Bachelor of Science In Information Systems and Business Analytics

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School of Computing, Technology and Applied Sciences, Undergraduate

INTRODUCTION

Every modern organisation runs on data and digital systems – but technology alone is not enough. What businesses everywhere need are people who understand both the technology and the business, and can use that understanding to drive smarter, more impactful decisions.

The Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Business Analytics (BScISBA) is designed precisely for this intersection. You will learn to design and manage information systems, analyse complex datasets, and apply predictive analytics to solve real organisational challenges – skills in high demand across every industry and every country. Studying at ZCAS University places you at the heart of one of Africa’s most dynamic digital economies, offering a perspective that, combined with an internationally benchmarked curriculum, sets graduates apart wherever their career takes them. The programme aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goal 4, ensuring its standards and ambitions are global in scope..

AIM: This program is designed to equip students with the data-driven decision-making and analytical skills required to meet industry demands. Graduates will be proficient in applying data analytics techniques to solve real-world business challenges, ensuring they remain competitive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

ADMISSION CRITERIA

To qualify for admission to the Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Business Analytics programme applicants must hold:

Passes at credit level (1-5) in at least five (5) subjects in the Zambian School Certificate or Cambridge Overseas School Certificate. The five ‘O’ Level credits or better should include English and Mathematics.
Qualifications other than the Zambian School Certificate or Cambridge Overseas School Certificate or the General Certificate of Education may be accepted provided they are approved as equivalent by the Senate and Examinations Council of Zambia.

DURATION OF STUDY

The course of study for the award of the BScISBA degree shall be completed in a period of not less than 48 months (4 years).

Delivery and learning methods.

Full Time
Part Time/Evening
Distance Education

YEAR 1 COURSES

Term	Subject Area	Course Code	Course Description/Name
Semester 1	Communication	SMS1281	Academic Writing and Professional Communication
	Programming	CAS1521	Data Structures and Algorithms
	Computing	CAS1531	Introduction to Information Systems
	Mathematics	CCS1541	Discrete Mathematics
Semester 2	Ethics	CIT1742	Professional Ethics in Computing
	ICT	CIT1142	Emerging Trends in ICT
	Statistics	CAS1542	Introduction to Business Systems Analysis
	Programming	CCS1102	Fundamentals of Programming

YEAR 2 COURSES

Term	Subject Area	Course Code	Course Description/Name
Semester 1	Algorithms	CAS2621	Data Management
	Operating Systems	CCS2301	Operating Systems Concepts
	Programming	CIT2641	Software Engineering
	Programming	CCS2121	Object-Oriented Programming
Semester 2	Networking	CCS2612	Data Communication and Computer Networks
	Programming	CCS2142	Programming Essentials in Python
	Programming	CIT2112	Web Application Development
	Statistics	CAS2502	Data acquirement and Governance

YEAR 3 COURSES

Term	Subject Area	Course Code	Course Description/Name
Semester 1	Statistics	CAS 3711	Regression Analysis and Bayesian Statistics
	Visualization	CAS 3721	Data Visualization using Tableau
	Management	CAS 3731	Business Management
	Data Science	CAS 3741	Data Mining and Warehousing
Semester 2	Programming	CAS 3512	R Programming
	Data Science	CCS 3522	Cloud Computing
	Analytics	CAS 3532	Big Data Analytics
	AI	CAS 3542	Machine Learning
	Industry Based	CCS3900	Industrial Attachment

YEAR 4 COURSES

Term	Subject Area	Course Code	Course Description/Name
Semester 1	Data Analytics	CAS 4831	Numerical Methods and Simulation
	Data Analytics	CAS 4811	Optimization Technique
	AI	CCS 4821	Artificial Neural Networks
	Research	CCS4801	Software Research Tools and Techniques
Semester 2	Artificial Intelligence	CAS 4802	Analysis and Presentation
	Entrepreneurship	BBA4232	Entrepreneurship and Business
	Computer Science	CCS 4312	Distributed System
	Data Science Project	CAS 4832	Business Analytics Project