Bachelor of Data Science

Bachelor of Data Science is a Bachelor program taught at Amoud University, Somalia. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 years full-time) options.

The Bachelor of Data Science at Amoud University trains students in the interdisciplinary field of data science, focusing on collecting, manipulating, and analyzing large data sets to produce useful insights. Students learn programming languages such as Python and R, statistical tools, and data-driven technologies. The program includes foundational courses in the first year and advances to specialized data science topics including machine learning, cloud computing, big data analytics, and project management. The course structure spans four years over eight semesters with examinations, coursework, a substantial project, and a required 300-hour internship in a professional setting. It prepares graduates to become data science experts suited for industries like healthcare, finance, marketing, and policy-making, particularly addressing gaps in Africa's skilled workforce.

Modules

• Introduction to reading
• Introduction to writing
• Introduction to biology
• Arabic language
• Pre-calculus
• English academic writing
• Islamic studies
• Introduction to probability and statistics
• Fundamentals of information technology
• Fundamentals of computer networks
• Introduction to data analytics and statistical packages
• Computer architecture and organization

The minimum requirements for admission in Bachelor of Data Science at Amoud University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Amoud University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Amoud University as pre-requiste for admission in Bachelor of Data Science.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Applicants must hold a Somaliland GCSE of at least Grade “C”, or its equivalent from a recognized examination body, and successfully complete a one-year freshman programme at Amoud University with a GPA of at least 2.00. Additional conditions may be specified by the Faculty of Computing.

Please check detail of study units at https://amouduniversity.org/faculties/faculty-of-computing-ict/bachelor-of-data-science