The HBKU Master of Science program in data science and engineering aims to provide students with a strong foundation in data engineering, Big Data science, and data analysis. The program integrates the knowledge, expertise, and educational assets of HBKU and its research institutes in data collection, management and analytics, and scalable data-driven knowledge discovery, as well as the fundamental concepts behind these techniques.The program aims to equip the students with state-of-the-art methods and theory related to the next generation of Big Data technology.The program offers its students the option of either completing a research thesis, or working on an industrial project. The thesis requires substantial theoretical and research components while the industrial project offers a route for students to further develop real-world, practical, problem-solving experience.The program includes a core course in leadership and innovation, highlighting an emphasis within the program of producing graduates equipped with the skills and knowledge to take on leading roles within academic, governmental and non-governmental organizations.