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Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence
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APU-DMU DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMME
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MORE THAN JUST AN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE MASTER PROGRAMME
APU's Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence programme is designed to provide you an edge with the latest technologies that are in line with the Industrial Revolution 4.0. | |
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
| GENERAL REQUIREMENTS | |
• Bachelor’s degree with minimum CGPA of 2.75 out of 4.00, or its equivalent qualification as acceptable by the Senate. • Bachelor’s degree with CGPA 2.50 out of 4.00, but below CGPA 2.75; can be accepted with rigorous assessment (include test, interview or portfolio). • Bachelor’s degree with CGPA below 2.50 out of 4.00, or qualification which is equivalent can be accepted with minimum 5 years relevant working experience in related field. | |
* Applicants without a Computing-related Bachelor’s degree must pass the pre-requisite modules to continue with the Master’s Degree.
| ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS | |
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS | • IELTS : 6.0 |
PROGRAMME OUTLINE
This programme is specifically designed to provide:
- Advanced skills and techniques in artificial intelligence
- Research opportunities to solve meaningful industrial problems with artificial intelligence techniques
- Advanced research opportunities in artificial intelligence in preparation for doctoral studies.
THE BENEFITS OF THE PROGRAMME |
On successful completion of this programme, you will be able to :
- Gain hands-on experience to implement Artificial Intelligence (AI) to solve problems
- Grasp knowledge on a wide range of subject matters ranging from Machine Learning, Robotics to Natural Language Processing.
- Effectively undertake and manage large scale and complex Artificial Intelligence (AI) projects.
- Engage in the design and implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems of high quality and reliability.
- Appreciate problems and suggest solutions associated with the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems.
- Appreciate how an efficient Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology based infrastructure is a key factor in enabling a business to gain a competitive edge.
- Draw upon the body of knowledge and be able to overcome human limits to solve new problems using Artificial Intelligence (AI).
WHO SHOULD ATTEND |
This programme is geared towards practicing IT/Computing professionals within industry who seek further formal qualifications in Artificial Intelligence. In addition, professionals and managers who wish to enhance themselves with Artificial Intelligence knowledge and skills to postgraduate level will find this programme attractive. Fresh undergraduate students from Artificial Intelligence / Software Engineering / Data Science background will also find this programme worthwhile as a path to further enhance their academic qualifications.
MODULES & PROJECT |
The programme comprises 3 pre-requisite modules (for non-Computing students), 10 coursework modules and a Project.
There are 7 compulsory Core Modules and you will have to choose 3 electives from those listed.
PRE-REQUISITE MODULES | |
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CORE MODULES | |
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ELECTIVE MODULES (CHOOSE 3)* | |
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PROJECT |
You will be expected to conduct effective research in relation to Artificial Intelligence for both academic and industry purposes. Either route will require you to plan and conduct effective academic research, and produce one academic paper, consultancy report or academic paper in relation to an aspect of Artificial Intelligence.
CAREER OPTIONS
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JOINT PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION BY TIBCO SOFTWARE INC.
| Upon completion of the MSc in Artificial Intelligence programme, in addition to their Masters Degrees, students will receive a professional certificate from TIBCO Software Inc. TIBCO is amongst the global leaders in Integration, Data Management and Analytics platforms that has a global clientele. In addition to the certification, TIBCO, as APU's industry partner, has provided all students & lecturers with complimentary access to the TIBCO Spotfire software for academic purposes. Students are utilizing the software to perform tasks & projects related to data analytics.
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GROWING DEMAND FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Source: https://www.sas.com/content/dam/SAS/en_us/doc/infographic/artificial-intelligence-109282.pdf
https://www.sas.com/en_my/insights/analytics/what-is-artificial-intelligence.html
https://blogs.thomsonreuters.com/answerson/machine-learning-business-implications/
The power of artificial intelligence is “so incredible, it will change society in some very deep ways”
Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2019/03/26/bill-gates-artificial-intelligence-both-promising-and-dangerous.html
“A.I. is more important than fire or electricity”
Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2018/02/01/google-ceo-sundar-pichai-ai-is-more-important-than-fire-electricity.html
“The rise of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and robotics will lead to the loss of up to 20 million manufacturing jobs worldwide by 2030”
Source: https://www.techrepublic.com/article/robots-will-kill-20m-manufacturing-jobs-by-2030/
COURSE FEES
Malaysian Students | International Students |
RM 34,600 | RM 38,500 (USD 9,390) |
* Fees stated above do not include Enrolment Fees, Registration Fees and other Miscellaneous Fees. Please refer to Fee Guide for details.
MQA ACCREDITATION
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(N/0613/7/0013)(06/24)(MQA/FA11933) |
| All information is correct at the time of publication, but is subject to change in the interest of continuing improvement. |
