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Bachelor of Computer Applications - Data Analytics & Business Intelligence (DA & BI) ( DA & BI)

Course Duration

8 Semester
(4 Years)

Eligibility Criteria

To enrol in the three-year Bachelor of Computer Applications with Specialization in Data Analytics & Business Intelligence (BCA – DA&BI) program at REVA University, candidates must have a Pass in PUC/10+2 with at least 45% marks (40% in case of candidate belonging to SC/ST category) from any recognized Board/Council of or any other qualification recognized as equivalent there to.

The students who have not done PUC/10+2 examination with Mathematics / Computer Science / Statistics / Information Technology / Informatics Practices as compulsory subject have to compulsorily undergo a mandatory bridge course on Mathematics Fundamentals of 15 Hrs duration offered by the School/Department.

Minimum eligibility criteria for opting the course in the fourth year will be as follows:

  • BCA– DA&BI (Honours with Research): BCA – DA&BI Degree with 75% marks and above in the first six semesters.
  • BCA– DA&BI (Honours): BCA– DA&BI Degree.

Overview

The Bachelor of Computer Applications with Specialization in Data Analytics & Business Intelligence (BCA - DA&BI) program at REVA University is a comprehensive Four-year undergraduate course designed to equip students with cutting-edge skills in Computer Science, Data Science, Data Analytics and Business Intelligence. The 4th Year Honours and Honours with Research tracks offer enhanced opportunities for academic excellence, advanced research, and advanced learning in the specialization areas of Data Analytics and Business Intelligence. With a focus on interdisciplinary learning, experiential learning methodologies, and industry-relevant projects, these programs seek to instil critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills in students. The curriculum also includes hands-on labs, industry projects, and case studies to ensure practical, experiential learning.

Graduates specializing in Data Analytics and Business Intelligence (BI) have a wide range of promising career opportunities across various industries. Core roles include Data Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, and BI Developer, where professionals are responsible for analyzing structured data, creating dashboards, and developing reporting tools to inform strategic decisions. With knowledge of tools like SQL, Excel, Tableau, Power BI, Python, and R, these graduates can also pursue roles such as Data Scientist (entry-level), Data Engineer, or Market Research Analyst. These positions involve more advanced analytics, predictive modeling, or data pipeline development to support business functions like operations, marketing, finance, and product management.

Beyond traditional roles, opportunities also exist in specialized areas like healthcare analytics, financial risk analysis, and retail customer insights. Newer roles are emerging as well, including Analytics Translator, Cloud Data Analyst, and AI/ML Analyst, which require a blend of technical and business skills to bridge the gap between data science and strategic decision-making. As data continues to drive modern business practices, the demand for professionals who can turn raw information into actionable insights remains strong, making this field highly attractive for long-term career growth.

Key features of the Curriculum

  • Flexible Duration and Structure: The curriculum offers a flexible duration of three to four years, divided into 6 or 8 semesters, with multiple entry and exit points. This structure accommodates a broad range of student needs and learning paces, providing certificates and diplomas at various stages.
  • Comprehensive Credit Distribution: The curriculum encompasses a total of 125 credits for the 3-year program and 165 credits for the 4-year (Honours and Honours with Research) programs. It includes a balanced mix of Humanities & Social Science Courses, Management Courses, Program Core and Elective Courses, Open Electives, and a significant emphasis on hands-on learning through Projects, Seminars, and Internships.
  • Innovative Course Structure: The curriculum envisages connect of core subjects with NEP and SEP and its encompassing elements such as Holistic and Integrated Education, 21st Century Skills, Flexibility and Choice, Environmental Awareness, Value Based Education, Emphasis on Innovation, Understanding Human Behaviour, Empathy and Social Awareness. The fundamentals will provide the requisite robust grounding in management/business, the liberal arts subjects would help in furthering that grounding and enable pluggability into international higher education systems (from exchange and dual degree perspectives) and the elements of sustainability, technology and behavioural sciences will ensure holistic development in synch with NEP and SEP.
  • Specializations and Practical Exposure: Students will have the opportunity to specialize in emerging areas of Data Analytics and Business Intelligence through Core and Electives and gain practical experience through structured internships and project work. This practical exposure is designed to enhance employability and entrepreneurial capabilities.
  • Research Orientation for Honours Students: The BCA (Honours with Research) in 4th Year offers a unique pathway for students interested in academic and research careers. With a focus on advanced data analysis, research methodology, and a dissertation, this track prepares students for challenges in academia and industry research roles. It will also give students an opportunity to pave their path to higher education in management and technical fields.

Course Curriculum

01Language –I: Kannada , Hindi , Additional English , Foreign Languages

02Communicative English _I

03Digital Logic and Computer Design

04Problem Solving using C

05Mathematics for Computer Applications -I

06Indian Knowledge System

07Environmental Science and Sustainability

08Problem Solving Lab in C

09Digital Logic and Computer Design Lab

01Language –II: Kannada , Hindi , Additional English , Foreign Languages

02Communicative English _II

03Data Structure using C

04Object Oriented Programming using Java

05Operating Systems and Linux Programming

06Mathematics for Computer Applications -II

07Indian Constitution

08Data Structures Lab

09Java Lab

01Fundamentals of Data Science

02Relational Data Base Management System

03Python for Data Science

04Computer Networks

05E-Commerce and E-Business , Data Visualization , System Modeling and Simulation

06Sports/ Health and Wellness/ Extension Activities

07Python for Data Science Lab

08RDBMS Lab

01Data Warehousing and NoSQL

02Data Mining

03Agile Software Engineering

04Design and Analysis of Algorithms

05Web Application Development Framework , Advanced Computer Networks , Artificial Intelligence

06Design Thinking and Innovation

07NoSQL Lab

08Data Mining and R Programming Lab

01Business Intelligence and Analytics

02Machine Learning and Fundamentals of Deep Learning

03Cloud Data Platforms and Analytics

04Time Series Analysis , Internet of Things , Mobile App Development

05Entrepreneurship and Startup Ecosystem

06Business Intelligence and Analytics Lab

07Major Project [Final Evaluation in sixth Semester]

08Internship/capstone Project/ MOOC

01Multivariate Methods for Data Analysis

02Natural Language Processing and Text Analytics

03Social Network Analytics , Software Testing and Quality Assurance , Recommender Systems

04Digital Image Processing , Robotics and Automation , Cyber Security and Ethical Hacking

05Major Project

(Honours)

01Research Methodology

02Data Privacy and Security in Analytics

03Generative AI , Optimization Techniques for Data Analytics , Bioinformatics , Information Retrieval Techniques , Information Retrieval Techniques , Financial Analytics

04Internship

05Dissertation work [evaluation in Eight semester]

(Honours with Research)

01Research Methodology

02Data Privacy and Security in Analytics

03Generative AI

04Optimization Techniques for Data Analytics , Bioinformatics , Information Retrieval Techniques , AI in Business Strategy , Financial Analytics

05Internship

06Research Project / Dissertation work [evaluation in Eight semester]

(Honours)

01Cloud Analytics

02Augmented Analytics and Explainable AI

03Advanced Statistical Inference & Modeling , Causal Inference and Experimentation , Supply Chain & Operations Analytics

04Dissertation work [Started in Seventh Semester]

(Honours with Research)

01Cloud Analytics

02Augmented Analytics and Explainable AI

03Research Project / Dissertation with Research / Technical Paper Publication

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