MBA - Data Science & Artificial Intelligence
Postgraduate
Develop the broad strategic and managerial capabilities of the MBA while applying them to increasingly data-driven business environments.
The MBA – Data Science & Artificial Intelligence pathway is designed for managers and professionals who want to combine advanced business leadership with a stronger strategic understanding of data, analytics, and artificial intelligence in modern organisations.
Rather than positioning AI only as a technical function, this pathway focuses on the management perspective: how leaders can use data and emerging technologies to improve decision-making, identify opportunities, support innovation, manage change, and create sustainable business value while considering responsible and ethical use.
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Overview
Students develop the broad strategic and managerial capabilities of the MBA while applying them to increasingly data-driven business environments. The pathway is particularly relevant to professionals who need to work across business, technology, analytics, and executive teams, translating information into strategic priorities and organisational action.
The programme strengthens leadership, financial judgement, entrepreneurial thinking, research capability, and strategic management of data and information. Through the Strategic Management Project, students can investigate a business challenge in which data, analytics, digital transformation, or AI-enabled decision-making is strategically important.
Awarding Body: Plymouth Marjon University (University of St Mark & St John), Plymouth, UK
Final Award: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Specialisation: Data Science & Artificial Intelligence
Duration: 1 Year
Mode: Weekend programme with online live/recorded delivery, monthly face-to-face classes at AIC Campus Colombo, and workshops/seminars
Course Outline
Course Modules
The AIC Campus programme brief specifies the following six core MBA modules, totalling 180 credits:
| Module Code | Module Title | Credits |
| BUAM01 | Strategic Leadership | 30 |
| BUAM02 | Finance and Strategy | 30 |
| BUAM03 | Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation | 30 |
| BUAM04 | Strategic Management of Data and Information | 30 |
| BUAM05 | Management Project Methods | 20 |
| BUAM06 | Strategic Management Project | 40 |
| Total | 180 |
Entry Requirements
Applicants should meet the following general requirements. Final admission is subject to review and approval by AIC Campus and Plymouth Marjon University:
- Applicants should normally hold a recognised Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification appropriate for postgraduate study.
- Relevant professional and managerial experience may be considered as part of the admission decision, subject to AIC Campus and Plymouth Marjon University approval.
- Applicants must demonstrate English-language competency that meets the University’s requirements. Final eligibility should be confirmed by AIC Campus Admissions before enrolment.
Schedule
- Duration: 1 Year
- Mode: Weekend programme with online live/recorded delivery, monthly face-to-face classes at AIC Campus Colombo, and workshops/seminars
Career Prospects
This pathway is suited to professionals who want to lead data-informed transformation without necessarily becoming technical data scientists. It can support progression into managerial and strategic roles where business insight, analytics, digital change, and AI adoption intersect.
Potential Career Directions
- Data Strategy Manager
- Business Intelligence Manager
- Analytics Manager
- AI / Digital Transformation Manager
- Data-Driven Strategy Consultant
- Technology or Digital Programme Manager
- Product Strategy Manager
- Business Transformation Manager
- Innovation Manager
- Progression to doctoral-level study in business, management, analytics, or related fields, subject to entry requirements
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