Programs
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Data Analytics
Double your career opportunities. Gain two in-demand degrees.
Be recognized. In Saudi. Across the world.
Program Name Business Data Analytics
Qualification Bachelor of Science (BS)
Duration 4 years + Foundation Year
Fees Degree: 100K SAR per year Foundation: 80K SAR
Start date September 2026
Why study business data analytics?
Saudi Arabia’s data economy is expanding fast. The Kingdom’s big data analytics market is projected to grow from USD 3.58 billion in 2024 to USD 12.24 billion by 2030. This is fueling strong demand for skilled data analysts and data scientists, with data analytics salaries in Saudi Arabia now averaging around SAR 212,000 per year, and data science specialists earning upwards of SAR 258,000.
Gain two degrees for a high-growth career. Graduate with a Bachelor in Business Data Analytics from Kingdom University, plus an international degree from Arizona State University (ASU), ranked #1 in the U.S. for innovation for 11 consecutive years (U.S. News & World Report, 2016–2026).
With a local degree and an international degree, you can double your career opportunities, both locally and globally.
Summary
Program Summary
Kingdom University’s Bachelor in Business Data Analytics offers the curriculum direct from the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University, one of the top-ranked business schools in the United States.
The program blends data analysis, data warehousing, machine learning, and business intelligence, preparing you to turn data, needed by every industry around the world, into valuable decisions that business and government executives are hiring for.
The curriculum is built around learning by doing. In every semester, you will complete real projects that emphasize communication, teamwork, and critical thinking, the same qualities demanded by Saudi Arabia’s growing employers.
The Bachelor in Business Data Analytics program is a STEM-designated degree from the W. P. Carey School of Business at ASU and is AACSB-accredited. This accreditation is held by fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide (source: aacsb.edu).
Why Kingdom University for Business Data Analytics?
Two degrees, one program, double the opportunity
Graduate with both a highly ranked U.S. degree from ASU and an accredited degree from Kingdom University, without leaving home. Or choose to complete your final year at ASU in Arizona.
Globally recognized by employers
The Bachelor in Business Data Analytics program is delivered by the W. P. Carey School of Business at ASU, AACSB-accredited and held by fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide. Graduate with an international diploma highly recognized by employers globally.
Exceptional career prospects
Data analytics and data science are among the fastest-growing fields globally. In Saudi Arabia, data analysts earn an average of SAR 212,000 per year and data scientists earn an average of SAR 258,000, with senior specialists exceeding SAR 320,000. Graduates will join a network of over one million ASU alumni, many employed in this field.
A university that blends Saudi ambition with international excellence
Powered by ASU, Kingdom University offers world-class academic standards, with project-based learning and the latest curriculum for today’s modern world, giving ambitious students a globally respected degree, ranked amongst the world’s best.
Program
What you will study each year
Term 1
- Intensive English I
- Foundation Mathematics I
- Academic Skills I
- Personal Finance
- Introduction to Business
Term 2
- Intensive English II
- Foundation Mathematics II
- Applied Digital Intelligence
- Emotional Intelligence and Resilience
- Project Management Fundamentals
- English for Undergraduate Admission and Achievement (EUGAA)
Semester 1
- First-Year Composition I
- Computer Applications and Information Technology
- Brief Calculus
- Introductory Sociology
- Innovation in Society
Semester 2
- First-Year Composition II
- Mathematics for Business Analysis
- Communication in Business and the Professions
- Macroeconomic Principles
- Introduction to Psychology
Semester 3
- Uses of Accounting Information I
- Public Speaking and Presentations
- Microeconomic Principles
- Chemistry and Society
- Chemistry and Society Lab
- Introduction to Project Management
Semester 4
- Uses of Accounting Information II
- Business Statistics
- Introduction to Information Systems, Analytics and AI in Business
- Introduction to Environmental Science
- Business and Professional Ethics
Semester 5
- Business Database Systems Development
- Business Writing
- Problem Solving and Actionable Analytics
- Introduction to Business Data Analytics
Semesters 6,7, and 8 provide students with the option to complete at ASU’s campus in Arizona or via online studies.
Semester 6
- Principles of Management and Leadership
- Upper Division Elective (any qualifying ASU course)
- Intermediate Career Management
- Business Law and Ethics for Managers
- Global Supply Operations
- Fundamentals of Finance
Semester 7
- Survey of International Economics
- Junior Networking Foundations
- United States to 1865
- Marketing and Business Performance
- Business Machine Learning
- Big Data Analytics in Business
Semester 8
- Enterprise Analytics
- Elective (any qualifying course)
- Business Data Warehouses and Dimensional Modeling
- Programming for Analytics and AI in Business
- Senior Career Transition Management
- W. P. Carey Capstone Course
For more information about the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Data Analytics program, contact us. Please note that these courses are scheduled but can change at any time. Request the current schedule via the plan of study when you apply.
Careers
Careers and opportunities
Data analysts and data scientists solve a broad set of business problems and turn data into decisions that improve organizational performance.
Globally, data analyst roles are projected to grow by 34% between 2024 and 2034, making it the 4th fastest-growing occupation in the U.S. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics). In Saudi Arabia, Vision 2030 and SDAIA’s National Strategy for Data and AI are creating unprecedented demand for data talent across banking, fintech, healthcare, and the giga-project sector, and close to 89% of employers report their need for business data analytics skills will increase (source: Occupational Information Network).
With this degree you can work in:
- Business intelligence and analytics
- Data science and machine learning
- Database administration and management
- Data engineering and big data analytics
- Information security analysis
- Computer programming and software development
- Enterprise and business analytics consulting
- Marketing and performance analytics
- Financial and risk analytics
- Giga-projects and Vision 2030 data roles
ASU, one of the world’s best universities
To get a career advantage, you need a university degree recognized by employers throughout the world. The W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University is one of the largest and most highly regarded business schools in the United States. Just a few of ASU's many accolades include:
More awards and rankings here at asu.edu/about/rankings.
