BSC in Business Analytics | Full-Time
- 3 Years / Onsite
- Intakes: January | September
Overview
Kepler College’s Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Business Analytics program is designed to equip students with proficiency in formulating impactful business questions, collecting and storing relevant data, cleaning and preparing structured and unstructured data, analyzing and interpreting diverse data, and effectively communicating the results. The program is offered by leveraging cutting-edge data analysis tools and artificial intelligence technologies to enable students to analyze and interpret diverse business datasets and provide reliable descriptive, predictive, as well as prescriptive insights, which are crucial for data-informed decisions in today’s dynamic business landscape.
We offer a transformative industrial attachment experience, collaborating closely with over 400 diverse employer partners. This industry-driven learning opportunity ensures that students demonstrate their learning on cases/projects drawn from diverse industries and gain invaluable real-world insights and practical skills essential for success in the professional realm. The program also incorporates 21st-century transferable skills covering professionalism, critical thinking, and problem-solving, which are applicable across diverse industries.
Career Opportunities
A graduate of the Business Analytics Program will have a competitive advantage to work as:
- Business Analyst in leading banks, insurance companies, government ministries, and NGOs
- Sales Analyst in manufacturing firms, retail businesses, and SMEs
- Data Analyst in healthcare systems, agriculture, and education sectors
- Risk Analyst in environmental organizations, energy sectors, cybersecurity firms, and law enforcement agencies
- Human Resource Analyst in diverse firms
- E-commerce Analyst in Fintech and cloud service providers
- Performance Analyst in sports, business operations, and the public sector
Full-time Program
COURSE CODE | MODULE TITLE | CREDIT |
|---|---|---|
| ENG81101 | English Communications 1: Fundamentals of Grammar and Reading | 15 |
| PCO81101 | Critical Thinking and Ethical Problem Solving | 10 |
| TEC81101 | Computer Applications 1 | 10 |
| PCO81102 | Fundamentals of Professionalism | 10 |
| COURSE CODE | MODULE TITLE | CREDIT |
|---|---|---|
| ENG81202 | English Communications 2: Academic Writing | 10 |
| MGT81201 | Principles of Management | 10 |
| BSA81201 | Python for Business Analytics | 15 |
| BUS81201 | Financial Mathematics | 10 |
| TEC81202 | Computer Applications 2: Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for Business | 10 |
| COURSE CODE | MODULE TITLE | CREDIT |
|---|---|---|
| BUS81302 | Calculus for Business | 15 |
| ENG81303 | English Communications 3: Public Speaking | 10 |
| MGT81302 | Human Resource Management | 10 |
| BUS81303 | Entrepreneurship and Design Thinking | 15 |
| BUS81304 | General Accounting | 10 |
| Total Credits Year 1 | 160 |
| COURSE CODE | MODULE TITLE | CREDIT |
|---|---|---|
| PCO82403 | Career Readiness | 10 |
| BUS82507 | Business Ethics and Corporate Governance | 10 |
| BSA82402 | Introduction to Business Analytics | 10 |
| BUS82406 | Statistics and Probability for Business | 15 |
| BSA82403 | Fundamentals of Database Management and MySQL | 15 |
| COURSE CODE | MODULE TITLE | CREDIT |
|---|---|---|
| BUS82405 | Business Economics | 15 |
| BSA82504 | Bayesian Statistics for Business | 15 |
| BSA82505 | Predictive Analytics for Business | 15 |
| BUS82508 | Business Finance | 15 |
| COURSE CODE | MODULE TITLE | CREDIT |
|---|---|---|
| BSA82606 | Business Forecasting | 10 |
| ENG82604 | English Communications in Business Analytics | 15 |
| RES82601 | Capstone I: Research Methodology | 15 |
| BSA82607 | Industrial Attachment I | 15 |
| Total Credits Year 2 | 175 |
| COURSE CODE | MODULE TITLE | CREDIT |
|---|---|---|
| BUS83709 | Principles of Marketing | 10 |
| BSA83708 | Data Warehousing and Mining | 15 |
| BSA83709 | Data Visualization for Decision Making | 15 |
| BSA83710 | Capstone II: Research Practicum | 15 |
| COURSE CODE | MODULE TITLE | CREDIT |
|---|---|---|
| BSA83811 | Capstone III: Research Project | 20 |
| BSA83812 | Modern Portfolio Theory and Investment Analysis | 15 |
| BSA83813 | Fundamentals of Machine Learning | 15 |
| COURSE CODE | MODULE TITLE | CREDIT |
|---|---|---|
| BSA83914 | Big Data Analytics and Cloud Computing | 20 |
| BSA83915 | Industrial Attachment II | 20 |
| Total Credits Year 3 | 145 |
Applicants with a Rwandan High School A level certificate must have:
- For general upper secondary, an advanced Level Certificate with at least two principal passes and a grade C in Mathematics in subject combinations of Mathematics–Economics–Geography (MEG), Mathematics–Computer Science–Economics (MCE), Mathematics– Physics–Computer Science (MPC), Mathematics-Chemistry-Biology (MCB), or Physics–Chemistry–Mathematics (PCM).
- For Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), applicants should have completed level 5, with at least two principal passes in ICT and Multimedia, one of which must be Mathematics with a minimum grade of C or its equivalent.
- For Professional education, applicants should have completed level 5 with at least two principal passes and a minimum grade of C in Mathematics in either Science and Mathematics Education (SME) with a Teacher Training Certificate or Accounting.
International Students must have:
- Equivalence for foreign certificate, with at least two principal passes and a grade C in Mathematics. Apply here for the equivalence.
Registration Requirements
- Notarized copy of your Secondary School Certificate for applicants from Rwanda or its equivalent recognized by Rwanda education regulatory agency for international applicants.
- Proof of payment for registration fees of 40USD (paid in its equivalence in Rwf).
- Have a laptop to access the learning materials.
Accepted applications will only be allowed to enroll upon presenting the following: Students must have:
- Valid Mutuelle de Sante card or valid private health insurance card (Rwandan students)
- Valid police clearance letter and passport for student visa requirements (International students)
Fee Information
- For the upcoming intake, the annual tuition fee is 1,650 USD (paid in its equivalence in Rwandan francs) for Rwandan applicants, and 3,200 USD for international applicants. This tuition covers access to modules, graduation and diploma fees, all Kepler College academic support, internet access, student support services including nurse and counselor, events, etc.
- Financial aid is Applicable to Rwandan Applicants who meet the Income Share Agreements’ requirements.
- International Applicants can only pay upfront.
- In addition, all applicants who are accepted and choose to enroll at Kepler College will be required to pay 40USD (paid in its equivalence in Rwf) annual registration fee to secure their spot.Proof of payment for registration fees of 40USD (paid in its equivalence in Rwf).
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