PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

Welcome to the Data Science and Business Analytics Bachelor's Programme, awarded by the University of London. Academic direction: London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE); a four-year route comprising a BIBF foundation year plus the three-year University of London degree. The BSc in Data Science and Business Analytics prepares you for postgraduate opportunities and rewarding careers in data science, analytics, and other growing fields. This degree will also provide you with essential training in probability, statistics, mathematics and computing tools for the visualization and analysis of large datasets deriving valuable insights from data. The programme has a strong focus on methodology, but also on applications in finance and economics as well as in business, marketing and beyond.

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PROGRAMME DETAILS

The BSc in Data Science and Business Analytics prepares you for postgraduate opportunities and rewarding careers in data science, analytics and other growing fields. With Academic direction from the globally renowned London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) this degree enables students of various backgrounds to earn a world-class degree without relocating. This degree will also provide you with essential training in probability, statistics, mathematics and computing tools for the visualization and analysis of large datasets deriving valuable insights from data. The programme has a strong focus on methodology, but also on applications in finance and economics as well as in business, marketing and beyond. Developed in response to the clamorous demand for data scientists across every business area, these programmes equip students with the knowledge and skills to capture the potential of big data to deliver transformational solutions to real world problems.

Studying this programme, you will understand:

  • develop competency in the application of statistical and machine learning techniques at a high level.
  • provides a sound knowledge of the principles underlying standard applications of probability and statistics.
  • provide practical skills of applied data science and business analytics to inform commercial and policy decisions.
  • Methodologies to handle complex mathematical and statistical models in order to tackle real-world commercial or public policy problems in various disciplines.
  • A variety of statistical software packages to conduct data analysis and draw conclusions and actionable insights from computer output.
  • Applications of data science in finance, economics, business, marketing and beyond.
  1. Statement of Graduation issued by the Ministry of Education
  2. High school leaving diploma
  3. Foundation Year Certificate of Completion at the BIBF achieving an overall of 90% in MAT100 & STA100 with an overall average not less than 85% or:
    • International Baccalaureate (IB) of 24 points
    • Pass Mathematics or Mathematical Studies with:
      • Higher Level: Grade 4-7
      • Standard Level: Grade 5-7
    • Advanced Level (A-Level) Requirements
      • 3 A-Levels
      • 3 GCSE/GCE O Levels (including English and Mathematics) at grade C or above.
      • 2 GCE A Levels (including Mathematics) in non-overlapping subjects.
    • All India Boards: CBSE, CISCE, NIOS Year XII Requirements:
      • Pass 4 subjects with 70% or above in each, or achieve an overall average of 70%.
      • Pass Mathematics with 80% or above.
      • Pass one additional Math or Science subject with 80% or above.
  4. Acceptance letter from UoL (for guidance please contact the BIBF)
  5. Complete an entry mathematics test at BIBF and achieve results approved by the University of London (UoL).
  6. IELTS (Academic) Score of 6 each band score not less than 5.5   or equivalent.
  1. Foundation Year Completion Certificate or (IB Certificate, Advanced Level (A-Level) or (CBSE, CISCE, or NIOS)  (see "Entry Requirements")
  2. Acceptance letter from UoL (for guidance please contact the BIBF).
  3. Statement of Graduation issued by the Ministry of Education.
  4. High school leaving diploma from the High School stamped by the Ministry of Education, Bahrain
  5. Letter of Good Conduct from the High School
  6. Passport copy
  7. CPR copy (Front & Back)
  8. 2 passport-sized photographs
  9. Medical Report from a Public Health Centre (Physical Examination including Eyesight and Blood Pressure)
  10. IELTS or alternative (see "Entry Requirements")

Start your application by submitting a copy of your passport and CPR, then complete the other requirements as needed.

The programme is a four-year route comprising a BIBF foundation year plus the three-year University of London degree.

In the Foundation Year, students will gradually introduce students to the fundamental knowledge areas of the Business world. Below is the study plan for the Foundation Programme:

Code SET I Code SET II
BST100 Emerging Business Trends STA100 Introduction to Statistics
MAT100 Introduction to Mathematics for Business and Finance I AWP100 Academic Writing and Presentation Skills
BEN100 Business English ECO100 Introduction to Economics
ACS100 Academic Study Skills ACF100 Principles of Accounting & Finance

In addition to the above study plan, students will also be enrolled in Advanced Mathematics and Advanced Statistics modules during their Foundation Year, which will act as bridging the gap between what students have learned in Foundation and what is required to succeed in the UoL DSBA programme.

Upon the successful completion of the Foundation Programme and ensuring the scores of 90% and above in both MAT100 and STA100, students will be eligible to enroll in the DSBA programme accordingly.

 

Course Code(s) Course Name(s)
YEAR 1
EC1002 Introduction to Economics
MT1186 Mathematical Methods
ST1215 Introduction to Mathematical Statistics
MN1178 Business and Management in a Global Context
YEAR 2
ST2187 Business Analytics, Applied Modelling and Prediction
ST2195 Programming for Data Science
ST2133 Advanced Statistics: Distribution Theory
ST2134 Advanced Statistics: Statistical Inference
EC2020 * (OR) Elements of Econometrics *
IS2184 * Information Systems Management *
YEAR 3
ST3189 Machine Learning
ST3188 Statistical Methods for Market Research
EC2066 * Microeconomics *
IS3167 * Management and Innovation of eBusiness *

IMPORTANT NOTE: * Modules are electives and can be subject to change depending on the student's interests and availability during the academic year so long as the electives meet the programme structure criteria.

  • A mark of excellence: Gain a degree from the University of London (with academic direction from the LSE), a mark of excellence, respected worldwide since 1858.
  • Study without relocating: Study at the BIBF and gain a prestigious qualification. With no travel, relocation or accommodation costs, studying a University of London programme at a distance is more affordable than going to London to study on campus.
  • Quality of curriculum: The programmes in this prospectus are developed and examined/assessed by academics at LSE, a member institution of the University of London and one of the world›s leading social science universities.
  • Employability: Develop transferable employment skills such as problem-solving, analysis and self-motivation which are sought after by top employers worldwide.
  • Global alumni network: On graduation join a global community of influential alumni, from leaders in business and industry to Nobel Prize winners.

According to the world economic forum's future of work report 2020, Data Analysts & Scientists are leading the roles of the future, ranking it as the first in demand increase across multiple industries.

The different types of career paths could be:

  1. Data Analyst
  2. Systems Analyst
  3. Business Systems Analyst
  4. Data Architect
  5. Solutions Architect
  6. Financial Analyst
  7. Data Science Specialist
  8. Machine Learning Scientist
  9. Big Data Scientist
  10. Data Scientist
  11. Decision Scientist
  12. Business Analyst
  13. Enterprise Information Architect
  14. Operations Research Analyst
  15. Web Analyst
  16. Marketing Analyst
  17. Technical Business Analyst
  18. Statistical Consultant

Fees:        BD 4,000 per year (excluding books, lab fees and 3rd party fees)

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