Honours Bachelor of Data Science and Analytics (DSA)

Starts in January, September

PGWP-eligible Program

Campus

Newnham

Delivery

Hybrid

Duration

8 Semesters (4 Years)

Credential

Honours Bachelor Degree

School

School of Software Design & Data Science

Courses

Delivery: At Seneca, courses are delivered in the following formats: online, in-person, hybrid (an online, in-person combination) or flexible (offered in-person and online at the same time).

The chart below outlines the delivery options available for each course in this program. For some academic terms, there may be more than one delivery option available. You’ll be able to select your preferred options when building your course schedule during open enrolment.

Preferences for course delivery will be considered on a first come, first served basis.

International students: the impact of studying from outside of Canada and Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility differs significantly based on when you start your program. Please review the PGWP eligibility before choosing your program and course delivery.

Semester 1

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
BDA100	Introduction to Data Science	In-person	Not offered	In-person
BDM100	Discrete Mathematics	In-person	Not offered	In-person
BDM150	Statistical Methods for Data Science	In-person	Not offered	In-person
BDP100	Introduction to Programming	In-person	Not offered	In-person
ENG106	Writing Strategies	Online In-person	Not offered	Hybrid Online In-person

Semester 2

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
BDA200	Security, Privacy and Ethics in Data Science	In-person	In-person	Not offered
BDD200	Structured Database Design	In-person	In-person	Not offered
BDM200	Mathematical Methods for Data Science	In-person	In-person	Not offered
BDP200	Programming for Data Science	In-person	In-person	Not offered
LSO440	Globalization in the 20th Century and Beyond	Online	Online	Online

Semester 3

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
BDA300	Data Preparation	Not offered	Not offered	In-person
BDA350	Introduction to Algorithms and Analyzing Data	Not offered	Not offered	In-person
BDD300	Advanced Database Design	Not offered	Not offered	In-person
BDM300	Data Mining	Not offered	Not offered	In-person
plus: Liberal Studies Course (1)

Semester 4

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
BDA420	High Performance Computing	Flexible	Not offered	Not offered
BDA450	Simulation and Modelling	Flexible	Not offered	Not offered
BDB400	Business Intelligence I	In-person	Not offered	Not offered
BDM400	Introduction to Data Visualization	In-person	Not offered	Not offered
LSP400	Presentation Skills	Online In-person	Not offered	Online In-person

Semester 5

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
BDA500	Machine Learning	Not offered	Not offered	In-person
BDB500	Strategic Analysis and Evidence Based Decision-Making	Not offered	Not offered	Flexible
BDM500	Predictive Analytics	Not offered	Not offered	In-person
BDM550	Text Mining	Not offered	Not offered	Flexible
WTP200	Work Term Preparation	Not offered	Not offered	Online
plus: Liberal Studies Course (1)

Semester 6

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
BDA600	Social Media Analytics	Flexible	Not offered	Not offered
BDB600	Business Intelligence II - Case Analysis	Flexible	Not offered	Not offered
BDB650	Project Management	In-person	Not offered	Not offered
BDM600	Advanced Data Visualization	In-person	Not offered	Not offered
plus: Liberal Studies Course (1)

Work-Integrated Learning Term

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
DSA771	Data Science Analytics, Co-op	Not offered	Hybrid Online In-person	Not offered

Semester 7

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
BDA700	Health Analytics	Not offered	Not offered	In-person
BDB700	Risk Management	Not offered	Not offered	Flexible
BTM710	Research Methods	Not offered	Not offered	In-person
plus: Liberal Studies Course (1)
plus: Professional Options (1)

Semester 8

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
BDA800	Business Analytics	In-person	Not offered	Not offered
BDA850	Intelligent Systems Analytics	In-person	Not offered	Not offered
BDC800	Capstone Project	Hybrid	Not offered	Not offered
plus: Liberal Studies Course (1)
plus: Professional Options (1)

Professional Options

Semester 7

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall

BTH745

Human-Computer Interaction

TBD

TBD

TBD

BTM600

Digital Entrepreneurship

TBD

TBD

TBD

DPS950

Introduction to Microsoft Cloud Technologies

TBD

Not offered

TBD

DPS960

Advanced Data Analytics Tools

TBD

TBD

TBD

Semester 8

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall

BTH745

Human-Computer Interaction

TBD

TBD

TBD

BTM600

Digital Entrepreneurship

TBD

TBD

TBD

DPS950

Introduction to Microsoft Cloud Technologies

TBD

Not offered

TBD

DPS960

Advanced Data Analytics Tools

TBD

TBD

TBD

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
BTH745	Human-Computer Interaction	TBD	TBD	TBD
BTM600	Digital Entrepreneurship	TBD	TBD	TBD
DPS950	Introduction to Microsoft Cloud Technologies	TBD	Not offered	TBD
DPS960	Advanced Data Analytics Tools	TBD	TBD	TBD

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
BTH745	Human-Computer Interaction	TBD	TBD	TBD
BTM600	Digital Entrepreneurship	TBD	TBD	TBD
DPS950	Introduction to Microsoft Cloud Technologies	TBD	Not offered	TBD
DPS960	Advanced Data Analytics Tools	TBD	TBD	TBD

Program Learning Outcomes

Learn more about program learning outcomes for this program.

Program of Study

2024/25 Academic Year (Current)

Seneca has been granted a consent by the Minister of Colleges and Universities to offer this degree for a seven-year term starting Apr. 29, 2019. In conformity with the Minister's criteria and requirements, Seneca will submit an application for the renewal of the consent for this program 12 months prior to the expiration of the consent. Seneca shall ensure that all students admitted to the above-named program during the period of consent will have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable time frame.