This is the discipline of applying quantitative analytical models to analyse data, particularly found in large volumes to help make better business decisions. Successful business analytics depend on quality data, skilled analysts who have a thorough understanding of technologies, and the organisation’s commitment to data-driven decision making. Career opportunities for business analytics graduates are thriving, as major organisations have adopted data-driven and technology-focused approaches.

Career Opportunities

• Enterprise Content Management Consultants
• BA Strategy Consultants
• Business Intelligence and Performance Management Consultants
• Optimization Consultants
• Enterprise Information & Management Consultants

Program Contents

Year 01

Code	Module	Credit
Semester 1
BM0010	Accounting (Compulsory for Non-accounting background)
BM1010	Learning and Study Skills	01
BM1020	Principles of Management	03
BM1030	Microeconomics	03
BM1040	Business Mathematics	03
BM1050	Information Technology for Business	03
BM1060	English Language Skills I	03
Semester 2
BM1070	Self Management	01
BM1080	Principles of Marketing	03
BM1090	Financial Accounting	03
BM1100	Legal & Political Environment in Business	03
BM1110	Human Resources Management	03
BM1120	English Language Skills II	03

Year 02

Code	Module	Credit
Semester 1
BM2010	Personal Development Planning	01
BM2020	Organizational Behavior	03
BM2030	Management Accounting	03
BM2040	Macroeconomics	03
BM2050	Business Statistics	03
BM2060	Business Communication	03
Semester 2
BM2070	Leadership and Teamwork	01
BM2080	Operations and Supply Chain Management	03
BM2090	Business Information Systems	03
BM2100	Financial Management	03
BM2110	Operations Research	03
BM2120	Entrepreneurship	03

Year 03

Code	Module	Credit
Semester 1
IM3710	Foundations of Business Analytics	03
IM3720	Customer Analytics	03
IM3730	Mastering Data Analysis in Excel	03
IM3740	Data Science in Real Life	03
BM3050	Project Management	03
BM3010	Career Readiness and Business Etiquettes	01
Semester 2
BM3020	Research Methodology	03
IM3750	Data Visualisation	03
BM3060	Professional Relationships and Networking	01
Business Internship OR 2 Modules
BM3030	Business Internship	06
IM3750	Operations Analytics	03
IM3630	Information System Management and Security	03

Year 04

Code	Module	Credit
Semester 1
BM4010	Comprehensive Research Project(Continued to Semester 2)	09
IM4710	Business Metrics for Data Driven Companies	03
IM4720	People Analytics	03
1 Elective
IM4610	Decision Support Systems	03
IM4730	Social Media and Web Analytics	03
BM4510	Business Process Management	03
Semester 2
IM4740	Accounting Analytics	03
IM4750	Decision Modeling for Business Analytics	03
1 Elective:
IM4630	Strategic Information Systems	03
BM3460	Enterprise Resource Planning	03

Entry Requirements

Passes in three subjects (in any subject stream) at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination (Sri Lanka / London) in one and the same sitting and a pass at the Aptitude test conducted by SLIIT

Fee & Funding

A semester fee of Rs.150,000/= ( + Taxes ) will have to be paid to the SLIIT for each semester for the period of four years, to complete the degree in Sri Lanka. Fees for any subsequent semester should be paid prior to the commencement of each semester.

Entry

February / September / June

Approved by the University Grants Commission under the Universities Act

Member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities

Member International Association of Universities (IAU)

Member of Association of Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)