Staff Reporter, Dhaka : Universal College Bangladesh (UCBD) yesterday (17 th August) hosted a masterclass titled ‘Shaping the Future with Data: Global Trends & Bangladesh’s Path,’ on the relevance of Data Science in today’s world and future career prospects both locally and internationally. During the session, UCBD announced that it will soon launch the Bachelor’s in Data Science programme with the London School of Economics (LSE)-University of London, one of the top-ranked academic programmes worldwide.
The masterclass was carried out to familiarize the graduates of HSC and A2 and their guardians with Data Science, its global rise, and the future of data professionals in Bangladesh, so that students can tap into the best opportunities available to them.
Held at the UCBD Student Lounge, the session highlighted the relevance of Data Science, showing participants the field and career prospects locally and internationally.
The event was attended by Prof. Hew Gill, President and Provost of UCBD.
The masterclass featured Dr. James Abdey, Associate Academic Director, LSE, who spoke about global trends in Data Science in the session. He opined, “We are pleased to announce that recently UCBD got the approval to offer a BSc in Data Science and Business Analytics. As the world becomes ever more data-driven, investing in your data skills will not only contribute to your personal career success but also strengthen the overall human capital of Bangladesh.”
Adding the local perspective, Sumit Saha, CEO of Learn with Sumit (LWS) and Cofounder and Managing Director of Analyzen, said, “The demand for data professionals in Bangladesh is growing rapidly. Today, data is the new oil. Just as oil once determined the pace of economies, data now drives innovation and opportunity. If you can master data, you will be at the center of tomorrow’s most exciting careers, both in locally and globally.”