The Bachelor of Science (BS) in IT & Data Science (Top-up) is a programme designed for individuals who already hold a relevant diploma or higher qualification in a related field and wish to upgrade their knowledge and skills in IT and data science. The programme typically builds on foundational knowledge of information technology, mathematics, and computer science to provide students with advanced knowledge and practical skills in data analysis, data management, and data visualization.
DURATION
12 - 18 months
MODE OF LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT
Regular / Blended / Online / Self-paced
PAYMENT TERMS
One-time or Installment Payments
WORKLOAD
10-12 hrs per week
CONTACT
Career Outcomes
Upon completion of the programme, graduates can pursue careers as data analysts, data scientists, database administrators, business intelligence analysts, and software developers in a wide range of industries, including finance, healthcare, technology, and government.
Entry Requirements
1. Completion of a relevant diploma or advanced / higher diploma or an equivalent qualification in a related field.
2. Proficiency in the English language, which may be demonstrated through standardized tests such as TOEFL or IELTS, or EIU’s own English Proficiency Test. Those who had completed their previous education in the English medium would not be required any English proficiency test for entry into this programme.
3. Preferably in possession of at least 1-2 years of relevant work experience in the IT or data sciences field; Internship could be counted toward this requirement.
4. Able and willing to work remotely and independently.
Modules to be Completed
The specific courses and curriculum for BS in IT & Data Science (Top-up) at EIU-Paris include:
1. ITDS420 Data Structures and Algorithms (7.5 ECTS)
2. ITDS440 Statistical Analysis for Data Science (7.5 ECTS)
3. ITDS460 Data Analytics and Visualization (7.5 ECTS)
4. ITDS480 Database Management Systems (7.5 ECTS)
5. ITDS520 Big Data Technologies and Analytics (7.5 ECTS)
6. ITDS540 Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (7.5 ECTS)
7. ITDS560 Web and Mobile Application Development (7.5 ECTS)
8. ITDS580 Project Management (7.5 ECTS)
Total 60 ECTS
Note: Students would be required to complete a practical project paper / assignment / performance based task at the end of each course where they would creatively apply their knowledge and skills to solve real-world problems in the IT and data sciences field.
Admission Process
Applicants must:
- Submit all of the required documents via EIU official website.
- Get documents reviewed and verified by the EIU admissions team (around 5 working days).
- Receive enrollment confirmation with a Offer Letter and Invoice.
- Settle the payment.
- Receive Acceptance Letter.
- Start the programme.
Assessment Learning
Personalised exercises, assignments and/or quizzes are utilised throughout the course/programme to measure progress in learning. Such comprehensive assessment procedure is characterised by being diagnostic, formative (intervention-oriented), and summative.
Recognition, Accreditation & Membership
The European International University (EIU-Paris), is a private higher education establishment authorized by the French Ministry of Higher Education, Research, and Innovation, in accordance to and in compliance with the French Education Act: Code de l’Education Articles L 444-1 to 444-11 and R 444-1 to 444-28.
EIU-Paris is also internationally accredited by the Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges and Universities (ASIC). EIU is accredited with Premier University status by ASIC, UK, since 2nd October 2018. ASIC is recognized by UKVI in the UK, is a member of the CHEA International Quality Group (CIQG) in the USA and is listed in their International Directory. It is also a member of the British Quality Foundation (BQF), an affiliate of European Network for Quality Assurance (ENQA) and an institutional member of European Distance and E-Learning Network (EDEN).
EIU-Paris has also obtained accreditation candidacy status, and is currently pursuing programmatic accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), United States.
The European International University is further audited and quality assured, as well as ranked, by internationally acclaimed bodies such as QS, ACBSP, ECBE, BGA, ATHEA, and CEOWORLD Magazine.
For more information about EIU-Paris Recognition and Accreditation, please visit https://eiu.ac/recognition-and-accreditation/
Completion Requirements
100% completion of courses and assessment therein is required to be able to get certified in the said course and/or programme.
Graduation Requirements
To receive a degree in the programme of study, students must achieve the following:
- Complete the course as prescribed in the academic catalog under which the student enrolled.
- Complete unit and course requirements with a minimum of a 49% ECTS.
- Complete the programme of study within 150% of the published length of the programme.
Grading Scheme
The grading system is defined as follows:
| Pass: | |
| Higher Distinction | 90-100% |
| Distinction | 80-89% |
| First Division | 70-79% |
| Second Division | 60-69% |
| Satisfactory | 50-59% |
| Fail: | |
| Unsatisfactory | 49% and below |
Awards Upon Completion
For sample, click here
U.S. & Canada Equivalency
CERTIFIED COURSE-BY-COURSE FOREIGN ACADEMIC EVALUATION (U.S. & CANADA EQUIVALENCY):
EIU’s Degree programmes have been reviewed and evaluated against U.S. and Canadian standards and are certified to be equivalent to degrees conferred by Regionally Accredited Universities in the United States and Canada.
This means that the EIU Degree programmes meet full or partial requirements for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) promulgated by the United States Dept. of Homeland Security. Additionally, the EIU Degree programmes also meet requirements for continuing education and/or employment in the U.S. and Canada.
This evaluation is done following guidelines set by AACROA evaluation guidelines, as well as, based on best practices promulgated by The Association for International Credential Evaluation Professionals (TAICEP), the National Association of Graduate Admissions Professionals (NAGAP), The European Association for International Education (EAIE), and the Association of International Educators (NAFSA).
