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BS Analytics

BS Analytics

Batch Starts 12nd Jan'2025

Abroad Intake Jan'2026

Key Benefits of the Program

  • INR50 Lakhs


    Significant savings of upto INR 50 Lakhs compared to studying full degree in USA1

  • Upto36 Months


    Eligible for PGWP/Post Study Work/OPT visa application after graduation2

  • USD72 K


    Average salary in USA after completion of the course1

Program Structure and Fees

BS Analytics is a 4 Years STEM-designated undergraduate course, where in the first year you will be studying online from Golden Gate University Worldwide. This program offers an opportunity to avail academic support at the upGrad's Learning Support Centre in Hyderabad. The tuition fee for Year 1 of the online course shall be INR 5,08,500 per annum. For the remaining years, you will be transferring your credits to the USA and studying at Northeastern University. The Tuition Fee for Northeastern University will approximately be USD 16,230 per annum. You will also have to incur approximately USD 20,000 per annum as living costs in the USA.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Organizations rely on analytics to make informed decisions in today's data-driven world. Identifying market trends, customer preferences, and emerging opportunities is paramount. Employers value teamwork/collaboration and project management skills in analytics professionals, reflecting the need for individuals with general business expertise. The BS Analytics (BSA) program addresses these demands by providing undergraduate education that prepares students to become data analyst practitioners capable of applying data analysis methods and strategic expertise to support organizational decision-making. The program emphasizes experiential learning and offers industry-oriented modules. Per BLS, employment of management analysts is anticipated to grow 11% from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations. Northeastern graduates have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills in investigating theories, communicating data-driven insights, completing real-world projects, and applying analytics principles to assist organizations in decision-making processes.
  1. Country

    India

    Course Name

    • Certificate in Computer Science

    Eligibility

    • Students who have appeared for 10 + 2 examinations, (e.g. A level, CBSE, HSC, IBDP, ISC, etc.) from Science stream with 70% marks or 3 GPA above.
    • Students who have completed class 12th within the last 3 years prior to enrolling in the program will be eligible. Students enrolled for any graduate or undergraduate programs shall not be eligible to apply.

    Tuition Fees

    INR 5,08,500 per annum

    Cost of Living

    N/A

    Mode of Teaching

    Online

    Duration

    1 Year

  2. Country

    USA

    Course Name

    • BS Analytics

    Eligibility

    • The applicant should successfully complete 1 Year of Certificate in Computer Science from GGU with a minimum of 3.0 GPA in each course as well as aggregate level.
    • English Proficiency Requirements are TOEFL iBT >= 79 or IELTS score >= 6.5 or PTE >= 53 or Duolingo >= 105.

    Tuition Fees

    ~ USD 16,230 per annum

    Cost of Living

    ~ USD 20,000 per annum

    Mode of Teaching

    On-Campus

    Duration

    3 Years

Other Benefits

  • Northeastern University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) in 1940
  • Northeastern University is ranked #1 in the US for Co-op Programs in 2024
  • Northeastern University is featured at #44 Best Universities Nationally in 2023
  • Support with TOEFL / IELTS training and study abroad modules to meet U.S.A study requirements
  • Post Study Work Visa opportunities (upto 3 years) as accessed by graduates of standard U.S.A. STEM degrees
  • Accredited by Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
  • End-to-end application, counseling and visa application assistance from upGrad
  • Daily classes as well as small groups with capstone project after each term
About Golden Gate University Worldwide
About Northeastern University
About USA

Career Opportunities


BS Analytics

  • Data Scientist

    USD 98,951 Annually 1

  • Machine Learning Engineer

    USD 114,470 Annually 1

  • Statistician

    USD 83,473 Annually 1

  • Data Analyst

    USD 65,368 Annually 1

Syllabus

Golden Gate University WorldwideCertificate in Computer Science

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Northeastern UniversityBS Analytics

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  • 48

    Months

  • 120

    Credits

  • 20+

    Case Studies and Projects

  • 900+

    Hours of Recorded Content

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Frequently Asked Questions

Admissions

Are Golden Gate University Worldwide campus Degree Programs recognized by Northeastern University?

