Bachelor of Science (Data Science)

The B.Sc. (Data Science) program at KES Shroff College, launched in 2019, is designed to equip students with the analytical and technical skills necessary to excel in the rapidly evolving field of data science. Our curriculum integrates core principles of data science and engineering, providing a robust foundation in data analysis, statistical modeling, machine learning, and big data technologies.

Why Choose KES Shroff College for B.Sc. (Data Science)?

  1. Cutting-Edge Curriculum: Our program is designed to stay abreast of the latest advancements in data science, ensuring students learn the most current and relevant skills.
  2. Industry-Relevant Skills: We focus on imparting skills that are in high demand in the industry, such as machine learning, big data analytics, and data engineering.
  3. Practical Exposure: Through internships and projects with leading companies, students gain valuable hands-on experience that enhances their employability.
  4. Experienced Faculty: Benefit from the expertise of faculty members who are seasoned professionals and researchers in the field of data science.
  5. Career Support: Our dedicated placement cell works tirelessly to connect students with top employers, providing guidance and support throughout the job search process.
  6. Holistic Development: We emphasize not only technical skills but also critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills, preparing students to excel in diverse roles.

The B.Sc. (Data Science) program at KES Shroff College prepares students to meet the demands of the fast-growing data science industry. Here’s how our program helps students achieve the best:

  • In-Demand Skills: Students graduate with a strong command of data analysis, machine learning algorithms, and big data technologies, making them highly attractive to employers.
  • Professional Network: Industry connections and alumni network provide students with mentorship and job opportunities.
  • Research and Innovation: Opportunities to engage in research projects help students stay ahead of technological advancements and contribute to innovative solutions.
  • Global Opportunities: The comprehensive training provided opens doors to global career opportunities in diverse sectors such as finance, healthcare, e-commerce, and technology.

Join the B.Sc. (Data Science) program at KES Shroff College to embark on a path to becoming a data science expert, equipped with the knowledge and skills to thrive in the data-driven world.

PEO1  To develop problem solving abilities using a computer.

PEO2  To build the necessary skill set and analytical abilities for developing computer-based    solutions for real life problems.

PEO3  To imbibe quality software development practices.

PEO4  To create awareness about process and product standards.

PEO5  To train students in professional skills related to Software Industry

PEO6 To prepare necessary knowledge base for research and development in Computer     Science

PEO7 To help student’s build-up a successful career in Information Technology

A graduate with a B.Sc. in Information Technology will have the ability to
PO1 Computational Knowledge: Understand and apply mathematical foundation, computing and domain knowledge for the conceptualization of computing models from defined problems.

PO2 Problem Analysis: Ability to identify, critically analyze and formulate complex computing problems using fundamentals of computer science and application domains.

PO3 Design / Development of Solutions: Ability to transform complex business scenarios and contemporary issues into problems, investigate, understand and propose integrated solutions using emerging technologies.

PO4 Conduct Investigations of Complex Computing Problems: Ability to devise and conduct experiments, interpret data and provide well informed conclusions.

PO5 Modern Tool Usage: Ability to select modern computing tools, skills and techniques necessary for innovative software solutions

PO6 Professional Ethics: Ability to apply and commit professional ethics and cyber regulations in a global economic environment.

PO7 Life-long Learning: Recognize the need for and develop the ability to engage in continuous learning as a Computing professional.

PO8 Project Management: Ability to understand management and computing principles with computing knowledge to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments.

PO9 Communication Efficacy: Communicate effectively with the computing community as well as society by being able to comprehend effective documentations and presentations.

PO10 Societal & Environmental Concern: Ability to recognize economical, environmental, social, health, legal, ethical issues involved in the use of computer technology and other consequential responsibilities relevant to professional practice.

PO11 Individual & Teamwork: Ability to work as a member or leader in diverse teams in multidisciplinary environment.

PO12 Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Identify opportunities, entrepreneurship vision and use of innovative ideas to create value and wealth for the betterment of the individual and society.

A B.Sc. (Data Science) degree from KES Shroff College opens up a multitude of exciting career opportunities across various industries. Our graduates are well-equipped with the skills and knowledge required to excel in the data-driven world. Here are some of the career paths available to our graduates:

1. Data Scientist:

  • Analyze and interpret complex data to help organizations make informed decisions.
  • Develop predictive models and algorithms to solve business problems.

2. Data Analyst:

  • Collect, process, and perform statistical analyses on large datasets.
  • Create visualizations and reports to communicate findings to stakeholders.

3. Machine Learning Engineer:

  • Design and implement machine learning models and systems.
  • Work on AI-driven projects to enhance automation and efficiency.

4. Big Data Engineer:

  • Develop, construct, test, and maintain architectures such as databases and large-scale data processing systems.
  • Ensure data is easily accessible and optimized for performance.

5. Business Intelligence Analyst:

  • Convert data into actionable insights to support strategic business decisions.
  • Utilize BI tools and software to create dashboards and reports.

