Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Business Analytics

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:

1. 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.

2. 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.

1. Full Time

2. Part Time/Evening

3. Distance Education