Next Intake
September, 2026
IIT Business School
BSc (Hons) Business Data Analytics
The modern business organization and its consumers generate vast amounts of data, given that information technology and social media are pervasive. Organisations use these data for business decision making and operational optimisation in many ways. This has led to the emergence of the field of business data analytics. In this BSc (Honours) Business Data Analytics course students learn how organizations and their customers generate, store and analyze these data for the benefit of the business.
It has a strong focus on defining the data analytics requirement of a business, to support organizational decision-making and will equip the students with data analytics, forecasting, data visualization, decision making and consultancy skills. The course will provide the students with professional skills and values that will enable them to become key players in the global business environment as well.
It has a strong focus on defining the data analytics requirement of a business, to support organizational decision-making and will equip the students with data analytics, forecasting, data visualization, decision making and consultancy skills. The course will provide the students with professional skills and values that will enable them to become key players in the global business environment as well.
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Duration
4 Years
Study Mode
Full Time
School
IIT Business School
Focus 01
This course equips students to understand how data is: generated in organizations, how it is stored and how it is analyzed business decision making and operational optimization.
Theories, tools and techniques from the disciplines of Data Science, Information Systems and Business Management which are essential to develop this capability are taught in this course.
Focus 02
Students will acquire data analytics, forecasting, data visualization, decision making and other business management skills towards the end.
A carefully architected set of core modules and optional modules enable students to study various career options.
Recognition
Awarding University & Course Recognition
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Awarded by the University of Westminster UK
Recognized by the University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka
Before You Apply
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Career Pathways Career Opportunities Business Intelligence AnalystData AnalystOperations Business AnalystFinancial Data AnalystConsultantAnalytics/InnovationDigital Marketing AnalystData Governance Specialist View all careers
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Operations Business Analyst
- Financial Data Analyst
- Consultant
- Analytics/Innovation
- Digital Marketing Analyst
- Data Governance Specialist
- BIG Data Entrepreneur
What You’ll Learn
Course Outline
- Provide students with knowledge of the relevant fundamental principles and technologies that underpin the disciplines of Business Management, Data Science, and Information Systems.
- Initiate students inthe selection and application of cutting-edge Data Science and Information Systems techniques and tools to collect, store, prepare, analyze and visualize business data.
- Thereby helping students learn the theories and acquire the skills required for Business Data Analytics and Decision Making from all the above three disciplines.
- Raise aspirations through transformative learning including a year of work experience and work-based simulations.
- Provide a motivating and inclusive environment with the opportunity to develop themselves intellectually and socially.
- Encourage students to develop as independent and self-critical problem solvers and global citizens.
Year 01
Core Modules
- Database Design and Implementation
- Business Computing
- Applied Mathematics
- Statistical Modelling and Analysis
- Accounting and Finance for Business
- Business Information Systems Concepts
Year 02
Core Modules
- Database Systems
- Data Visualisation and Communication
- Business Analytics
- Data Science Project Life Cycle
- Management Decision Making for Business
Optional Modules
- Data Engineering
- Supply Chain, Operations Management and Digital Business
- Web Enabled Business
- Machine Learning and Data Mining
** Student Must choose 1 optional module.
Year 03 (Industrial Placement)
A 12-month industrial placement period is compulsory as it is credit-bearing. This experience will give you additional practical skills and a competitive edge in the job market. The IIT students have 100% employment assurance and are most often selected for lucrative employment at renowned organizations.
Year 04
Core Modules
- Final Year Research Project
- Operational Research and Optimisation
- Big Data Analytics
Optional Modules
- CRM & CM with Business Intelligence
- Analytics in operations management
- Strategic Management
- Digital Analytics
- Information Driven Entreperise and Entreprenurship
** Students must choose 2 optional modules.
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