Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences

Bachelor of Data Science (BDatSci) - Analytics, Behavioural Economics and Statistical Learning

Bachelor 4 years Full-time NSFAS Funded
Programme Overview
Qualification
Bachelor
Duration
4 Years
NQF Level
7
Campus
Main Campus
Language
Afrikaans and English
Study Mode
Full-time
About This Programme

An interfaculty programme offered through the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences with focal areas in Analytics and Optimisation, Behavioural Economics, and Statistical Learning. Prepares highly numerate graduates for data-driven careers.

Admission Requirements

Required Subjects

  • Mathematics 6 70–79%
  • English or Afrikaans Home Language 4 50–59%

Additional Requirements

  • NSC aggregate of at least 80% excluding Life Orientation
  • Mathematics 80%
  • Afrikaans or English Home Language 60% OR Afrikaans or English First Additional Language 75%
This is an interfaculty programme. Very high entry requirements. NSC aggregate of at least 80% (excluding Life Orientation).
Career Opportunities
Data scientist, business analyst, operations researcher Behavioural economist, statistical modeller Machine learning engineer, AI specialist
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