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Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence


Duration:
Full time (1+ years)
Part time (2.5-3 years)
 


Awarded by:
APU, Malaysia


Intakes:
Full Time:
16 Oct 2023

Part Time:
20 Oct 2023

 

  

APU-DMU DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMME


Students who are under Masters Degree Programme will have the option to opt-in for the APU-DMU Dual Degree Scheme. Under this Scheme, students will receive 2 Degree Certificates & Transcripts upon graduation: 1 from Asia Pacific University (APU), Malaysia and 1 from De Montfort University (DMU), UK.


To know more about APU-DMU Dual Scheme, please click HERE

 


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.

Digital Transformation for IR4.0


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.

Note: The above entry requirements may differ for specific programmes based on the latest programme standards published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

 
ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

• IELTS : 5.0

For more information please click HERE

Students from English speaking countries and those with qualifications taught in English (previous Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree taught in English) are exempted from English requirements. Applications for exemption must be accompanied by supporting documents.


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
(FOR NON-COMPUTING STUDENTS: TO BE COMPLETED UPON 1st MONTH OF THE PROGRAMME)

  • Programming in Python
  • Introduction to R Programming
  • Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence

CORE MODULES

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Image Processing and Computer Vision
  • Fuzzy Logic
  • Applied Machine Learning
  • Computational Intelligence Optimization
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Research Methodology in Computing and Engineering
  • Project

ELECTIVE MODULES (CHOOSE 3)*

  • Applied Robotics
  • Pattern Recognition
  • Expert Systems and Knowledge Engineering
  • Business Intelligence Systems
  • Multivariate Methods for Data Analysis
  • Deep Learning
* Elective modules may be pre-selected for students at the beginning of the semester. If students wish to change these pre-selected elective modules, they can choose from the available modules offered in the semester OR among the intensive delivery modules – however such changes may prolong the study duration.
 

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

  • Software Engineer
  • Data Scientist
  • AI Researcher
  • Intelligence Specialist
  • Consultant
  • AI Data Analyst
  • Machine Learning Engineer
  • Robotics R&D Engineer
  • Machine Vision Engineer
  • Artificial Intelligence Analyst
  • Deep Learning Scientist


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.

TIBCO certification is awarded to students who complete:

  • Business Intelligence Systems
  • Applied Machine Learning
  • Deep Learning


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”

“A.I. is more important than fire or electricity”

“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”


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

(N/481/7/0811)(06/24)(MQA/FA11933)

All information is correct at the time of publication, but is subject to change in the interest of continuing improvement.