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Business Analytics

BSc (Hons) in Business Analytics
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DURATION 04 Year(s)
LANGUAGE English
LOCATION Residential Campus
Intake May
November
Mode Of Study Full-time
Format In-person

BSC (HONS) IN BUSINESS ANALYTICS

The BSc (Hons) in Business Analytics programme is designed to develop graduates with strong analytical, computational, and business decision-making skills. The programme integrates statistics, data science, machine learning, economics, and management to prepare students to analyze complex business problems using data-driven approaches. Students gain hands-on experience with analytical tools, programming, and real-world business applications, enabling them to support strategic decision-making in modern organizations.

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this programme

IS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE…

Strategic thinkers with great leadership qualities

Great communicators

Detail-oriented problem solver

LOOKING FOR…

A globally recognised undergraduate degree

Opportunities to work closely with the industry

An innovative learning process that allows students to apply theory into practice

Global internship opportunities

Engage in groundbreaking research at the forefront of the discipline

TO BECOME

Highly skilled professionals with academically sharpened real-world expertise in the discipline with a versatile skill set

Eligible for advanced career placements in diverse industries anywhere in the world

Eligibility Criteria

General intake

(i) At least three simple passes (S) in three subjects in Physical Science Stream in one and the same sitting at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination conducted by the Department of Examinations of Sri Lanka or equivalent qualification ; or

(ii) At least three simple passes (S) in two subjects in Physical Science Stream or Biology Stream or Commerce Stream and at least a simple pass (S) in Information and Communication Technology as the third subject at the same sitting at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination conducted by the Department of Examinations of Sri Lanka or equivalent qualification;
and
At least a Credit Pass (C) in Mathematics at the G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination conducted by the Department of Examinations of Sri Lanka.

RECOGNITION

RECOGNISED BY

This degree has been recognized by the Ministry of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education.

UGC

MEMBER OF ACU

SLTC is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities

ACU

MEMBER OF SLANSHEI

SLTC is a member of the Sri Lanka Association of Non-State Higher Education Institutes.

SLANSHEI

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PROGRAMME CURRICULUM

The curriculum combines mathematics, statistics, computing, and business management. It begins with fundamental courses in statistics, probability, programming, calculus, and economics, then progresses to advanced topics such as machine learning, econometrics, optimization, big data analytics, and artificial intelligence.

Students also develop practical skills through data visualization, database systems, statistical modelling, and forecasting techniques. The programme culminates with an industrial training component and a research project, allowing students to apply analytical methods to real-world business problems.

Year 1

Semester 1

AST1201 Foundation of Statistics
AST1202 Foundation of Probability Theory
ABA1301 Management Fundamentals
ABA1202 Microeconomics
CCS0300 Programming Fundamentals with Python
SMA0302 Introductory Calculus

Semester 2

SMA1301 Intermediate Calculus
CSD2301 Business Communication
AST1303 Probability and Statistical Distributions
AST1204 Statistical Inference
AMA1201 Foundation Mathematics
ABA1203 Macroeconomics
ABA1304 Financial Management

Year 2

Semester 1

AST2201 Statistics Lab – R package
AST2302 Statistical Modelling with Regression Analysis
ABA2301 Feature Engineering for Machine Learning
ABA2202 Organizational Behaviour
AMA2201 Applied Linear Algebra
AMA2202 Mathematical Methods

Semester 2

AST2303 Time Series and Forecasting
AST2204 Non-Parametric Techniques
ABA2303 Introduction to Machine Learning
ABA2304 Marketing Management
ABA2305 Human Resources Management
AMA2203 Modeling and Scientific Computing I

Year 3

Semester 1

ABA3301 Machine Learning for Predictive Data Analysis
ABA3202 Business Analytics Consulting
ABA3303 Combinatorial Optimization
ABA3304 Econometrics Models
ABA3305 Mathematical Modeling for Business Analytics
ABA3306 Data Structures and Algorithms
AMA3201 Modeling & Scientific Computing II

Semester 2

ABA3307 Data Visualization for Decision Makers
ABA3308 Database Management
ABA3309 Operations and Supply Chain Management
ABA3310 Business Information System
ABA3311 Research Methods for Business Analytics

Year 4

Semester 1

ABA4301 Artificial Intelligence
ABA4302 Big Data Analytics
ABA4203 Innovation and Technology
ABA4304 Agent Based Modeling & Statistical Simulation
ABA4305 Managing High-Growth Businesses
ABA4306 Enterprise Risk Management
ABA4207 Social Enterprise Models

Semester 2

ABA4608 Business Analytics Research Project
ABA4609 Industrial Training

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Payment and Refund Policy

1 . Refunds – Registration Fee/ Down Payment/ Semester Payments

1.1. Students are refunded their registration fee/Down Payment in the following circumstances and all the refunds are facilitated only within a year,

a. If the student does not meet at least three Simple Passes (S) in three subjects in the Physical Science Stream, or at least three Simple Passes (S) in two subjects in the Physical Science, Biology, or Commerce Stream and at least a Simple Pass (S) in Information and Communication Technology as the third subject, obtained at one and the same sitting at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination conducted by the Department of Examinations of Sri Lanka (or an equivalent qualification); and a Credit Pass (C) in Mathematics at the G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination conducted by the Department of Examinations of Sri Lanka.

b. If a paid student is selected to follow the degree under the MOHE loan scheme within the first semester

c. A qualified Doctor’s recommendation is given to the student, that the student is unable to participate in academic activities due to mental or physical conditions.

1.2. University Semester fees are refunded only when a student fails the GCE Advanced Level examination. In all other cases, students must pay the semester fee.

1.3. If a student gets selected to MOHE after the 1st Semester completion, the university will not refund the paid amount but will allow them to continue the degree as MOHE students.

2 . Invoicing

2.1. Invoices are raised based on the time of registration, prevailing discount schemes, and timing of the payment scheme selected by the student. Further, all invoices must be settled within the specified period mentioned on the invoice.

3 . Penalties

3.1. Management may charge penalty charges based on the late payment dates and the penalty rates will be changed based on the discretion of the management.

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Your future path

Graduates of the BSc (Hons) in Business Analytics programme can pursue diverse career pathways in data-driven industries. The programme equips students with strong foundations in statistics, programming, machine learning, and business decision-making, enabling them to work in roles that require analytical thinking and data interpretation.

Graduates may also pursue postgraduate studies in fields such as Data Science, Business Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Statistics, or Management. The analytical and computational skills developed in the programme are highly valued across sectors such as banking, finance, insurance, retail, logistics, information technology, and consulting.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the BSc (Hons) in Business Analytics programme are well prepared for careers in organizations that rely on data-driven decision making. The programme develops strong competencies in statistical analysis, data management, programming, machine learning, and business strategy, enabling graduates to analyze complex datasets and support informed managerial decisions.

Career opportunities exist across a wide range of industries such as banking and finance, insurance, information technology, consulting, retail, logistics, telecommunications, and the public sector. In these sectors, professionals with business analytics expertise contribute to areas such as data analysis, business intelligence, predictive modelling, operational optimization, and strategic planning.

Graduates may work in analytical and decision-support roles within organizations, for example as data analysts, business analysts, analytics consultants, or business intelligence specialists etc. In addition, the strong quantitative and analytical foundation provided by the programme also enables graduates to pursue postgraduate studies and research in fields such as business analytics, data science, statistics, artificial intelligence, and management.

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