B.Sc. Information Technology with specialization in Data Science (DS) is a program
designed to equip the students with a sound foundation of computer science, mathematical
and statistical concepts required to launch their career in the field of data science.
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
PEO-1
Graduates of the programme will be able to apply the data science principles, tools
and techniques to model and analyse various real world business problems, and suggest a
suitable solution by communicating relevant findings and effectively present results using
appropriate data visualization techniques.
PEO-2
Graduates will be able to understand the recent developments and applications of big data
analytics in social and web media firms for prediction and recommendation.
PEO-3
Graduates will provide insights into leading analytical practices. Design and lead iterative
learning and development cycles, and ultimately produce new and creative analytical solutions that
will become part of any business core deliverables.
PEO-4
Training the students on non-technical skills necessary to enable their successful
transition into corporate roles
PEO-5
To promote awareness among student graduates and emphasize the importance of
adherence to a high standard of ethical behaviour
Career Opportunities
The demand of Data Scientists will be increasing tremendously in coming years. NASSCOM
estimated that there will be huge demand for data science jobs in upcoming years. Data
Science careers include roles from junior level data scientist to Data science Manager. The
students will be able to play various roles in IT industry like Data Analytics Associate,
Business Analyst, Data Miner and
Data Scientist.
estimated that there will be huge demand for data science jobs in upcoming years. Data
Science careers include roles from junior level data scientist to Data science Manager. The
students will be able to play various roles in IT industry like Data Analytics Associate,
Business Analyst, Data Miner and
Data Scientist.
Program Structure
B.Sc. Information Technology with specialization in Data Science offers core, allied, skilled
and practical courses. Equal weightage is given to Theory and Practical. For all the subjects,
the students have to undergo an online certification course either in NPTEL or Spoken
Tutorial or Coursera.
and practical courses. Equal weightage is given to Theory and Practical. For all the subjects,
the students have to undergo an online certification course either in NPTEL or Spoken
Tutorial or Coursera.
B.Sc. Information Technology with specialization in Data Science offers general essential
core subjects to the students.
- Programming in C
- Database Management System
- Data Structures & Algorithms
- Computer Network
- Operating Systems
- Java Programming
- Python Programming
The Program also provides an area specific specialization for the students. The subjects offered under the Cloud and Information Security specialization are given below:
- NoSQL Databases
- Linear Algebra for Data Science
- Machine Learning
- Statistics and Probability
- R Programming
- Big data Analytics
The Elective subjects also concentrates on advanced subjects in Data Science specialization
B.Sc. Information Technology with specialization in Data Science to improve their programming skills and enhance their specialization skills a computer lab with 60 machines of High Configuration is available. The computer Lab is fully air-conditioned. Also the students shall utilize the following laboratory for the skill enhancement.
- C & C++ Lab
- Java Lab
- Big Data Lab
- Data Analytics Lab
- Industry persons are invited to the Guest Lecture Programs
- Industrial Visits to IT companies
- Internship to the IT Companies at the end of each semester
- Placement Assessment Training
- Seminars / Workshops in the area of specialization