Master of Science in Professional Studies: Data Analytics

• Includes access to IBM Skills Academy with certifications and mentorship at no additional cost. 
• Offers project-based learning with applied challenges drawn from business, government, and urban sectors. 
• Covers core areas like statistics, machine learning, big data, AI, IoT, robotics, VR, and predictive analytics. 
• Delivered by expert faculty engaged in industry-driven research and practical application. 
• Fully accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education, KHDA, and the U.S. Middle States Commission. 
• Part of a globally respected U.S. institution ranked by U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review. 
• Located in Dubai Silicon Oasis, providing access to internships, co-ops, and a thriving tech ecosystem. 
• Ideal for professionals aiming to lead Dubai’s fast-growing, data-powered economy.

• Applicants should hold a B.Engg / B.Tech / B.Sc in IT/CS degree in relevant disciplines with a minimum of 65% marks. 
• A maximum of 10 backlogs is allowed throughout the entire duration of the bachelor's program. 
• In case of a 3 Year degree, the awarding institution should be accredited by NAAC with A / A+ / A++ in the last four years. 

• Learners need to complete the IIIT Bangalore’s Advanced Certificate Program in Data Science with an aggregate score of 3.0 GPA 
• English Proficiency Requirements are TOEFL of >=90 overall with sectional score on speaking no less than 20 and other sections no less than 18 or IELTS Academic >= 6.5 overall with no sectional score less than 6.0 

• Scanned copy of Passport (Name & Address Page 
• Passport-sized photograph in formal attire 
• Scanned copy of Graduation Transcripts 
• Scanned copy of Graduation Degree 
• Scanned copy of Semester Wise Mark Sheets 
• Scanned copy of Class 10^th and 12^th Mark Sheet 
• Latest Resume 
• Proof of English Proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL/PTE) 
• Statement of Purpose 
• Two letters of recommendation (Academic/Professional or both) 
• Base Program Transcript 

• Individuals with a strong academic background, particularly in Science/Engineering/Technology.
• Ideal for individuals seeking career opportunities as Data Analyst, Machine Learning Engineer, BI Consultant, or Predictive Modeler, Statistician, Data Engineer. 
• If you’re a tech enthusiast with a strong interest in a world shaped by data, automation, and digital transformation and a desire to work on projects at the forefront of emerging technologies, this program offers the exposure you're looking for. 

1. Refund Policy

1.1 Payment of Caution Amount: You must pay the applicable Caution Amount as mentioned in the Offer Letter issued to You for successful enrolment to the Program. This Caution Amount will be adjustable against the Total Program Fee payable by You. 

1.2 Pre-Cohort Commencement: Once you have made a partial or full payment of Total Program Fee, You may claim a refund for the amount paid by You towards the Total Program Fee at any time before the Cohort Commencement Date by raising a refund request through “My Applications” page on the upGrad website (www.upgrad.com), stating the specific reason for the refund. 

a. The refund shall be subject to a deduction of INR. 20,000/- towards processing fee (“Refund Processing Fee”) by upGrad. 

b. In case you have paid less than INR. 20,000/-, You shall not be eligible for any refund in such a case.  The amount already paid by you will be considered as the amount paid towards the Refund Processing Fee.

1.3 Post-Cohort Commencement: You shall not be eligible for refund (under any   circumstances) if the refund request is raised post the Cohort Commencement Date. 

a. In such a case, You will continue to pay the EMI of Your loan or any financing facility that You may have availed in respect of the Program from the third-party service provider (if applicable) as upGrad is not a party to any such arrangements between You and the third-party credit facility provider and holds no obligation in this regard.

b. However, You can request a Pre-Program Deferral as per the policy defined below for the same. 

c. Refund Ineligibility Due to Discrepancies: You will not be eligible for a refund of any amount paid towards the Total Program Fee if any discrepancy is identified between Your application and self-attested documents. This includes, but is not limited to, incorrect details about Your grades or any other inaccurate information provided in Your application as part of the Eligibility Criteria for the Program.

