The Bachelor of Data Science study plan at Higher Colleges of Technology is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 120 credit hours across 38 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Year 1 - Semester 115 credits
Code
Course
Credits
CIS 1313
Introduction to Computer Systems and Networks
3
CIS 1203
Web Technologies
3
CIS 1603
Programming I
3
LSM 1013
Mathematics for Computing
3
LSC 1103
Professional Written Communication
3
Year 1 - Semester 215 credits
Code
Course
Credits
CIS 1213
Introduction to Information Security
3
CIS 1303
Database Systems
3
CIS 1613
Programming II
3
CIS 1703
Introductory Statistics and Probability
3
LSS 1133
Critical Thinking and Research Skills
3
Year 2 - Semester 115 credits
Code
Course
Credits
CIS 2033
User Centered Design
3
CIS 2023
Applied Discrete Mathematics
3
CIS 2213
Full-stack Web Application Development
3
CIS 2113
Introduction to Software Engineering
3
CIS 2603
Artificial Intelligence Foundations
3
Year 2 - Semester 215 credits
Code
Course
Credits
CDS 2413
Programming for Data Science
3
CDS 2433
Business Process Modeling and Optimization
3
CDS 2443
Advanced Database Systems
3
CSE 2623
Algorithms and Data Structures
3
AES 1003
Emirati Studies
3
Year 3 - Semester 115 credits
Code
Course
Credits
CDS 3513
Data Mining Techniques
3
CDS 3523
Statistical Inference
3
CDS 3533
Big Data Analytics
3
CDS 3543
Data Visualization for Decision Making
3
CIS 3603
Project Management
3
Year 3 - Semester 215 credits
Code
Course
Credits
CDS 3613
Enterprise Solution Management
3
CDS 3623
Data Mining for Enterprise Solutions
3
CDS 3633
Machine Learning for Business Analytics
3
CDS 3643
Time Series Analysis and Forecasting
3
CIS 3503
Technopreneurship
3
Year 4 - Semester 115 credits
Code
Course
Credits
CDS 4716
Apprenticeship I
6
CDS 4723
Capstone Project I
3
CDS 4733
Business Process Automation
3
CDS 4000
4000 Level Elective
Elective
3
Year 4 - Semester 215 credits
Code
Course
Credits
CDS 4816
Apprenticeship II
6
CDS 4823
Capstone Project II
3
CDS 4833
IT and Data Strategy and Governance
3
CDS 4001
4000 Level Elective
Elective
3
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering.
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Frequently asked questions about Bachelor of Data Science
How many credit hours is Bachelor of Data Science at Higher Colleges of Technology?
Bachelor of Data Science at Higher Colleges of Technology requires completing 120 credit hours to graduate, spread across 38 courses.
How many years is Bachelor of Data Science at Higher Colleges of Technology?
The study plan for Bachelor of Data Science spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Bachelor of Data Science award?
Bachelor of Data Science at Higher Colleges of Technology awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 120 credit hours.
Is Bachelor of Data Science offered at other universities?
Yes, Bachelor of Data Science is offered at at least 4 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.