Golden Gate University Programs are designed and delivered as per regulations set forth by WSCUC - WASC Senior College and University Commission (The official accreditation body of HEIs in California). As an officially accredited university in the United States, Northeastern University, U.S.A. will accept transfer credits from GGU for their undergraduate degree program - BS Analytics. The same has been established and effectuated with an official agreement between the two universities.

Can I join this program without a TOEFL/IELTS Score and attempt TOEFL/IELTS after joining the program?

Yes, you can join this program without a TOEFL/IELTS score & upGrad will help you prepare for the English Entrance test to establish your current English proficiency to be eligible for a BS Analytics Program in the U.S.A.

Can we get a TOEFL/IELTS waiver, if we study through upGrad?

To study in Northeastern University, you will have to meet university English Proficiency Requirements. Initially, we will apply on your behalf for a conditional offer letter to universities where TOEFL/IELTS score will not be required. upGrad will prepare you to meet these English proficiency requirements through specific study material.

I have not yet received Class 12 marks, am I eligible to apply for this program?

Yes, you can apply and block your seat for the program in case you have given exams in the 2024 academic year for class 12 and have not yet received a marksheet. You can block your seat by paying INR 25,000. The rest of the fees will be payable once you receive the mark sheet. You need to score a minimum of 3 GPA or 70% marks to be eligible for the course. In case you do not score 3 GPA, you can request for a refund of your block payment as per the refund policy.

What is a conditional offer letter and how is it different from a confirmed offer letter?

Conditional offer letters will be issued to you by Northeastern University based on documents submitted by upGrad. These documents will be class 10th & 12th marksheets, passport. The conditional offer letter will be converted into a confirmed offer once students meet the conditions mentioned in the conditional offer letter. These conditions will be English proficiency conditions, successful completion of the course at Golden Gate University and any other condition which the university deems fit.

About the Bachelor’s STEM Program at Northeastern University

How can I apply for the program?

  • Applications can be submitted online via upGrad.com. 
  • Based on the confirmation of eligibility, a provisional offer letter will be rolled out. 
  • Student needs to pay required fees to upGrad.com
  • Once the tuition fee is received and documents have been verified, a confirmation of enrollment into this program shall be received
     

What are the course options available for a Bachelor’s STEM degree at Northeastern University?

At Golden Gate University you will have the option to pursue either of the following courses-
  •  BS Analytics
  •  BS Information Technology
  •  BS Digital Communication and Media

Will I be supported for TOEFL/IELTS or other English language exams during the 1st year of Bachelor's STEM degree?

Yes, upGrad will help you prepare for the English proficiency test to establish your current English proficiency to be eligible for the Bachelor’s STEM program in the U.S.A.

What are the English proficiency requirements for getting admission in this program?

English Proficiency Requirements are TOEFL iBT >= 79 or IELTS score >= 6.5  or PTE >= 53 or Duolingo >= 105. To know about the latest requirements, please feel free to reach out to our counselors.

How will Northeastern University help in finding internships and job opportunities after I complete a course ?

Northeastern University has a career hub that assists students in all aspects that come with applying for a new job and works to prepare students for an upcoming interview. They will help students in building a resume, & cover letter; exploring their transferable skills; developing accomplishment statements and conducting mock interviews.

What are co-op programs? Does this course have a co-op component?

Co-op is an educational program in which Northeastern students pursue alternate semesters of academic study with semesters of part-time/full-time employment in positions related to their academic/career interests in the U.S. All Northeastern Programs are embedded with a Co-op.

How much commitment does a co-op program require?

While full time co-op shall require a commitment of 32-40 hours/week over 3-6 months, Part-time co-op shall require a commitment of 15-31 hours/week over 3-6 months.

University Partners

Do we get a conditional offer letter at the initial stage or after completion of the 1st year with Golden Gate University?

