The Arab Open University announced the launch of a new academic program for a bachelor’s degree in data science, in cooperation with the Open University in the United Kingdom, as of the first semester of the academic year 2025-2026. This program is an estimated addition to the list of qualitative programs provided by the university in line with the needs of the local, regional and global labor market.
On this occasion, d. The star of Taqi, President of the Arab Open University, that the launch of this program comes within the framework of the university’s vision aimed at keeping pace with the latest educational and technological trends, and preparing a distinct generation that possesses advanced digital skills in the areas of artificial intelligence, data analysis and machine learning, which contributes to meeting the increasing demand for competencies in these future disciplines.
Dr. Star that the Bachelor of Data Science program is characterized by giving the student two certificates; The first from the Arab Open University is certified by higher education in the Kingdom of Bahrain, and the second is issued by the Open University in the United Kingdom, which gives graduates of the program a high competitive advantage in the local and global labor market.
For his part, Dr. Khaled Mansour, Assistant President of the University for Academic Affairs and Scientific Research:
“This program has been carefully designed to combine the theoretical and applied side, as it includes advanced courses in mathematics, statistics, computer science and artificial intelligence tools, as well as practical practical projects that allow students to deal with realistic data and gain direct experience And other areas related to analysis, enhancing the ability to innovate and make data based on data. “
Dr. Khaled that the program opens the graduates promising opportunities to continue postgraduate studies in all areas related to information technology and business intelligence, in addition to their rehabilitation of various professions in the sectors of banks, finance, health care, marketing, logistical services, technology and other growing areas.
The university invited students wishing to join the new program to visit the official website of the Arab Open University or communicate with the Admission, Registration and Examinations Department to obtain more information about the admission requirements and registration mechanism, as students will join the study seats on Sunday 28/2025.
