Foundation Course in Data Science

1-year foundation programme at NIBM, full-time in Kirulapone (NIC) and Peradeniya (KIC).

LevelFoundation
Duration1 Year
Study modefull-time

Overview

About this course

Foundation Course in Data Science is a 1-year foundation programme taught within the Business Analytics Center at NIBM. Modules named on the NIBM page include Introduction to Calculus for Data Science, Introduction to Business Statistics for Data Science, Introduction to Business Management, Introduction to Finance and Introduction to programming in Python. The programme is available full-time and is taught in English. It is listed at Kirulapone (NIC) and Peradeniya (KIC), 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

10 modules
Modules10 modules
Introduction to Calculus for Data Science
Introduction to Linear Algebra for Data Science
Introduction to Business Statistics for Data Science
Business English
Introduction to Business Management
Academic Writing
Introduction to Finance
Introduction to Data Analysis using Excel and SPSS
Introduction to programming in Python
Introduction to programming in R

Entry requirements

Academic Entry Requirement

Admission criteria

G.C.E Ordinary Level or Cambridge Ordinary Level or EDEXCEL Ordinary Level Examinations (5 credit passes including Mathematics, English Language and Information Technology related subjects).

Fees & scholarships

Local students

LKR 300,000total
Registration fee of LKR 8,000 is charged separately.

Facilities

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Key information

Level

foundation

Duration

1 Year ยท full-time

Location

Colombo, Colombo, Peradeniya, Galle, Matara, Kurunegala

Fees

LKR 300,000 ยท Local

See fees & scholarships

Upcoming intakes

No upcoming intakes listed
Verified informationOct 14, 2026

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