |
| STAT131 | Understanding Variation and Uncertainty | 6 cp |
| CSIT111 | Programming Fundamentals | 6 cp |
| CSIT113 | Problem Solving | 6 cp |
| CSIT114 | System Analysis | 6 cp |
| CSIT115 | Data Management & Security | 6 cp |
| CSIT121 | Object Oriented Design & Programming | 6 cp |
| CSIT127 | Networks & Communications | 6 cp |
| CSIT128 | Introduction to Web Technology | 6 cp |
| CSIT212 | Introduction to Computer Systems | 6 cp |
| CSIT214 | IT Project Management | 6 cp |
| CSIT226 | Human Computer Interaction | 6 cp |
| CSCI203 | Algorithms & Data Structures | 6 cp |
| CSCI251 | Advance Programming | 6 cp |
| CSCI235 | Database Systems | 6 cp |
| MATH221 | Mathematics for Computer Science | 6 cp |
| CSIT314 | Software Development Methodologies | 6 cp |
| CSIT321 | Project | 12 cp |
*Challenge tests are available in MATH070. The tests are held in the first week of the semester and exemption from a subject will be granted on attaining a score of 60% or above.
Major
Electives
Below subjects are approved as electives. Students may enroll in any subjects from any major as elective. A prior approval is required for enrolling in any other subjects not in this list.
| Subject code | Subject title | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| ACCY111 | Accounting Fundamentals in Society | 6 cp |
| ACCY112 | Accounting in Organizations | 6 cp |
| CSCI213 | Java programming and object oriented design | 6 cp |
| CSCI322 | Systems Administration | 6 cp |
| CSCI323 | Artificial Intelligence | 6 cp |
| CSCI319 | Distributed Systems | 6 cp |
| CSCI350 | Internship | 6 cp |
| CSCI356 | Game Engine Fundamentals | 6 cp |
| CSCI358 | Security Engineering | 6 cp |
| CSCI361 | Cryptography and secure applications | 6 cp |
| CSCI368 | Network Security | 6 cp |
| CSCI370 | Special Topics in Computer Science A | 6 cp |
| CSCI399 | Server Technology | 6 cp |
| ECON100 | Economic Essentials for Business | 6 cp |
| ISIT201 | Information and communication security | 6 cp |
| ISIT204 | Principles of e-Business | 6 cp |
| MARK101 | Marketing Principles | 6 cp |
| MARK301 | Internet Applications for Marketing | 6 cp |
| MARK343 | International Marketing | 6 cp |
| MGNT110 | Introduction to Management | 6 cp |
| MGNT201 | Organizational Behavior | 6 cp |
| MGNT206 | Human Resource Management | 6 cp |