BS Data Science

By the time of graduation, the students develop an ability to:

1. Apply knowledge of computing and mathematics that is appropriate for the program.
2. Analyse a problem and define computing requirements that are appropriate to its solution.
3. Design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component or program to meet desired needs.
4. Work in a team to accomplish a common goal.
5. Understand professional, ethical, and social issues and responsibilities.
6. Communicate effectively with different audiences.
7. Learn programming for large-sized datasets
8. Identify useful and hidden patterns from data.
9. Improve decision making skills by mining data from various aspects.
10. Solve real world problems by applying mathematical and computational approaches.
11. Change the world for the better – in areas like healthcare, transportation, and education etc.

• At least 60% marks in SSC (Matric) or an equivalent examination (such as O-levels) AND
• Should have studied for HSSC or an equivalent qualification, for at least two years AND
• At least 50% marks in HSSC or an equivalent qualification

You need to complete 132 credit hours to successfully obtain this degree. Please check detail of study units at http://www.nu.edu.pk/Program/BS(DS)

For the award of BS (Data Science) degree, a student must have:

• Passed courses with a total of at least 132 credit hours, including all those courses that have been specified as core courses
• Obtained a CGPA of at least 2.00

You can join one of the following careers:

• Data Scientist
• Data Science Developer
• Data Science Consultant