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Data Science

BSc (Hons) in Data Science
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DURATION 4 Year(s)
LANGUAGE English
LOCATION Residential Campus
Intake March & September
Mode Of Study Full-time
Format In-person

Data Science

This programme leads to a Bachelor of Science Degree in Information Technology, specialised in Data Science. The discipline refers to the study of data and information and the conversion of it into useful intelligence that organisations can use to address complex challenges, make informed strategic decisions, and improve performance.

This interdisciplinary field requires both technical expertise and business acumen. A solid foundation in the analytical aspect of big data including Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence is necessary for a student of this discipline.

Taught by a faculty of acclaimed professionals, avid researchers and veteran academics specialised in the discipline, studying data science at SLTC provides students with an ideal opportunity to hone their technical skills, receive thorough knowledge and be exposed to the workings of the industry. Students will also receive the opportunity to contribute to ongoing high-end research projects conducted in collaboration with local and global organisations. At SLTC they will be welcomed into a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship propelled by research.

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this programme

IS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE…

Intellectually curious with great analytical and problem-solving skills

Possessing an aptitude for mathematics and science

Technologically savvy programming enthusiasts interested in working with data

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

Data Scientists

Intelligence Analysts

Statisticians

Data Engineers

Professionals that serve all modern industries to make data driven informed decisions

Eligibility Criteria

General intake

(i) Three (3) Simple passes (“S”) in Physical Science stream or Engineering Technology stream in one and the same sitting at the GCE A/L (Advanced Level)
Examination conducted by the Department of Examinations of Sri Lanka or
equivalent qualification.; Or

(ii) Three (3) Simple passes (“S”) in any stream in one and the same sitting at the GCE A/L (Advanced Level) Examination conducted by the Department of
Examinations of Sri Lanka or equivalent qualification and a Credit Pass (“C”) in Mathematics at the GCE O/L (Ordinary Level) Examination conducted by the
Department of Examinations of Sri Lanka or equivalent qualification with the SLTC bridging programme.

RECOGNITION

RECOGNISED BY THE UGC

This degree has been recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC)

UGC

MEMBER OF ACU

SLTC Research University is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities

ACU

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PROGRAMME CURRICULUM

The Data Science degree program at SLTC is a four-year undergraduate program that covers a broad range of topics in the fields of data science.

The curriculum includes courses in Big Data, Data Warehousing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

In addition to the below listed modules, the Winning Edge Undergraduate Skill Development Programme of SLTC is offered to the students with the objective of producing multitalented professionals equipped with the necessary skills and competencies on the four skills of
communication:
Writing, Speaking, Reading and Listening, in English medium.

The modules are conducted in four
levels: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum based on the competency level of the students. Completion of this full programme is a mandatory graduation requirement.

Year 1

Semester 1:
CCS1300 Programming Concepts
CCS1301 Computer Systems
CCS1302 Internet Technologies
CCS1310 Professional Practice
CCS1311 Mathematics for Computing (with Programming)
SMA0301 Pre-Calculus

Semester 2:
CCS1303 Object Oriented Programming
CCS1304 Data Technologies
CCS1305 Communication Protocols and Models
CCS2301 Business Analysis and Software Design
SMA0302 Introductory Calculus
CCS3302 Entrepreneurship & Start-up Culture

Year 2

Semester 1:
CCS2300 Data structures and algorithms
CCS1306 Information Security
CCS2302 Cloud Computing Fundamentals
SMA1301 Intermediate Calculus
CEA2301 Effective Communication
CCS2310 Programming with Vectors and Matrices

Semester 2:
CCS2303 Operating Systems and Platforms
CCS2311 Human Factors in Computer Systems
SMA2306 Probability & Statistics
CCS2360 Technology Challenge Competition
SMA2202 Linear Algebra
CCS2313 Project Management

Year 3

Semester 1:
SMA2307 Discrete Mathematics
CCS3307 Data Warehousing
CCS3356 Natural Language Processing
CCS3308 Virtualization and Containers
CCS3360 Technology Challenge Competition

Semester 2:
CCS3302 Introduction to Research Methods
CCS3440 Artificial Intelligence
CCS3309 Big Data
CCS3342 Business Intelligence (Business Analytics)
CCS3301 Final Year Project I

