B.Sc. in Data Science and Business Analytics at HSNC University

If you are looking at B.Sc. in Data Science and Business Analytics, HSNC University in Mumbai runs it as a 3-year, full-time undergraduate course. The total fee on record is ₹1.84 lakh – ₹4.51 lakh, which works out to about ₹61,000 a year.

At its core, the programme covers turning raw data into decisions: statistics, Python and SQL, data cleaning, visualisation and machine learning.

HSNC University is a other institute, founded in 2020. This page brings together what is on record for this course at HSNC University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most B.Sc programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations, the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means turning raw data into decisions: statistics, Python and SQL, data cleaning, visualisation and machine learning. Typical first jobs: data analyst, data scientist, business analyst or analytics consultant. Many graduates also go on to a master's degree.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask HSNC University for the current semester-wise plan.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Sc programmes at HSNC University as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with HSNC University before you pay anything.

To be considered for B.Sc. in Data Science and Business Analytics, you usually need Class 12 with Science subjects.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through CUET and merit. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check HSNC University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take CUET and merit and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to HSNC University on its website (kccollege.edu.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The latest placement figures on record (2021) show a median package of ₹5.25 lakh at HSNC University. 181 of 1,420 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

For B.Sc. in Data Science and Business Analytics specifically, the average salary on record is ₹2.5 lakh a year.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

HSNC University runs 9 B.Sc specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
• B.Sc. in Computer Science
• B.Sc. in Information Technology
• B.Sc. in Biotechnology
• B.Sc. in Data Science and Business Analytics
• Bachelor of Science in Yoga
• B.Sc. in Yoga
• B.Sc. in Yoga (Hons.)

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Are you genuinely interested in turning raw data into decisions? You will spend 3 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹1.84 lakh – ₹4.51 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does HSNC University compare with other colleges offering B.Sc in and around Mumbai?