Global Business with Data Analytics combines core business knowledge with in-demand data and digital skills. You’ll explore how data-driven insights support strategic decisions in international markets. With a focus on global citizenship, sustainability and innovation, this degree prepares you to lead in today’s fast-paced, interconnected, and technology-driven business world.
Future-proof your career in the dynamic world of global business with City University Qatar’s BSc (Hons) Global Business with Data Analytics. This programme provides a strong foundation in business and technology, equipping students with the analytical, software, and leadership skills needed to thrive in today’s data-driven economy.
The BSc (Hons) Global Business with Data Analytics at City University Qatar mirrors the curriculum, learning outcomes, and academic standards of Ulster University. Graduates may be eligible to apply for accreditation, membership, or further professional qualifications with relevant regulatory bodies, subject to the specific requirements of their chosen jurisdiction and career pathway.
Students will develop expertise in data analytics, software development, data management, internet technologies, digital marketing, financial analytics, and project management. The programme offers hands-on experience with industry-standard tools such as Excel, SAGE, Power BI, and Tableau, ensuring graduates are well-prepared to leverage data-driven decision-making in business environments worldwide.
I Will Learn
– How data analytics shapes strategy in global business.
– Key technologies, including databases, internet systems, and software development.
– Critical skills in problem-solving, strategic planning, and digital decision-making.
Hands-on Experience
– Apply business theory through practical data analysis projects and simulations.
– Use industry tools to tackle practical global challenges in business.
– Develop project management, communication, and leadership skills valued by employers.
Why Ulster Programme?
– Industry-focused learning experience, combining expert academic guidance with strong professional connections, ensures your studies reflect real business challenges and emerging global trends.
– Ranked 2nd in the UK for Information Systems and Management (Times Good University Guide 2025), the university empowers you to graduate career-ready in a competitive, data-driven world.
Entry Requirements for direct entry into Year One are subject to completion of 13 years of education and are assessed on a case-by-case basis, varying depending on the programme applied for. General entry requirements include:
– International Baccalaureate (IB): An overall profile of a minimum of 24 points (with at least 12 points at higher level), and grade 4 or above in HL or SL Mathematics
– British System: 3 A-levels; the required grades and subjects depend on the programme applied for. A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or above is required, including GCSE Mathematics
– To qualify for our bachelor’s programme, applicants must meet all the following criteria. Some may have specific math and physics grade prerequisites
– Other international qualifications: These will be considered on merit for equivalency with the above requirements
AND
– English Language Requirements – an IELTS overall score of at least 6.0, with no band lower than 5.5, or an equivalent qualification
OR
– Successful completion of Ulster’s International Foundation Programme
Duration: 3 years or 4 years with the International Foundation Programme
Instruction: Modular
Module Design: 120 credits per year, 3 modules per semester
Hons Qualification: 18 modules
If you’ve completed 12 years of high school (Grade 12/Thanawiyah), you must successfully complete the International Foundation Programme before advancing to year one of BSc (Hons) Global Business with Data Analytics.
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International Foundation Programme
SEMESTER 1
• Introduction to Entrepreneurial Leadership
• Introduction to Creative Industries
• English with Study Skills or Extended Critical Thinking for Undergraduate Study
SEMESTER 2
• Exploring Cultural Identities
• English for Academic Transition or Project-Based Learning
• Introduction to Mathematics for Business
Year 1
SEMESTER 1
• Professional and Academic Skills
• Organisations and Management
• Intro to Accounting and Finance
SEMESTER 2
• Principles of Marketing
• Global Business Environment
• Fundamentals of Human Resource Management
Year 2
SEMESTER 1
• Professional Skills Development
• Digital Transformation
• Management Information Systems
SEMESTER 2
• Global Strategy and Management
• Global Economics and Finance
• Data Analytics for Business
Year 3
SEMESTER 1
• Business Intelligence
• Contemporary Issues and Trends in Global Business
• Leadership and People
SEMESTER 2
• Sustainability Reporting and Governance
• Global Trade Management
• Consumer Insights