Year 4

Semester 1:
CCS4340 Machine Learning
IHM1301 Human Behaviour and Ethics
CCS4301 Final Year Project II
SMA2305 Numerical Analysis 3
CDS43X1 Technical Elective 1 (Elective)
CDS43X2 Technical Elective 2 (Elective)

Semester 2:
CCS4601 Industrial Training
CDS43X3 Technical Elective 3 (Elective)
CDS43X4 Technical Elective 4 (Elective)

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Academic panel

Sampath Deegalla
Eng. Sampath Deegalla Dean of Faculty of Computing & IT
Dhammika Elkaduwe
Dr. Dhammika Elkaduwe Department Head
Mahima Weerasinghe
Dr. Mahima Weerasinghe Department Head
Nuwan Vithanage
Dr. Nuwan Vithanage Senior Lecturer (Grade II)
Swapna Premasiri
Ms. Swapna Premasiri Joint Department Head
Isuru Supasan
Mr. Isuru Supasan Lecturer
Sewmi Herath
Ms. Sewmi Herath Lecturer

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course fees

A semester fee of Rs. 275,000 will have to be paid to SLTC for a period of 4 years. (Please Note that a year comprises of 2 Semesters)

Refunds – Admission Fees and Semester Fee
1.1. Students are eligible for a registration fee refund under the following circumstances, and all refunds are processed within the same year.
a) Students who enroll pending results will be entitled to a refund of the course fee if they fail to achieve the minimum requirement of 3 advanced level simple passes. Proof of A/L results will be mandatory for refund eligibility.
1.2. University semester fees are refundable only in the case of a student’s failure in the GCE Advanced Level examination. For all other situations, students are required to pay the semester fees and it is non-refundable.
1.3. If a student is selected for MOHE after the 1st semester, the university will not refund the paid amounts (admission fee & semester fee, etc.) but will allow them to continue their degree as MOHE students.

Invoicing
2.1. Invoices are generated based on the AL results of the student. All GCE Advanced Level results should be verified and confirmed by the registrar department before being sent to the finance department.
2.2. If a student registers with pending results, the fee is initially determined assuming three simple passes (SSS). After the student receives the actual results, the invoice will be adjusted accordingly. Any additional fees paid by the student at that time will be transferred to the next semester fee.
2.3. Students are required to pay semester fees within the specified due date in the invoice. (Any delays will restrict facility access after a five-day grace period)

Discount Schemes – September 2023 Intake
3.1. Students who pay the registration fee (Rs. 27,500) at an exhibition/open day or any other marketing event related to the September 2023 intake will receive a 10% discount on the September 2023 semester fee.
3.2. Applicants who pay the fees for 2 full semesters (1 year) for the September 2023 intake within the due date (+/- 5 working days) will receive a 10% discount on the entire course fee.
3.3. Applicants who pay the fees for 8 full semesters (4 years) for the September 2023 intake within the due date (+/- 5 working days) will receive a 20% discount on the entire course fee.

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Account name: SLT Campus

Account No: 204-1-001-0-0008426

NDB BANK

Account name: SLT Campus (Pvt) Ltd

Account No: 101-00061-3388

SEYLAN BANK

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Account No: 067013076403001

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Your future path

Internships and Training
Making our graduates industry-ready, and enhancing their capacities to integrate into evolving technological advancements, is paramount for us. Ensuring the future-readiness of our young technologists for them
to take on the industry, is at the forefront of our mission. Which is why they are trained at top-tier local and international organisations prior to their graduation.

Centre for Entrepreneurship Development
Centre for Entrepreneurship Development at SLTC Research University was established to promote a culture of entrepreneurship among our graduates and staff through entrepreneurship research, education and a start-up support system. In 2021 SLTC Launched “SLTC Ventures”, a signature programme to incubate entrepreneurship ventures of graduates and staff of SLTC.

Career Opportunities
A world of opportunities awaits the SLTC Graduate; Competent,
Confident and Charismatic. These are a few roles that our
graduates can pursue

Data Analyst
Data Engineer
Applications Architect
Business Data Analyst
Risk Management Analyst

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