6. Data Engineer:

  • Design and build the infrastructure for data generation, collection, and storage.
  • Ensure data is clean, reliable, and ready for analysis.

7. Statistician:

  • Apply statistical methods to solve real-world problems in various industries such as healthcare, finance, and marketing.
  • Design experiments and surveys to collect data.

8. Data Consultant:

  • Advise organizations on how to leverage data effectively to improve operations and performance.
  • Provide expertise on data strategy, governance, and implementation.

9. Research Scientist (Data Science):

  • Conduct research to develop new algorithms and approaches to data analysis.
  • Publish findings in scientific journals and present at conferences.

10. Financial Analyst (with Data Science focus):

  • Analyze financial data to forecast economic trends and support investment decisions.
  • Utilize data science techniques to enhance financial models and predictions.

11. Marketing Analyst:

  • Use data to understand market trends, customer behavior, and campaign effectiveness.
  • Help develop targeted marketing strategies and measure their impact.

12. Healthcare Data Analyst:

  • Analyze healthcare data to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
  • Work on projects related to medical research, public health, and hospital management.

SEMESTER 1


Major

  • Introduction to Programming with C++
  • Database Management System
  • Descriptive statistics

Minor

  • ……

Generic/ Open Elective Courses (Any one)

  • Introduction to Finance
  • IPR & Cyber Law


Vocational and Skill Enhancement Courses 

  • C++ Lab
  • SQL Lab 


Ability Enhancement Courses (Any one)

  • Professional Communication Skills

Value Education Courses

  • Foundation Course

Indian Knowledge System

  • Jyotish and Data Analytics
  • Artificial Intelligence in Yogic Science

Co-Curricular (Any One)

  • NSS STUDIES I
  • NCC STUDIES-I
  • Life-long learning and extension- I
  • Introduction to Indian Performing Arts – I
  • Yoga Education – I
  • Sports and fitness Studies – I 
  • Green Credit Paper-I

SEMESTER 2


Major

  • Python Programming
  • Advance Database Management System

Minor

  • Theory of Probability

Generic/ Open Elective Courses (Any one)

  • Digital Marketing
  • E-commerce


Vocational and Skill Enhancement Courses 

  • ADBMS Lab
  • Introduction to Science and Analytics


Ability Enhancement Courses (Any one)

  • Group Communication

Value Education Courses

  • Green Computing

Co-Curricular (Any One)

  • NSS STUDIES II
  • NCC STUDIES-II
  • Life-long learning and extension- II
  • Introduction to Indian Performing Arts – II
  • Yoga Education – II
  • Sports and fitness Studies – II 
  • Green Credit Paper-II

Exit option: Award of UG Certificate in Major with 40-44 credits and an additional 4 credits core NSQF course/ Internship OR Continue with Major and Minor

SEMESTER 3


Major

  • Data Analytic With Python  
  • Data Structure  
  • Data Engineering   

Minor

  • Linear algebra and Calculus Structure 

Generic/ Open Elective Courses (Any one)

  • Introduction to Fintech 
  • Geographical Information System 


Vocational and Skill Enhancement Courses 

  • Data Engineering Lab  


Ability Enhancement Courses (Any one)

  • Madhyakalin Evam Adhunik Hindi 
  • Marathi- I 
  • Gujarati- I 

Field Projects

  • Field Project in Data Science 

Co-Curricular (Any One)

  • NSS: III 
  • NCC: III 
  • DLLE: III 
  • Cultural Activities (Fine/ Applied/ Visual/ Performing Arts) 
  • Yoga Education
  • Sports and fitness 
  • Green Credit Paper-III 

SEMESTER 4


Major

  • Artificial Intelligence 
  • Cloud Computing for Data Science  
  • Inferential Statistics 

Minor

  • Core Java  

Generic/ Open Elective Courses (Any one)

  • Operation Research 
  • Project Management  


Vocational and Skill Enhancement Courses 

  • Introduction to Angular and Node JS


Ability Enhancement Courses (Any one)

  • Vyavharik Hindi 
  • Marathi- II
  • Gujarati- II 

Community Engagement Program

  • Foundations of Community Engagement Project  

Co-Curricular (Any One)

  • NSS: IV
  • NCC: IV
  • DLLE: IV
  • Cultural Activities (Fine/ Applied/ Visual/ Performing Arts) 
  • Yoga Education
  • Sports and fitness 
  • Green Credit Paper-IV 

Exit option: Award of UG Certificate in Major with 80-88 credits and an additional 4 credits core NSQF course/ Internship OR Continue with Major and Minor

SEMESTER 5


Compulsory Course

  • Supervised Machine Leaning
  • Data Visualization and Story Telling
  • Data Wrangling
  • Real Time Case Study for Data Science


Discipline Specific Elective Course (Any one)

  • IoT Cloud and Data Analytics
  • Blockchain Technology

SEMESTER 6


Compulsory Course

  • Unsupervised Machine Leaning
  • Deep Learning
  • Text Analytics and Natural Language Processing
  • Project


Discipline Specific Elective Course (Any one)

  • High Dimensional Data
  • Time Series Analysis

SEMESTER 7


Major

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Minor

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Generic/ Open Elective Courses (Any one)

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Vocational and Skill Enhancement Courses 

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Ability Enhancement Courses (Any one)

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Field Projects

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SEMESTER 8


Major

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Minor

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Generic/ Open Elective Courses (Any one)

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Vocational and Skill Enhancement Courses 

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Ability Enhancement Courses (Any one)

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Community Engagement Program

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The admission procedure usually starts in June after the results of class X/XII/Degree college are declared.

