Associate Degree Program in Business Analytics (ADP BA)
Associate Degree Program in Business Analytics (ADP BA)
Introduction
The Associate Degree Program in Business Analytics (ADP BA) is a two-year, post-intermediate qualification designed to provide students with the foundational knowledge, analytical skills, and practical competence necessary to excel in data-driven business environments. The program focuses on combining business knowledge with analytical tools, statistical techniques, and programming applications to prepare students for roles in data analysis, business intelligence, and decision support.
The program provides a blend of theoretical learning, practical applications, and real-world business exposure. It equips students to enter the workforce immediately or to continue into a four-year BS Business Analytics program.
Program Objectives
- Equip students with essential analytical skills, including data visualization, statistical analysis, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Provide a foundational understanding of business principles in management, finance, marketing, and operations.
- Foster ethical decision-making, communication skills, and teamwork in professional settings.
- Prepare students for employment in data-driven business roles or further studies in a BS Business Analytics program.
Career Prospects
- Business Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Marketing Analyst
- Operations Analyst
- Financial Analyst
- Project Assistant
- Business Intelligence Analyst
Eligibility Criteria
35% marks in Intermediate (FA/F.Sc./A-level) or equivalent
Program Structure
The degree requires 66 credit hours course work.
Scheme of Study
ADP BA – Model Roadmap
| Program Duration | 02 Years |
| Semester Duration | 16 weeks + 02 weeks for examination |
| Course Load |
15-18 credit hours (per semester) A student can be enrolled for one course beyond the maximum limit, if: 1) If his/her CGPA is above 3.5 2) The student needs the course to graduate within the maximum duration. |
| Attendance | 75 % |
| Total Credit Hours | 68 |
| Program Duration | 02 Years |
|---|---|
| Semester Duration | 16 weeks + 02 weeks for examination |
| Course Load |
15-18 credit hours (per semester) A student can be enrolled for one course beyond the maximum limit, if: 1) If his/her CGPA is above 3.5 2) The student needs the course to graduate within the maximum duration. |
| Attendance | 75 % |
| Total Credit Hours | 71 |
| Category | Code | Course Title | Cr. Hrs |
| Semester 1 | |||
| Gen. Edu. | HSS101 | Functional English | 3-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | MTH208 | Quantitative Reasoning 1- Probability and Statistics | 3-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | HSS103 | Islamic Studies | 2-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | CCL100 | Applications of ICT | 2-1-0 |
| Major | CCS 101 | Programming Fundamentals | 3-1-3 |
| Major | MGT 101 | Principles of Management | 3-0-0 |
| Total Cr. Hrs. | 18 | ||
| Semester 2 | |||
| Gen. Edu. | HSS108 | Expository Writing | 3-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | CCS207 | Quantitative Reasoning 2- Introduction to Data Science | 3-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | HSS104 | Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan | 2-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | HSS108 | Civics & Community Engagement | 2-0-0 |
| Major | CCS 202 | Object Oriented Programming | 3-1-3 |
| Major | MKT 101 | Marketing Fundamentals | 3-0-0 |
| Total Cr. Hrs. | 17 | ||
| Semester 3 | |||
| Gen. Edu. | HSS109 | Social Sciences Elective: Principles of Economics | 2-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | PHY100 | Natural Science Elective: Introduction to Environmental Science | 2-1-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | PHL 101 | Arts and Humanities Elective: Language | 2-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | MGT201 | Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Technology | 2-0-0 |
| Major | CCS 203 | Data Structures & Business Applications | 3-1-3 |
| Major | HRM 201 | Human Resource Management | 3-0-0 |
| Total Cr. Hrs. | 16 | ||
| Semester 4 | |||
| Major | DSC 302 | Fundamentals of Web Development | 3-1-3 |
| Major | MKT 302 | Digital Marketing | 3-0-0 |
| Major | SCM 401 | Logistic and Supply Chain Management | 3-0-0 |
| Major | ACC 201 | Financial Accounting | 3-0-0 |
| Major | DSC 201 | Fundamentals of Business Analytics (MS Excel or any other tool) | 3-1-3 |
| Total Cr. Hrs. | 17 | ||
| Total | 68 |
| Category | Code | Course Title | Cr. Hrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | |||
| Gen. Edu. | HSS101 | Functional English | 3-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | MTH208 | Quantitative Reasoning 1- Probability and Statistics | 3-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | HSS103 | Islamic Studies | 2-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | CCL100 | Applications of ICT | 2-1-0 |
| Major | CCS 101 | Programming Fundamentals | 3-1-3 |
| Major | MGT 101 | Principles of Management | 3-0-0 |
| Total Cr. Hrs. | 18 | ||
| Semester 2 | |||
| Gen. Edu. | HSS108 | Expository Writing | 3-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | CCS207 | Quantitative Reasoning 2- Introduction to Data Science | 3-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | HSS104 | Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan | 2-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | HSS108 | Civics & Community Engagement | 2-0-0 |
| Major | CCS 202 | Object Oriented Programming | 3-1-3 |
| Major | MKT 101 | Marketing Fundamentals | 3-0-0 |
| Total Cr. Hrs. | 17 | ||
| Semester 3 | |||
| Gen. Edu. | HSS109 | Social Sciences Elective: Principles of Economics | 2-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | PHY100 | Natural Science Elective: Introduction to Environmental Science | 2-1-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | PHL 101 | Arts and Humanities Elective: Language | 2-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | MGT201 | Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Technology | 2-0-0 |
| Major | CCS 203 | Data Structures & Business Applications | 3-1-3 |
| Major | HRM 201 | Human Resource Management | 3-0-0 |
| Total Cr. Hrs. | 16 | ||
| Semester 4 | |||
| Major | DSC 302 | Fundamentals of Web Development | 3-1-3 |
| Major | MKT 302 | Digital Marketing | 3-0-0 |
| Major | SCM 401 | Logistic and Supply Chain Management | 3-0-0 |
| Major | ACC 201 | Financial Accounting | 3-0-0 |
| Major | DSC 201 | Fundamentals of Business Analytics (MS Excel or any other tool) | 3-1-3 |
| Total Cr. Hrs. | 17 | ||
| Total | 68 | ||
| Domain | Cr. Hrs |
| General Education | 30 |
| Major | 38 |
| Total | 68 |
| Domain | Cr. Hrs |
|---|---|
| General Education | 30 |
| Major | 38 |
| Total | 68 |