B.Sc. Data Science & Business Analytics

The B.Sc. Data Science & Business Analytics at Podar World College is offered through the University of London, with academic direction from LSE. It is one of the most forward-looking and in-demand degrees available to students in Mumbai today — designed for students who want to work at the intersection of data, business, and technology. From machine learning to statistical modelling and business intelligence, this programme builds the skills that global organisations are actively seeking and struggling to find.

B.Sc. Data Science & Business Analytics

Programme Overview

This programme prepares students for careers in data science, analytics, and the growing fields where data-driven decision-making is central. Students develop expertise in programming for data science, machine learning, advanced statistics, applied modelling, and business analytics — alongside foundational economics and business knowledge that gives their technical skills real-world context.

Developed by LSE academics, the curriculum is informed by the latest developments in data science and analytics, ensuring that graduates are prepared not just for today's roles but for the rapidly evolving data landscape of the next decade. This degree is ideal for students who are comfortable with mathematics and statistics, interested in technology, and want to apply data to solve real business problems.

What You Will Learn

The programme offers a structured curriculum that builds knowledge progressively across three years.

Year 1
Introduction to Economics
Mathematical Statistics
Algebra
Calculus
Year 2
Elements of Econometrics
Business Analytics & Prediction
Advanced Statistics
Methods for Market Research
Year 3
Machine Learning
Programming for Data Science
E-Business Innovation
Macro/Micro Economics Elective

Disclaimer: The list includes a combination of certain compulsory and optional subjects (not limited to) offered under the degree, subject to fulfilment of the respective prerequisites, co-requisites, and university validation.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the B.Sc. Data Science & Business Analytics are equipped for a wide range of careers in business, finance, and beyond:

Data scientist and data analyst roles
Business intelligence and analytics
Machine learning and AI development
Market research and consumer insights
Financial data analysis and quantitative research
Postgraduate study in data science or CS

Frequently Asked Questions

No prior coding experience is required to apply. The programme builds programming skills from the ground up through the 'Programming for Data Science' module. However, students who are comfortable with mathematics and statistics will have an advantage.
Yes. Machine Learning is a dedicated third-year subject in this programme, alongside Programming for Data Science — ensuring students graduate with practical, hands-on data science skills.
3 years, full time, at the Podar World College campus in Juhu, Mumbai.
Yes — data science and analytics roles are among the fastest-growing and highest-paying careers in India. Companies across finance, e-commerce, healthcare, and technology are actively seeking data-skilled graduates, and supply is consistently below demand.
Yes. All PWC students simultaneously pursue a UGC-recognised degree from Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU) — free of cost.