Bachelor of Data Science

Definitions of Terms

• Credit hours: A credit hour is equivalent to a minimum of 15 Instructional hours;
• Lecture/Instructional hours: means a period of time equivalent to one hour and representing one such continuous hour in lecture form, two in a tutorial or open learning session, three in a laboratory practical or practicum and five in farm or similar practice;
• Contact hours: Is the duration designated for a lecture session; Course units: Course Content covered in one credit hour.

Upon successful completion of this program, students will have cultivated the following capabilities:

• Articulate comprehensive insights into the applications of data science across a diverse spectrum of data-centric domains.
• Apply advanced data science technologies adeptly to resolve intricate real- world challenges spanning multiple sectors.
• Formulate sophisticated data analysis models and undertake independent or collaborative projects with precision.
• Demonstrate a profound understanding of the ethical codes and professional conduct principles inherent to the field of data science.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this programme, the student will be able to:

1. Describe the applications of data science in a wide range of data-related fields.
2. Analyse and adapt the latest data science technologies to solve real-world problems in a broad range of sectors.
3. Formulate appropriate models of data analysis and undertake a project in an independent or collaborative environment
4. Exhibit an in-depth understanding to the codes of ethics and conduct of data science professions.

Total credit hours and course units required for graduation

The programme shall be offered in 8 semesters. The minimum total courses for the programme are 48. The minimum total course credit hours required for graduation is 144 hours.

Progressive Certification

Progressive Certificate Award: successful completion of one third of total course credits and a capstone project.

Progressive Diploma Award: successful completion of two thirds of total course credits and attachment or field work.