B.Sc. · Undergraduate
Data Science
- Degree
- B.Sc.
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 4 years
- Credits
- 128
Programme overview
The Data Science program trains students to collect, manage, and analyze large datasets to uncover meaningful insights. With applications in business, healthcare, climate, and technology, the program integrates statistics, machine learning, data visualization, and big data platforms.
Curriculum
Year 1
6 courses- 01Introduction to Data Science
- 02Calculus I & II
- 03Probability & Statistics I
- 04Programming I (Python for Data Science)
- 05Academic Writing & Communication
- 06General Economics (for data-driven decision making)
Year 2
6 courses- 01Data Structures & Algorithms
- 02Probability & Statistics II
- 03Database Systems I (SQL & Relational Databases)
- 04Linear Algebra for Data Science
- 05Data Visualization & Communication
- 06Introduction to Machine Learning
Year 3
10 courses- 01Big Data Analytics (Hadoop
- 02Spark)
- 03Data Mining & Predictive Analytics
- 04Applied Regression & Time-Series Analysis
- 05Artificial Intelligence Applications in Data Science
- 06Data Ethics
- 07Privacy & Governance
- 08Domain Electives: Climate Data
- 09Health Data
- 10Financial Data
Year 4
7 courses- 01Cloud-Based Data Systems
- 02Advanced Deep Learning for Data Science
- 03Data-Driven Decision Making in Industry
- 04Capstone Project (e.g
- 05AI-driven agriculture analytics
- 06health data system)
- 07Internship
Course lists are indicative and may be updated as the programme is accredited and reviewed.
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