To see the samples of the CERTIFIED COURSE-BY-COURSE ACADEMIC EVALUATION (U.S. & Canada Equivalency) documents for EIU degree, click here
Career Outcomes
Upon completion of the programme, graduates can pursue careers as data analysts, data scientists, database administrators, business intelligence analysts, and software developers in a wide range of industries, including finance, healthcare, technology, and government.
Entry Requirements
1. Completion of a relevant diploma or advanced / higher diploma or an equivalent qualification in a related field.
2. Proficiency in the English language, which may be demonstrated through standardized tests such as TOEFL or IELTS, or EIU’s own English Proficiency Test. Those who had completed their previous education in the English medium would not be required any English proficiency test for entry into this programme.
3. Preferably in possession of at least 1-2 years of relevant work experience in the IT or data sciences field; Internship could be counted toward this requirement.
4. Able and willing to work remotely and independently.
Modules to be Completed
The specific courses and curriculum for BS in IT & Data Science (Top-up) at EIU-Paris include:
1. ITDS420 Data Structures and Algorithms (7.5 ECTS)
2. ITDS440 Statistical Analysis for Data Science (7.5 ECTS)
3. ITDS460 Data Analytics and Visualization (7.5 ECTS)
4. ITDS480 Database Management Systems (7.5 ECTS)
5. ITDS520 Big Data Technologies and Analytics (7.5 ECTS)
6. ITDS540 Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (7.5 ECTS)
7. ITDS560 Web and Mobile Application Development (7.5 ECTS)
8. ITDS580 Project Management (7.5 ECTS)
Total 60 ECTS
Note: Students would be required to complete a practical project paper / assignment / performance based task at the end of each course where they would creatively apply their knowledge and skills to solve real-world problems in the IT and data sciences field.
Admission Process
Applicants must:
- Submit all of the required documents via EIU official website.
- Get documents reviewed and verified by the EIU admissions team (around 5 working days).
- Receive enrollment confirmation with a Offer Letter and Invoice.
- Settle the payment.
- Receive Acceptance Letter.
- Start the programme.
Assessment Learning
Personalised exercises, assignments and/or quizzes are utilised throughout the course/programme to measure progress in learning. Such comprehensive assessment procedure is characterised by being diagnostic, formative (intervention-oriented), and summative.
Recognition, Accreditation & Membership
The European International University (EIU-Paris), is a private higher education establishment authorized by the French Ministry of Higher Education, Research, and Innovation, in accordance to and in compliance with the French Education Act: Code de l’Education Articles L 444-1 to 444-11 and R 444-1 to 444-28.
EIU-Paris is also internationally accredited by the Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges and Universities (ASIC). EIU is accredited with Premier University status by ASIC, UK, since 2nd October 2018. ASIC is recognized by UKVI in the UK, is a member of the CHEA International Quality Group (CIQG) in the USA and is listed in their International Directory. It is also a member of the British Quality Foundation (BQF), an affiliate of European Network for Quality Assurance (ENQA) and an institutional member of European Distance and E-Learning Network (EDEN).
EIU-Paris has also obtained accreditation candidacy status, and is currently pursuing programmatic accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), United States.
The European International University is further audited and quality assured, as well as ranked, by internationally acclaimed bodies such as QS, ACBSP, ECBE, BGA, ATHEA, and CEOWORLD Magazine.
For more information about EIU-Paris Recognition and Accreditation, please visit https://eiu.ac/recognition-and-accreditation/
Completion Requirements
100% completion of courses and assessment therein is required to be able to get certified in the said course and/or programme.
Graduation Requirements
To receive a degree in the programme of study, students must achieve the following:
- Complete the course as prescribed in the academic catalog under which the student enrolled.
- Complete unit and course requirements with a minimum of a 49% ECTS.
- Complete the programme of study within 150% of the published length of the programme.
Grading Scheme
The grading system is defined as follows:
| Pass: | |
| Higher Distinction | 90-100% |
| Distinction | 80-89% |
| First Division | 70-79% |
| Second Division | 60-69% |
| Satisfactory | 50-59% |
| Fail: | |
| Unsatisfactory | 49% and below |
Awards Upon Completion
For sample, click here
U.S. & Canada Equivalency
CERTIFIED COURSE-BY-COURSE FOREIGN ACADEMIC EVALUATION (U.S. & CANADA EQUIVALENCY):
EIU’s Degree programmes have been reviewed and evaluated against U.S. and Canadian standards and are certified to be equivalent to degrees conferred by Regionally Accredited Universities in the United States and Canada.
This means that the EIU Degree programmes meet full or partial requirements for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) promulgated by the United States Dept. of Homeland Security. Additionally, the EIU Degree programmes also meet requirements for continuing education and/or employment in the U.S. and Canada.
This evaluation is done following guidelines set by AACROA evaluation guidelines, as well as, based on best practices promulgated by The Association for International Credential Evaluation Professionals (TAICEP), the National Association of Graduate Admissions Professionals (NAGAP), The European Association for International Education (EAIE), and the Association of International Educators (NAFSA).
To see the samples of the CERTIFIED COURSE-BY-COURSE ACADEMIC EVALUATION (U.S. & Canada Equivalency) documents for EIU degree, click here
