B.Sc. (Hons.) Decision Sciences

School of Computer Science and Engineering

Programme Overview

This programme is launched in collaboration with Mu Sigma, a global leader in Decision Sciences, Big Data and Analytics. Decision Science is an emerging and increasingly essential multi-disciplinary, problem solving approach adopted by institutions worldwide. It involves an interdisciplinary application of business, mathematics, technology, design thinking and behavioural sciences.

The uniqueness of the B.Sc. – Decision Sciences programme at RVU is an apprenticeship based, interdisciplinary programme. Here, students learn through practical application of concepts from liberal arts, management and decision science on real world high-impact problems in the industry. Leaders of the present and future require a holistic education, one that teaches the foundations of problem-solving, the art of learning, effective communication, and professional ethics. This unique programme provides such a holistic education to students, preparing them to be leaders in an increasingly globalized world.

Why B.Sc. (Hons.) Decision Sciences at RV University?

Assured placement at Mu Sigma upon successful completion of the B.Sc. (Hons.) programme
An interdisciplinary curriculum with Math, Business and Design Thinking
Rewarding career progression leading to leadership-ready roles
Apprenticeship experience at Mu Sigma through the 4 years
Hands-on experience in solving real world problems of Fortune 500 organizations

Apprenticing at Mu Sigma

You will receive a contractual agreement with Mu Sigma at the end of the first year of B.Sc. (Hons.) Decision Science programme. Apprenticeship would commence once this agreement is concluded by both parties.
Contractual agreement will be for a fixed term of 7 years
– Apprenticeship for 3 years during the programme

– Full time employment for 4 years post successful completion of the programme
Post-successful completion of the B.Sc. (Hons.) Decision Science programme, graduates will begin their career as a Trainee Decision Scientist.

Course Structure

Course Highlights

1. 4 year Hons Degree with 8 semesters

2. Intense internship (50% of course duration allocated for internship)

3. Just in time skill development as per the Job Description for following Internship period.

4. Job offer in Mu sigma subject to performance

Semester – 1,2,4, and 6 will be at RVU
Semester -3, 5,7 and 8 will be at Mu sigma (internship)

Every semester is 14 weeks and 2 weeks for examinations.

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Admission Requirements, Important Dates and Compensation Track

RVU does not discriminate based on ethnicity, colour, religion, sex, disability, age, or any factors other than academic matters. The University considers the past academic performance/ merit and equity as the guiding principles for admission in the various programmes of the University.

Indian & International Students

Eligibility

10+2 or equivalent (CBSE, ISC, IB, Cambridge, State Boards and other Govt. recognized boards) with minimum aggregate marks of 60% in Science stream
GCE/IGCSE/GCSE examinations of the approved British Examination Bodies, with Minimum 5 (Five) subjects in A, B, C Grades including English at ORDINARY (“O”) Level and 2/3 subjects at ADVANCED (“A”) LEVEL has been equated with +2 stage qualification.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Courses – Candidates should secure 24 points with a minimum of three subjects at Higher Level (HL) and three subjects at Standard Level (SL).

Selection Criteria

Aptitude test and personal interview

Representative Course Titles

Listed below are representative course titles. This is, by no means, an exhaustive list of the totality of core, elective and skill-building courses that will be offered to students over the four-year programme.