1.4 Loan Cancellation Responsibility and Indemnity: In the event of a valid refund request after obtaining a loan and/or credit facility from a third-party credit facility provider, You will be solely responsible for cancelling the loan. 

a. upGrad is not a party to any such arrangements between You and the third-party credit facility provider and holds no obligation in this regard.

b. You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless upGrad, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, losses, damages, costs, or expenses (including legal fees) arising out of or in connection with Your loan arrangement, including but not limited to any failure to cancel the loan or any disputes with the third-party credit facility provider.

1.5 Deferred Enrolment Due to Incomplete Documentation: If You fail to submit the required documents within the timeline specified in the Offer Letter, Your enrolment will be deferred to the next cohort.  You will not be eligible for any refunds in such a case.

2. Deferral Policy

Pre-Program Commencement

2.1 Pre-Program Deferral Option: If you are unable to start the Program as per the originally enrolled cohort due to unavoidable circumstances, you may request a deferral before the Cohort Commencement Date subject to upGrad’s approval. Please note that upGrad reserves the right to grant or deny such requests at its discretion. In such a case, you will have the option to defer to a later cohort for the Program.

2.2 Applicable Program Fee for Deferred Cohort: The Total Program Fee applicable to you will be based on the prevailing Total Program Fee for the cohort to which you have deferred. No additional deferral fee will be required.

2.3 Liability for Differential Program Fee: If there is a difference in the Total Program Fee between your originally enrolled cohort and the deferred cohort, you will be required to pay the differential amount.

Post Program Commencement

2.4 Deferral Due to Time Constraints: If you are facing significant difficulties in dedicating time to the Program, you can request for a deferral to a subsequent cohort, subject to upGrad’s approval. Please note that upGrad reserves the right to grant or deny such requests at its discretion.

2.5 Deferral Request Limit and Timeline: You may request a deferral only once during the Program, and it must be to a cohort commencing within one year from the Cohort Commencement Date of your originally enrolled cohort.

2.6 One-Time Deferral Policy: You may avail the deferral option only once during the Program period. No subsequent deferral requests will be entertained by upGrad.

2.7 Post-Program Deferral Fee: To process your deferral request, you must pay an additional deferral fee of 10% of Total Program Fee, inclusive of taxes (“Post-Program Deferral Fee”). The Post -Program Deferral Fee is over and above the Total Program Fee and cannot be adjusted against it.The deferral request will be approved only after upGrad receives the Post-Program Deferral Fee.

2.8 Continuation in Originally enrolled Cohort Until Approval: Until the Post-Program Deferral Fee is paid, and the deferral request is approved by upGrad, you will be considered part of your originally enrolled cohort and must continue as per the Program requirements.

2.9 Payment Deadline for Post-Program Deferral Fee: You must complete the payment of the Post-Program Deferral Fee within seven days (including holidays and weekends) from the date of your deferral request. If the payment of the Post-Program Deferral Fee is not made within this period, the deferral request will expire, and you will continue as part of the originally enrolled cohort.

2.10 Liability for Differential Program Fee: If there is a difference in the Total Program Fee between your originally enrolled cohort and the deferred cohort, you will be required to pay the differential amount between the Program Fee paid by you and the Total Program Fee for the deferred cohort

2.11 Deferral Confirmation and Learning Progress: Once you have completed the payment of the Post-Program Deferral Fee, your login access will be disabled for the originally enrolled cohort. You will exit the originally enrolled cohort and begin learning in the deferred cohort from the last graded assignment in the originally enrolled cohort. All grades and progress up to that point will be carried forward to the deferred cohort without any changes.

2.12 Deferral Request Deadline: A deferral request can only be made while your originally enrolled cohort is ongoing. Once the originally enrolled cohort has been completed, deferral requests will not be entertained. For clarification, cohort completion refers to the “last grace deadline” as communicated by upGrad.

• The outcome depend on various factors and individual results may vary. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
• Learners are solely responsible for all expenses related to visa applications, travel, and Post Study Work Permits. upGrad and its partners do not guarantee visa approval or permit issuance. Any visa denial, revocation, or cancellation resulting from personal conduct—whether online or offline, including participation in protests or social media activity—will be the sole responsibility of the learner. upGrad and its partners accept no liability for such outcomes.