Data Science as an undergraduate programme is an interdisciplinary field that combines statistics, computer science, and domain knowledge to extract meaningful insights from large and complex datasets. It focuses on the collection, analysis, interpretation, and visualization of data to support evidence-based decision-making in business, science, government, and technology.
The programme typically spans four years and leads to the award of a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Data Science. Students gain both theoretical and practical knowledge in data analytics, machine learning, programming, database systems, artificial intelligence, and big data technologies.
Graduates are trained to become skilled data analysts, machine learning engineers, business intelligence experts, and researchers capable of solving real-world problems using data-driven approaches.
Data Science plays a transformative role in the modern digital economy, impacting nearly every industry. Its applications include:
Business and Finance:
Used in market analysis, customer insights, fraud detection, and investment strategies.
Health and Medicine:
Supports predictive analytics in disease outbreaks, personalized medicine, and healthcare management systems.
Education:
Enables student performance tracking, digital learning analytics, and resource optimization.
Agriculture:
Applies data-driven solutions for precision farming, yield prediction, and climate monitoring.
Technology and Artificial Intelligence:
Forms the backbone of automation, machine learning models, and smart systems development.
Government and Public Policy:
Facilitates evidence-based governance, census analysis, and smart city management.
Security and Intelligence:
Enhances cybersecurity through anomaly detection and threat prediction models.
Transport and Logistics:
Used for route optimization, demand forecasting, and intelligent transportation systems.
Environmental Science:
Analyzes data to track pollution, predict weather patterns, and manage natural resources.
O’Level Requirements (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB)
Candidates must obtain at least five (5) credit passes in the following subjects:
Credits must be obtained at not more than two sittings.
UTME Subjects
Candidates must sit for and pass the following:
Minimum UTME Score
JAMB Subject Combination:
Mathematics, Physics, and either Chemistry or Economics.
Candidates applying for Direct Entry into 200 Level must have one of the following:
Some universities may conduct Post-UTME screening or aptitude tests.
Candidates must have a strong background in Mathematics, Statistics, and Computing.
Programming experience (in Python, R, or SQL) or prior exposure to ICT gives an added advantage.
Some institutions may accept Further Mathematics or Computer Studies in place of a second science subject at O’Level.
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Professor Moussa Mahamat Boukar is a globally accomplished scholar of Computer Science. He was formerly the Dean, Faculty of Computing and Director of Distance Learning and Partnership Programs at Nile University Abuja. During his twelve year stint at Nile University, he also held several other major academic and administrative portfolios with considerable capacity and diligence. A citizen of Chad Republic, Nigeria’s sister neighbour to the north eastern flank, Professor Boukar is one of Africa’s leading scholars of Computer Science. An eminently renowned researcher and administrator, he served in many other top leadership positions in various institutions and organizations around the world.
His education traverses North America, Central Asia and the former Soviet Union. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from International Black Sea University, Georgia, an MSc from International Ala-Too University, Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan, and a BSc in Computer Engineering from the University of Toronto, Canada.
Professor Boukar has authored over 70 research papers published in leading international journals indexed by Scopus and SCI, and has written two influential books. His award-winning research has been presented at 45 international conferences, which earned him 23 prestigious recognitions for its groundbreaking record.
Professor Boukar joins Prime University at a critical juncture in the institution’s foundation years. He is poised to provide the needed leadership, direction and guidance, which are critical in propelling the university towards realising it’s vision of preparing global citizens, who would graduate as professionals, statesmen and business leaders.
His leadership era at Prime University is being anchored on five strategic goals namely: 1. The pursuit of Academic Excellence, 2. Driving Innovation and Research, 3. Propelling Students Enrollment and Institutional Growth, 4. Offering Ethical and Inclusive Leadership as well as 5. Strategic Collaboration and Global Visibility. In achieving these institutional goals, Professor Boukar said he will “continually LISTEN, cautiously LEARN and painstakingly LEAD, which he strongly believes are the three key and mutually inclusive success factors in any competitive and sustainable institutional or organisational stewardship.
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