Once you enroll in the Bachelors Accel Program with upGrad and provide all the required documents, upGrad will submit applications to university partners on your behalf as per the scheduled intakes application timelines. University partners will release a conditional offer letter within three months of application submission.

What would be the alternate option if I could not get a conditional offer letter from one of upGrad’s partner universities?

This is a highly unlikely scenario. In case you do not get a conditional offer letter from Northeastern University, you may apply to our other partner schools or continue studying online from Golden Gate University.

How many intakes are available at Northeastern University?

Northeastern University offers two intakes for students. The first intake of the year will be January (Spring) intake & the next would be September (Fall) intake.
 

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Will upGrad help me in writing Academic and Visa SOP?

Yes, upGrad will help with your Academic and Visa SOP and will also organize training on how to write a good SOP.

Can we get a PSW visa if we study for this program in India and then for 3 years in the U.S.A. ?

U.S.A. OPT visas are available to all the students who have completed at least 1 academic year on a U.S.A. campus. As you are studying a STEM course, you will be eligible to apply for up to 3 years of OPT after completing your course.

How much are living expenses for a year at Northeastern University?

Living expenses for students studying at NEU is USD 20,000 per annum.

What will be the alternate pathway, if I could not get a visa from the U.S.A. after completion of the program?

In case you do not secure a U.S VISA, you may continue studying your Bachelor's degree online with Golden Gate University.

Can I do a part time job while studying in the U.S.A.?

According to the American students' visa guidelines, you are allowed to work only 20 hours a week and can work only on campus. Students can work up to 20 hours a week when classes are in session and up to 40 hours a week while the classes are not going on.

Payments

What is the process of payment for this program?

Initially, you need to deposit INR 25,000 as a block amount for seat booking. 15 days before the start of course and once you have Class 12 marksheet available, you need to make a complete payment of the remaining amount. You can opt for no-cost EMI with credit facility providers if you want to pay in installments.

Can I pay the fee semester-wise?

The total fee has two components -
1. University fees 
2. Articulation fees. The articulation fee needs to be paid together at once. You can avail of a 0% EMI option with a monthly installment and a down payment of INR 25,000 to block your seat. If you are availing of 0% credit card EMI, upGrad will not charge any processing fees or down payment for these transactions. Your bank may levy GST or other taxes on the interest component of the EMI. University fees can be paid in 2 semesters.

Refund Policy

Is there any deferral or refund policy for this program?

Refund Policy:
1. Students must pay an applicable Caution Amount for the enrollment to the Program. This Caution Amount will be adjustable against the total Program fee payable by the student. 
2. Once the student has made a partial or full payment of Program fee, such student can claim a refund for this amount at any time before the cohort commencement date by raising a refund request through ‘My applications’ page on our website (www.upgrad.com), stating the specific reason for the refund. The refund shall be subject to a deduction of INR. 20,000/- towards processing fee. If less than INR. 20,000/- have been paid in total, students shall not be eligible for any refund in such a case. 
3. Students shall not be eligible for a refund (under any circumstances) if the refund request is raised postprogram/Batch Start Date. In such a case, the student will continue to pay the EMI of his loan (if applicable), as the loan cannot be canceled. This is also applicable to students who could not complete their payment and could not get enrolled in their opted cohort. However, the student can request a PreProgram deferral as per the policy defined below for the same. 
4. Studentshall not be eligible for refund of any amount paid towards the Program in case any discrepancy is identified between your application and self-attested documents including but not limited to wrong details about your grades or any other incorrect information provided in your application. 
5. In case of a valid refund request post obtaining the loan from a third party credit facility provider, we would like to clarify that the responsibility of canceling the loan will lie with the student as upGrad is not privy to such arrangements between the student and the third party credit facility provider. 
6. If students do not provide documents as per the timeline mentioned in the offer letter, they will be deferred to the next batch but they will not be eligible for any refunds.

