B.Sc in Data Science is a course that comprises the use of Machine Learning, Big Data Analytics, Statistics and other related topics to understand the phenomena or issue with respect to a group of real time data.
B.Sc in Data Science is a very popular program among students in abroad and in India as well, because of the increasing demand and the varied scopes in the market research companies, tech companies, energy sectors and in consultancies.
Admission to this course is normally done based on the merit of the student and in the scores of the entrance tests. The basic eligibility requirement for this program is class 12 degree in Science stream, with the compulsory subjects Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Currently many top universities are offering this course, and it’s approved by UGC. Main B.Sc Data Science topics include Operating Systems, Python Programming, Data Visualizations, Cloud Computing, Machine Learning, etc.
The average course fee can be from INR 3 - 6 Lakhs. Also, after completing this course, Graduates can get average salary from INR 5 LPA to 8 LPA. However, based on the expertise of the candidate the salary can be INR 16 LPA.
The top companies that hire B.Sc Data Science graduates are : Cognizant, TCS, E&Y, Accenture, Amazon, Publicis Sapient, MuSigma, etc.