Bachelor of Science (Hons)
– Decision Sciences
The unique B.Sc (Hons) program at Vidyashilp University, focuses on developing data driven foundational Decision Science skills in young graduates, to solve business problems. Since Decision Science centers around solving real-world business problems, exposure to them is important for a practical learning experience. Therefore, Vidyashilp University has collaborated with Mu Sigma as its Industry Experience Partner for this program.
The curriculum is not limited to just domain relevant content, but also business contexts with live problem solving. It also includes intensive coaching, exposure to real-world case studies, and an apprenticeship at Mu Sigma to help students become competent Decision Scientists. Students are placed into a problem solving business context since Semester 1 and progressively led to total immersion by the final year.
Major: Decision Sciences
Minor: Finance, Economics, Psychology, Design, Marketing
4Years
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B Sc (Hons)
Why VU for Decision Sciences?
An interdisciplinary curriculum in holistic problem solving, rooted in Technology, Mathematics, Business, Behavioral Science and Design Thinking from Year 1 that helps you understand concepts of Data Engineering and Data Science, and the practice of Decision Science
You will get hands-on practise of Decision Sciences, progressively from the 1st Semester to a full immersion in the 8th Semester, with marquee clients of Mu Sigma. Go through intense practice, industry immersion, and live projects across different industry verticals like logistics, healthcare, finance, manufacturing etc. This will also help you understand Mu Sigma’s proprietary Art of Problem Solving (AoPS™)
As a VU graduate of the B.Sc (Hons) Decision Sciences program, you will directly get placed into Mu Sigma as a Trainee Decision Scientist (TDS) and work with mid and senior leadership of Fortune 500 companies, solving some of their most complex and impactful problems. Post 4 years of a successful TDS journey, you will be eligible for a performance-based promotion to Apprentice Leader (AL) where you can lead a team and manage accounts and customers
Program Structure
4 YEARS
8 SEMESTERS
164 CREDITS
- Overview of Learning Methods
- Communication Lab
- Academic and Business Writing
- Design Thinking and Problem Solving
- Social Engagement Experience
- Indian Society and Culture/Performing Arts/Sports
- Critical Thinking
- Personality and Leadership Lab
- Introduction to Smart Materials
- English Language
- Smart Devices
- Introduction to Economics/Psychology
- Language
- Foundation Seminar
- Essentials of Finance
- Environmental Sciences and Sustainable Development
- Professional Ethics and Human Values
- Calculus
- Algorithmic Thinking and Programming for Data Science
- Linear Algebra
- Introduction to Digital World
- Operating Systems
- Operations Research
Data Science
- Probability and Statistics
- Exploratory Data Analysis
- Data Visualization
- Data Structures
- Artificial Intelligence
- Machine Learning
- Advanced Visualization - Interactive Graphics & Story Telling
- Deep Learning
- Natural Language Processing
Data Engineering
- Databases
- Analysis of Algorithms
- Web Frameworks
- Cloud and Cognitive Computing
- Big Data Analytics
Decision Sciences - Practice
- Decision Sciences - Practice (I,II, III, IV, V, VI)
- DS Practice - I (Semester 1)
- DS Practice - II (Semester 2)
- DS Practice - III (Semester 3)
- DS Practice - IV (Semester 4)
- DS Practice - V (Semester 5)
- DS Practice - VI (Semester 6)
- Introduction to Microeconomics
- Introduction to Macroeconomics
- Indian Economy
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Intermediate Macroeconomics
- Development Economics
- Behavioral Economics
- International Economics
Note: Courses highlighted in Black are Mandatory
- Introduction to Psychology
- Development of Psychological Thought
- Biological Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Integrative Practicum
Note: Courses highlighted in Black are Mandatory
- Culture of Design
- Process of Design
- Design Research
- Design for Communication
- Experience Design
- Social Design
- Design your life
- Design Project
Note: Courses highlighted in Black are Mandatory
- Principles of Business
- Financial Accounting
- Financial Management
- Essentials of Business Management
- Financial Economics
- Financial Services
- Introduction to Blockchain for Financial Services
- Behaviorial Finance
Note: Courses highlighted in Black are Mandatory
- Principles of Business
- Introduction to Digital Marketing
- Consumer Behaviour
- Services Marketing
- Integrated Marketing Communications
- Brand Management
- Marketing Research
- Digital Product Management
- Decision Sciences - Project
- Industry Immersion
Eligibility
National/State Boards
10+2 cleared (minimum 50%) from a recognised Board
IB
IB Diploma or IB Certificate (minimum 24 points)
A Level
Minimum 3 subjects in the ‘A’ Level and 5 subjects cleared in IGCSE/GCSE