Deferral Policy: (Pre- Program Commencement)
1. If a Learner, due to unavoidable circumstances is unable to commence with the cohort and requests for a deferral before the Cohort Commencement Date, Learner will have an option to defer to another batch. 
2. However, the learner will be required to pay 50% of the Total Program Fee amount (inclusive of taxes) before the deferral can be approved. Till this condition is complied with, the Learner will be assumed to be continuing in the same cohort. 
3. A Learner can request for deferral only once and to either of the scheduled cohorts to start in the next 1 year from the batch start date of the initial batch the Learner enrolled for. 
4. The Learner has time till the current Cohort Commencement Date to make the payment of the 50% of the Total Program Fee, post which the deferral request will expire. Once the deferral window expires and the Learner asks for a refund after the Cohort Commencement Date, the above-mentioned applicable refund policy will apply. 
5. The fee applicable to the deferred Learner will be as per prevailing Total Program Fee for the batch Learner as opted to defer to (No additional deferral fee is required to be paid).

Deferral Policy: (Post Program Commencement)
1. If a learner is facing severe issues in dedicating time to the course, Learner will have an option to defer to another batch.A Learner can request for deferral only once and to either of the scheduled cohorts to start in the next 1 year from the Cohort Commencement Date of the initial batch the Learner enrolled for. 
2. The Learner will be required to pay a deferral fee of 5% of the Total Program Fee (inclusive of taxes) if any along with the differential program fees between the two cohorts. 
3. The deferral request will be approved once the deferral fee is paid. 
4. Till this condition is complied, the Learner will be assumed to be continuing in the same cohort. 
5. The Learner has 7 days (including holidays and weekends) from the date of deferral request to make the payment of the deferral fee, post which the deferral request will expire, and the learner will continue as part of the current cohort. 
6. If the Learner completes the deferral payment, the Learner’s login will be disabled, The Learner will leave the deferred cohort and the Learner will start learning on the new cohort from the point of the last assignment that was graded in the deferred cohort. All grades and progress till that point will be carried forward as it is to the new cohort. 
7. The deferral can only be requested during the batch for which the Learner has enrolled is ongoing. Once the batch has been completed, deferral requests shall not be entertained. For clarification, the batch completion here shall mean the “last grace deadline” as communicated by upGrad. Case Deferral fee Before Program Commencement 50% program fee (including taxes) to be paid upfront- no additional deferral fee to be paid Post Program Commencement (0-7 days after program start date) 5% of the program fee (including taxes) to be paid within 7 days as deferral fee Post Program Commencement (8 days after program start date) Will have to continue as a part of the current cohort.
CaseDeferral fee
Before Program Commencement50% program fee (including taxes) to be paid upfront- no additional deferral fee to be paid
Post Program Commencement (0-7 days after program start date)5% of the program fee (including taxes) to be paid within 7 days as deferral fee
Post Program Commencement (8 days after program start date)Will have to continue as a part of the current cohort
Disclaimer
  1. The above statistics depend on various factors and individual results may vary. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
  2. The student assumes full responsibility for all expenses associated with visas, travel, and related costs. upGrad does not provide any assurance or make representations regarding visa approval or the procurement of the visa.
  3. upGrad does not grant credit; credits are granted, accepted or transferred at the sole discretion of an educational institution. upGrad does not make any representations regarding the recognition or equivalence of the credits or credentials awarded, unless otherwise expressly stated. If you intend to pursue a post graduate or doctorate degree upon completion of this course or apply for employment which requires specific credits, we advise you to enquire further regarding the suitability of this degree for your academic and/or professional requirements before enrolling.
  4. Please note that the financial support provided by a third-party loan facilitator for the program is in the form of a Personal Loan, not an Educational Loan. This distinction means that the loan does not come with tax benefits or other amenities. We strongly advise all learners to carefully consider this information before proceeding with enrollment.
  5. The estimates provided on savings are indicative and may vary based on the program, scholarships, and promotions available. Actual savings will depend on individual circumstances.