B.Sc. Business Information Technology (Data Analytics Specialization)

School:

College of Business

Certificate:

B.Sc. Degree

Application Fee:

Flexible payment

Program Length:

1-4 sessions

Start Date:

Applications open

Location:

Online

Industry-aligned innovation courses delivered through the university pathway.

Industry-aligned innovation courses delivered with the university pathway.

All Degree courses are accredited by NUC.

AltSchool Africa is accredited by ASIC for external quality assurance.

GSV Cup Elite 200 recognized AltSchool as a leading EdTech innovator.

• Overview
• Admission Requirements
• Course outline
• Tuition
• Career outcomes

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Where our Learners work

Official partner and accreditation

The degree pathway brings together AltSchool Africa's practical learning model, American Open University of Nigeria's degree framework, and recognized accreditation signals.

American Open University of Nigeria

AltSchool Africa delivers industry-aligned, co-developed, or co-adopted innovation courses, while the curriculum, assessment, and award remain with the university.

NUC accredited degree courses

All Degree courses are accredited by NUC. The pathway is credit-driven and aligned with required graduation standards.

ASIC accreditation

AltSchool Africa is accredited by ASIC, the Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges, and Universities. This reflects external quality assurance.

GSV Cup Elite 200

GSV Cup Elite 200 recognized AltSchool Africa as one of the world's most innovative EdTech startups. It highlights our practical education work.

About the degree

This degree is designed for strategic thinkers who want to connect business needs with technology outcomes. Learners build the skills to analyze business processes, translate requirements for technical teams, and use data analytics to support better executive decisions. The curriculum is co-developed by AltSchool Africa and American Open University of Nigeria, with industry-delivered innovation courses that keep learning practical and result driven.

• Credit and result driven
• Co-developed curriculum
• Industry-delivered innovation courses
• Flexible session-based progress

Admission Requirements

1. Academic entry:

   • Applicants should have the required secondary school credits, including English Language and Mathematics, or relevant higher qualifications for direct-entry pathways.
   • Admission may be available into Years 1-4 depending on prior education, professional background, and credit eligibility.

2. Readiness for online learning:

   • Applicants should be able to learn in an ICT-enabled environment and commit regular time toward earning the required credits for graduation.

3. Application review:

   • Applicants may be asked to provide academic records, a short statement of purpose, and any supporting documents needed to confirm the right entry pathway.

Course Outline

The Business Information Technology degree builds a credit-driven pathway across business, technology, analytics, and leadership.

• Business analysis, requirements gathering, and stakeholder communication.
• Data analytics and visualization for business intelligence and executive decision-making.
• Technology project management using agile, waterfall, and product delivery practices.
• IT strategy, governance, digital transformation, and technology value assessment.
• Core business foundations across management, operations, marketing, and finance.
• Applied capstone work focused on solving measurable business problems with technology.

Full curriculum

100 Level

• Communication in English (2 units)
• Nigerian Peoples and Culture (2 units)
• Elementary Mathematics I (2 units)
• Elementary Mathematics II (2 units)
• General Physics I (2 units)
• General Physics II (2 units)
• General Practical Physics I (1 unit)
• General Practical Physics II (1 unit)
• Descriptive Statistics (3 units)
• Introduction to Computing Sciences (3 units)
• Problem Solving (2 units)

200 Level

• Philosophy, Logic and Human Existence (2 units)
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation (2 units)
• Mathematical Methods I (2 units)
• Sets, Logic, and Algebra I (2 units)
• Introduction to Numerical Analysis (2 units)
• Computer Programming I (3 units)
• Computer Programming II (3 units)
• Introduction to Data Science (2 units)
• Statistical Computing, Inference, and Modeling (3 units)
• Introduction to R Programming (2 units)
• SIWES I (3 units)
• Discrete Structures (2 units)

300 Level

• Peace and Conflict Resolution (2 units)
• Venture Creation (2 units)
• Big Data Computing (2 units)
• Data Management I (3 units)
• Ethics and Legal Issues in Data Science (2 units)
• Probability for Data Science (3 units)
• Data Science Innovation and New Technology (2 units)
• SIWES II (3 units)
• Machine Learning (CCMAS elective) (3 units)

400 Level

• Data Visualization for Data-driven Decisions (2 units)
• Final Year Project I (3 units)
• Final Year Project II (3 units)
• Project Management (2 units)
• CCMAS Departmental Elective (to be confirmed) (2 units)

Innovation / Additional Courses

Co-developed/co-adopted courses covering data analysis, Python/R programming, statistical modeling, machine learning, data management, and visualization (24 units)

• Cloud Computing for Data Science (3 units)
• Applied Machine Learning Practicum (3 units)
• Industry Certification Track (Data/AI) (3 units)
• Professional Practice & Data Portfolio (3 units)

Fields you can work in after graduation

Graduates can apply these skills across remote and onsite roles, depending on the team, employer, and career path they choose.

• Business Analyst
• Data Analyst
• Business Intelligence Analyst
• Product Analyst
• IT Project Manager
• Systems Analyst
• Digital Transformation Analyst
• CRM Analyst
• Operations Analyst
• Data Visualization Specialist
• Technology Consultant
• Analytics Program Coordinator

Career Outcome

Prepare for business technology, analytics, and digital transformation roles.

• Build the portfolio and credit record required for a NUC-accredited degree pathway.
• Qualify for roles such as Business Analyst, IT Project Manager, Systems Analyst, Business Intelligence Developer, and IT Consultant.
• Develop the practical ability to connect business teams, technical teams, and data-driven decision makers.

AltSchool graduate community

Learn with people building real career outcomes

Degree learners join an AltSchool community that has already helped thousands of learners build practical skills, graduate with confidence, and move into stronger career opportunities.

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