Why choose this course?

You will work with academics who are leading authorities in their area of research, and many have extensive commercial experience. Our staff will support you in your learning and the application of business research techniques to real business problems, which boosts your ability to secure employment in the areas of artificial business intelligence.

Our network of industry partners visit campus for careers fairs, provide guest lectures, support hackathons and provide real business projects. You'll also have the opportunity to work closely with the Herts Careers and Employment team to help you find a suitable role, support with your application and prepare you for any interviews.

This two-year full-time programme is a great opportunity if you want to pursue postgraduate study in the UK to prepare for a future in a research/consultancy role by providing opportunities for you to:

• study a range of research methods that are applicable to business research and develop your understanding of the vital role artificial intelligence will play in business;
• acquire a unique combination of skills that are transferrable to a professional workplace and sought after by employers worldwide which include the use of software and systems commonly used in business to support research into artificial intelligence opportunities for business;
• obtain a world-recognised master's degree and move on to further studies or employment.

What will I study?

Your modules will be led by experts in research methods and design, and artificial intelligence for business. The first year includes a combination of modules to enhance your knowledge and skills in various areas including Research in Action: Methodologies, Data Collection and Analytical Strategies, Essentials of Artificial Intelligence in Business and Digital Management and Artificial Intelligence in Practice: Innovation, Impact, and Contemporary Challenges.

You will also start work on your research and studying these modules will help you to shape your proposal which will inform your major research project to be undertaken in year 2. This independent major research project will be supported by a team of supervisors and will develop your skills of researching artificial intelligence opportunities, challenges and solutions for business.

You will be taught through a varied programme of teaching and learning that includes small group discussions, practical workshops in computer labs, web-based learning, case study analysis and lectures. Sessions will be delivered by subject specialists as well as practitioners and consultants to provide a diverse perspective on the topics covered.

You will be assessed individually or in teams through a variety of assessment methods including written reports of various lengths, presentations, in-class tests and practical assignments. You will also be required to complete a longer research thesis for the research component of your programme.