BSc (Hons) in Data Science

3-year bachelor’s degree programme awarded by Coventry University at NIBM, part-time in Kirulapone (NIC), Peradeniya (KIC) and 1 more.

NIBM

Awarded by

Coventry University

LevelBachelors
Duration3 Years
Study modepart-time

Overview

About this course

BSc (Hons) in Data Science is a 3-year bachelor’s degree programme taught within the Business Analytics Center at NIBM. The degree is awarded by Coventry University. The entry requirements describe separate entry points, so applicants with earlier NIBM awards or equivalent qualifications may join at a later stage. The study plan moves through Advanced Diploma in Data Science, Higher National Diploma in Data Science and BSc (Hons) in Data Science in sequence. Modules named on the NIBM page include Introduction to Programming in Python and R, Data Structures and Algorithms, Case Study in Data Science, Financial Analytics and Industrial Training. The programme is available part-time and is taught in English. It is listed at Kirulapone (NIC), Peradeniya (KIC) and Matara, and not every intake runs at every location. NIBM has not confirmed a start date on the programme page, so ask the campus about the next intake. Fees, start dates and entry criteria can change, so confirm them with NIBM before you apply.

Modules

32 modules
Introduction to Programming in Python and R
Calculus for Data Science
Linear Algebra for Data Science
Statistics 1 for Data Science and Business Analytics
Cloud Computing
Data Science for Business and Digital Marketing
Data Structures and Algorithms
Data Wrangling
Statistics 2 for Data Science and Business Analytics
SQL Databases for Data Science and Business Analytics
Use of NoSQL Databases for Data Science
Storytelling with Data
Case Study in Data Science

Entry requirements

Academic Entry Requirement

Year 01: Advanced Diploma in Data Science

G.C.E. A/L qualification with 3 Simple Passes (i.e. 3 S Passes) from the Physical / Bio Science stream OR Technology Stream.

Year 02: Higher National Diploma in Data Science
  • Those who have completed the Advanced Diploma in Data Science from the NIBM
  • Lateral entry points: Those who have completed the Advanced Diploma in a discipline with significant IT, Computing, Mathematics and Statistics content in a recognised institution (upon review by the Data Science academic panel of NIBM) are eligible to enroll for the 2nd year of the degree.
Year 03: BSc (Hons) in Data Science
  • Successful completion of Higher National Diploma in Data Science from NIBM
  • Lateral entry points: Those who have completed the Higher National Diploma in a discipline with significant IT, Computing, Mathematics and Statistics content in a recognised institution (eligibility will be reviewed by Coventry University) with 2.5 years’ experience in the relevant field are eligible to enroll for the final year of the degree.

Fees & scholarships

Local students

LKR 1,700,000total
Total of the per-year course fees NIBM publishes (Year 1: LKR 300,000; Year 2: LKR 400,000; Year 3: LKR 1,000,000). Registration fees (LKR 5,000, LKR 8,000) are charged separately.

Facilities

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Key information

Level

bachelors

Duration

3 Years · part-time

Location

Colombo, Colombo, Peradeniya, Galle, Matara, Kurunegala

Fees

LKR 1,700,000 · Local

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Upcoming intakes

No upcoming intakes listed
Verified informationOct 14, 2026

Related study areas

Data ScienceComputer ScienceComputing

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