Program Overview

The Master of Science (MSc) in Artificial Intelligence (AI) is designed to meet the growing needs in AI throughout the workforce which will create added value and wealth to Irish businesses. Given society’s increasing communications with global partners, AI is emerging as a highly employable discipline.

Both full time and part time options programme are designed to facilitate learners with a statistics/computing/technology background who wish to upskill in this new and emerging area of AI. Student can opt to take the theory and practical modules only and not complete the dissertation (i.e. Applied Research Methods & Applied Research Project).

Aims of the Programme
The MSc in Artificial Intelligence aims to develop learners within the Artificial Intelligence (AI) discipline involving skills in technology, programming, Data Science, and information processing to respond to the ever-growing demand across industries for AI specialists. The programme also recognises the interdisciplinary nature of AI, combined with analytics and large data volumes, creating an environment for AI to emerge as key technology for the future. AI is a set of technologies that use machine learning, speech analytics, natural language processing, machine vision and analytics to process the data to make informed decisions or recommendations.

The Master of Science (MSc) in Artificial Intelligence aims are to

• Enable learners to develop mastery of current and developing computer technologies especially skills related to the development and use of Artificial Intelligence.
• Provide learners with a deep and systematic knowledge of the management of Artificial Intelligence in organisational contexts.
• Facilitate the development of applied skills that are directly complementary and relevant to the workplace.
• Identify and develop autonomous learning skills for the learners.
• Develop in learners a deep and systematic understanding of current issues of research and analysis.
• Enable the learners to identify, develop and apply detailed analytical, creative, problem solving and research skills.
• Respond ethically and informatively to address any unseen situations that may arise due to the emerging needs of industry.
• Provide the learner with a comprehensive platform for career development, innovation and further study.