The BSc in Data Science and Business Analytics prepares you for postgraduate opportunities and rewarding careers in data science, analytics and other growing fields.

With Academic direction from the globally renowned London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) this degree enables students of various backgrounds to earn a world-class degree without relocating. It is available to study independently online or through a Recognised Teaching Centre.

By studying this programme, you will learn how to:

conduct data analysis and draw actional conclusions from computer output.
use complex mathematical and statistical models to tackle real-world problems.
navigate the intersection of business, management and data.

Assessment

Each module is assessed by an unseen written exam, which is usually held in May or June. You can sit your exams at any approved centre around the world. These centres charge a fee for hosting the exams.

Your exam is set and assessed by academics at LSE, ensuring that your degree is of the same standard as those studying on-campus in London.

If you study the following courses from the Information System selection group, you will also need to undertake a project or coursework.

Career opportunities

As the world becomes ever more data-driven, analytical skills are in high demand but very short supply. Few companies are exploiting quantitative techniques to their full potential, often due to a lack of in-house expertise.

By pursuing undergraduate level study in data science and business analytics, graduates will be highly sought-after by employers as the race to gain a competitive edge in the data arena intensifies. From asset management to pharmaceuticals, retail to insurance, the future is bright for any aspiring data scientist.