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BS (Hons) Data Science

Lipscomb University, United States
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Course Overview

Grow your understanding of the relationship between data, technology and people. Our professionals will guide you in the foundations of data science, including logical reasoning and computer programming. And our challenging and relevant curriculum will prepare you for a competitive market.

You'll become adept at building and refining information systems to get the knowledge you need. You'll understand why people seek information, theoretically, virtually and physically. We'll teach you how to apply your technical know-how to what interests you most. As you begin your career, you'll be an ambassador for the effective, ethical and transformative power of data.

General Eligibility

Business Core (52 hours*) and Other Required Courses for B.B.A. Degree.

Credit Hours:

79-81, 21

Graduate Student: one who has satisfied all admissions requirements (average of 2.75 on undergraduate work, GRE acceptable scores).

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Module

General education hours required (38 hours)

Specific courses required:

  • BI 4213 - Biblical Ethics

  • MG 3503 - Leading and Managing People

  • Mathematics requirement satisfied by major

  • LUSS 2093 - Impact of Internet Technologies on Society


Required courses for major area (79-81 hours)

  • CCT 395V - Internship *

  • CCT 4613 - Senior Project

  • CS 1213 - Introduction to Computer Programming

  • CS 1233 - Object-Oriented System Design and Programming

  • CS 2223 - Mathematical Structures for Computer Science

  • CS 2243 - Database Management Systems

  • DS 1123 - Introduction to Data Science

  • DS 2063 - Modern Computing Applications for Data Science

  • DS 3123 - Information Ethics and Policy

  • DS 3213 - Principles of Data Science

  • DS 3223 - Information Structures

  • DS 3323 - Principles of Statistical Analysis and Decision Modeling

  • DS 4133 - Research Methods in Data Science

  • DS 4223 - Data Mining and Analysis

  • ENT 2503 - An Introduction to Business

  • IT 1213 - Graphic Design Studio

  • IT 2223 - Web Application Development I

  • IT 2233 - User Interface Design

  • IT 3313 - Network Principles

  • IT 3413 - Systems Analysis and Design

  • MA 1314 - Calculus I

  • MA 2183 - Elementary Statistics

  • MA 3213 - Linear Algebra

  • OSCM 3503 - Operations and Supply Chain Management

  • SEC 3113 - Fundamentals of Information Security


Concentration courses (choose one concentration area) (9 hours)


Bioinformatics:

  • BY 3114 - Genetics

  • BY 1134 - Principles of Biology: Cell and Genetics

  • BY 2114 - Cell Biology

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component.

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For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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