About the School

Birla School of Applied Sciences is one of the top emerging schools/colleges in India. When knowledge of science is applied to develop more practical applications, it becomes applied science. for example: technology or inventions. A graduate of Applied Science programme is mentored to develop professional management skills and meet the demand for leadership of highly technical professionals in the workplace. This school currently offers B.Sc. (Data Science-Hons.)

The Birla School of Applied Sciences (BSAS), Birla Global University offers academic, research, training, and extension programmes to train the students with industry-relevant skills, knowledge and understanding. To help them excel in Industry 4.0 and to prepare them for the needs of Industry 5.0, the school currently focuses on unique courses like Data Science and Certificate courses like Applied Data Analytics. Observing the vibrant nature of such courses, the faculty of BSAS engages qualified academicians, practitioners, industry experts, and entrepreneurs to conduct more knowledge enhancement classes. Its curricula and pedagogy is oriented as per the National Education Policy (NEP 2020) and industry requirements. BSAS has identified and augmented the potential of innovative minds in the country for technical and social innovation.

Data Science is one such opportunity which many youngsters look up to, especially in a country like India, where the millennials have an impressive presence. The growth in Data and the concurrent increase in the need to manage them have made companies search for qualified professionals who are proficient in it. Data Science involves analysing data by using automated methods and extract insights that help in making strategic business solutions. Data Scientists are the modern day heroes who will perform this job, and their demand is increasing exponentially.

B.Sc. Hons. (Data Science) is a 3 year full-time course that comes under the domains of Computer Science, Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence. Data Science is an interdisciplinary subject that includes the use of Statistics, Big Data Analytics, Machine Learning and related aspects in order to understand the problem or phenomena with respect to a set of real-world data. This course is greatly appreciated among students in India and Abroad due to its progressively high importance and diverse future scope in tech companies, consultancies, market research companies and energy sector.

B.Sc. Data Science(Hons.) is intended to provide a comprehensive knowledge of big data techniques, and their applications for effective decision making in improving business processes. This course spreads over six semesters. The programme curriculum has been designed with feedback from industry and academia. The main attraction of the programme is live projects during 3rd year in which students will explore their knowledge while working on real-world business problems.

Facilities

Facilities for learning

• World-class classrooms fully equipped with multimedia facilities – based on
  Participatory style of learning.
• State of the art library with access to world class facilities for academic
  learning.
• Fully-residential, air-conditioned and Wi-Fi campus with state-of-the-art infrastructure.
• Provision of an environment which promotes team-work while maintaining
  the individuality.

Program / Courses

• B.SC. Hons. Data Science

FAQs

• Q1. How can I obtain an admission brochure?
  
  Admission Brochure can be downloaded from our website or it can be obtained from BGU Campus.

• Q2. What is the process of admission to the program?
  
  Eligible candidate needs to fill online form with the prescribed fee. The admission department will inform about next steps.

• Q3. Can a student apply for admission if the results for qualifying examination are awaited?
  
  Yes, Students appearing in the qualifying examination can apply. However, their admission shall be provisional and subject to confirmation upon obtaining qualifying marks.

• Q4. What is the deadline for admission?
  
  The last date for submitting completed application form is given in Admission Brochure and on university website.

• Q5. What are the different payment options available for taking the admission?
  
  Demand Draft, Cheque, Credit Card and online payment facilities are available.

• Q6. Does BGU arrange educational loan?
  
  The courses are credible and popular. Educational loans are provided by all nationalized banks. Students have to approach the Bank of their choice.

• Q7. Is there any scholarship/ fee waiver/ free-ship for the meritorious students?
  
  Yes, according to the University norms.

• Q8. What is minimum attendance requirement to appear in semester examinations?
  
  Minimum attendance requirement to appear in the end-term examination in each semester is 75%.

• Q9. Do I get practical experience while studying?
  
  Yes. Faculty members assign different live projects and discuss relevant cases to connect theory to practice. Students are also guided to visit industries and locations for practical exposure.

• Q10. Are students required to write dissertation during the course?
  
  Yes. Dissertation is a requirement of the degree as per the course curriculum

• Q11. Are sufficient books/journals are available in the library?
  
  Yes. The central library is empowered with text books, reference books and journals of national and international repute. Online databases of national and international Journals and cases including SCC Online, ProQuest etc can be accessed in the digital library.

• Q12. What are the library timings?
  
  Library timings are from 9:00am – 9:00pm.

• Q13. Is the campus WIFI enabled?
  
  Yes. The campus is Wi-fi enabled and is equipped with latest computing facilities. All computers are connected to the internet with a bandwidth of 110 Mbps.

• Q14. Is course material provided by the University or the books are included in the fee structure?
  
  No. Facilities of digital-library and law library are available. The relevant readings and cases may be provided by the concerned teacher online.

• Q15. What is the mode of transport to and from the University?
  
  The University provides transport facilities between the campus and Bhubaneswar city during fixed days/timings.

• Q16. Which is the nearest railway station from the campus?
  
  Bhubaneswar Railway Station is 13.5 kms away from the campus.

• Q17. Is there any canteen facility available in the campus?
  
  Yes.

• Q18. What is the anti-ragging policy in Birla Global University?
  
  Birla Global University has a well-defined anti-ragging policy for all its. University has constituted University level Anti Ragging Committee and Anti Ragging Squads to check the menace of ragging in the campus in conformity with the guidelines issued by the UGC.

• Q19. Whether placement assistance is provided?
  
  In addition to all Master degree students, students pursuing BBA,LL.B.( Hons.) and B.Sc. Data Sc.(Hons.) are provided with necessary training for personality development and preparation to appear different recruitment process. Though the school doesn’t guarantee any job placement, students are assisted by the central placement cell i.e Center for Corporate Relation (CCR) to explore job opportunities and get placed.

• Q20. Whether facilities for sports and recreation are there?
  
  Yes, all modern amenities for indoor and outdoor sports are there. In fact Birla Global University is renowned for hosting many national level sports events at its campus.

Placement

Birla Global University has a central placement cell that takes care of the university placements.