Course Description
Bachelor of Science in Data Science and Analytics is a programme that prepares students to collect, process, analyze, and interpret large datasets to support decision-making. Students learn statistics, machine learning, data visualization, database management, programming (Python, R), big data technologies, and predictive modeling. The programme includes hands-on projects, case studies, and internship opportunities with banks, telecoms, research institutions, and corporate organizations. Graduates are prepared for careers as data analysts, data scientists, business intelligence analysts, and research officers.
Career Opportunities
Data Analyst (Banks - CRDB, NMB, NBC, Stanbic, ABSA, Telecom - Vodacom, Airtel, Tigo, Halotel, Insurance Companies, Retail Chains), Business Intelligence Analyst (Corporate Organizations, Consulting Firms - Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG), Data Scientist (Tech Companies, FinTech - Nala, Selcom, M-Pesa, Tigo Pesa, Beyonic, Banks), Research Officer (Research Institutions - ESRF - Economic and Social Research Foundation, REPOA - Research on Poverty Alleviation, NBS - National Bureau of Statistics, NIMR - National Institute for Medical Research, Ifakara Health Institute), MIS Officer (Government Ministries, Corporate Organizations, Banks, Telecom), Marketing Analyst (Advertising Agencies, FMCG Companies, Banks, Telecom), Operations Analyst (Logistics Companies, Manufacturing Companies, Banks), Data Engineer (Tech Companies, FinTech, Banks, Telecom), Junior Data Scientist (Tech Startups, FinTech Companies, Banks), Analytics Consultant (Consulting Firms, Freelance), Business Analyst (IT Companies, Banks, Telecom), Reporting Analyst (Corporate Organizations, Banks, Telecom), Performance Management Officer (Government Ministries, Corporate), Data Visualization Specialist (Corporate, Consulting), Dashboard Developer (BI Teams, Corporate IT), Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (NGOs - World Vision, Save the Children, Plan International, Oxfam, Government Projects)