  • Fill the Pre-enrollment form of the University of Mumbai through the University portal https://muadmission.samarth.edu.in/
  • Choose the Autonomous option for your desired program to secure admission at KES Shroff College.
  • Fill College online admission form on www.kessc.edu.in
  • Upload a copy of the pre-enrollment form, HSC mark sheet/digital result, caste/reservation certificate if applicable, and E-Suvidha ticket.
  • On the declaration of merit list (first then second and then third if required), pay the fees along with submission of the documents such as Undertaking regarding admission confirmation, SSC(X mark sheet), HSC, Leaving Certificate, Adhar card, scanned copy of Cheque book leaflet/bank account details and transfer certificate in case the student is from outside Maharashtra.
  • For Programmes running under AICTE the MH-CET scorecard is a must.
  • For further details and to know more about the college visit www.kessc.edu.in

Eligibility for FY BSC 

  • A candidate for being eligible for admission to the degree course of Bachelor of Science (Data Science), shall have passed XII standard examination of the Maharashtra Board of Higher Secondary Education or its equivalent with Mathematic and Statistics as one of the subject and should have secured not less than 45% marks in aggregate for open category and 40% marks in aggregate in case of Reserved category candidates.
  • Candidate who has passed Diploma (Three years after S.S.C. – Xth Std.) in Information Technology/ Computer Technology/ Computer Engineering/Computer Science/ Electrical, Electronics and Video Engineering and Allied Branches/Mechanical and Allied Branches/ Civil and Allied branches are eligible for direct admission to the Second Year of the Bachelor of Science (Data Science) degree course.
  • However, the Diploma should be recognized by the Board of Technical Education or any other recognized Government Body. Minimum marks required 45% aggregate for open category candidates and 40% aggregate for reserved category candidates. OR Candidates with post HSC-Diploma in Information Technology/Computer Technology/ Computer Engineering/ Computer Science/ and Allied branches will be eligible for direct admission to the Second Year of Bachelor of Science (Data Science). However, the Diploma should be recognized by the Board of Technical Education, or any other recognized Government Body Minimum Marks required 45% aggregate for open category candidates and 40% aggregate for reserved category candidates.

Eligibility for SY BSC 

  • A candidate is eligible to take admission to second year provided he/she passed FIRST YEAR examinations or is Allowed To Keep Terms(ATKT) before/after supplementary exams.
  • A candidate is eligible to take admission to second year of B.Sc. IT / B.Sc. DS if candidate have completed 3 years of diploma after S.S.C. or Candidate must have passed 3 years of diploma successfully from recognized board or university.

Note: Diploma candidate will directly get enrolled in second year of Bsc IT course. The same conditions are relevant for post H.S.C. diploma candidates.

Eligibility for TY BSC 

  • A candidate is eligible to take admission to Third year provided he/she passed SECOND YEAR examinations or allowed to keep terms before/after supplementary exams.

Total no. of Seats: 120

Reservation of Seats: Reservations are as per the Government policy.

Fees: As prescribed by the University of Mumbai. The details have been mentioned on the college Notice board and the College website http://www. www.kessc.edu.in

Duration of Programme: 8 Semesters spread over 4 years.

Enforcement of Attendance:

Our college is a pioneer institute in introducing the computerized attendance system. The computerized defaulters’ lists are displayed division wise regularly at the end of every month on the Students Notice Board. The students failing to fulfill the required attendance shall be DETAINED and shall not be permitted to take the Annual / Board examination. Warning letters from the Principal are sent to parents of the defaulting students. The letters are given to the concerned students by the class teachers in the classrooms. The students must hand over these warning letters to the parents. Students should note that fulfilling the attendance requirement alone will not qualify them to appear for the examination. Their academic performance should also be to the satisfaction of the principal.

General Rules & Regulations:

  1. Every student should obtain an ID card and show at the entry
  2. Students should not loiter in the corridors when the lectures are engaged
  3. Giving proxy attendance is a serious act of indiscipline
  4. Students applying for certificates/testimonials and attestation should first contact the college office
  5. Ragging is strictly prohibited on the college premises
  6. The use of mobile phones inside the college is strictly prohibited. If caught using a cell phone it is confiscated for a period of 1 year

Punitive Measures:

  1. Warning
  2. Cancellation of admission
  3. Refusal to grant admission in future
  4. Withholding or withdrawing of University exam form
  5. Expulsion / rustication from college
  6. Fine not exceeding Rs. 300
  7. Non-refund of fees and deposits
  8. Suspension for a specified period