BSc (Hons) BUSINESS ANALYTICS & ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE DEGREE

Awarded by University of Northampton, UK
Recognised by University Grants Commission – Sri Lanka

Guaranteed Internship training will be provided for all our undergraduates.  

The BSc (Hons) Business Analytics & Artificial Intelligence degree is designed to equip students with the critical skills required to thrive in today's data-driven and digitally transformed business landscape. This programme blends core business knowledge with cutting-edge analytics, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies, enabling students to make informed strategic decisions and drive innovation across industries. Through a comprehensive curriculum covering areas such as business analytics, machine learning, cloud computing, digital transformation, and ethical AI, students develop both technical expertise and professional competencies aligned with the demands of the modern digital economy. Graduates are prepared to become forward-thinking business leaders, capable of leveraging data and intelligent systems to solve complex business challenges.

Course Content

Year 1:

  • The Contemporary Business Environment
  • Professional Practice in the Digital Economy
  • Fundamentals of Business Analytics
  • Introduction to Statistics for Business
  • Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Intelligent Systems
  • Innovation & Digital Transformation
  • Big Data & Visualisation

Year 2:

  • Cloud Fundamentals
  • Business Strategy
  • Organisational Behaviour Management
  • Business Intelligence
  • Emerging Technologies
  • Applied Analytical Models
  • Applied Machine Learning for Business
  • Research Project

Year 3:

  • E-commerce and Business Data
  • Emerging Trends in Data and Information Systems
  • Business analytics for decision making
  • Forecasting and Prescriptive Business Management
  • AI and Automation for Business
  • Ethics and Governance in AI

Programme Structure:

The entire Degree will be completed in 3 Academic years. Students are required to study 15 core modules during the first 2 Academic Years. On completion of this segment, Pearson Assured International Diploma in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence will be awarded. Thereafter, students will be registered with the University of Northampton UK for the Final Year of BSc (Hons) Business Analytics & Artificial Intelligence Degree.

Entry Requirements

– GCE (A/L) 3 passes – any Stream with English and Mathematics at O/L OR
– GCE (O/L) with a Degree Foundation Course OR
– Certificate in HRM / Business Management from HRMI / IPM / NIBM OR equivalent OR
– GCE (O/L) with English & Mathematics and 2 years work experience

Study Modes & Schedule

📌 Full-time Degree Studies: Physical Attendance
📅 Tuesday – Friday | 9.00 AM – 1.30 PM
      Commencement: 05th June 2026

📌 Part-time Degree Studies: Physical Attendance
📅 Sunday | 8.45 AM – 5.00 PM
      Commencement: 07th June 2026

Duration: 3 years
Medium: English
Location of Study: UNISTEM – Colombo 05

Standard Fee:

Course Registration Fee: Rs. 40,000 (Inclusive E-library Fee)

University Registration Fee: GBP 750 – To be paid at the beginning of 24th month from the course commencement (Direct payment to the university by the student)

COURSE FEE : 

Full-Time – On campus Part-Time – On campus
Year 1 Rs. 30,000 x 12 months Rs. 30,000 x 12 months
Year 2 Rs. 40,000 x 12 months Rs. 40,000 x 12 months
Year 3 Rs.40,000 x 9 months Rs. 40,000 x 12 months
TOTAL Rs. 1,200,000 Rs. 1,320,000
    • Social Security Contribution Levy (SSCL) of 2.5 % would be charged on all above fees except for direct payments made by students to the University

Online students may be required to attend exams in person during their final year, depending on the specific requirements set by the university. 

Merit-based scholarship scheme

At UNISTEM, we believe in recognising and rewarding academic excellence. Our merit-based scholarship scheme is designed to support high-achieving A/L students by providing financial incentives that make quality international education more accessible. If you’ve worked hard for your results, this is your opportunity to turn your achievement into a valuable head start for your future.

This offer is only applicable to students who completed their A/L examination in 2025/26.

Scholarship:
Grade A: Rs. 100,000 Scholarship
Grade B: Rs. 75,000 Scholarship
Grade C: Rs. 50,000 Scholarship

Please call for more details: (+94) 117 181 111 / 77 220 4101 / 71 272 4425