Master of Artificial Intelligence
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Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
Department: Institute for Intelligent Systems
Programme Level: Postgraduate
Programme Name: Master of Artificial Intelligence
Programme Code: M6A12Q
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NQF Credits: 183
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Application End Date: Mar 7, 2022
Purpose
The purpose of the Master of Artificial Intelligence is to develop skilled graduates able to work at a high level of competence with cutting edge Artificial Intelligence applications and concepts across a range of fields, including engineering, commerce and economics, mathematical sciences, natural sciences and computer science. Graduates will be equipped with the skills, knowledge and expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI) research relevant to research, development, and practice in this field. The programme will also inculcate specialised AI training and promote lifelong learning as appropriate to the evolving discipline. To this end, the programme will provide students with insights into Psychology and AI, the importance of ethics, and a variety of aspects of machine learning etc. The focus on the research project ensures graduates able to undertake advanced reflection on issues in the field.
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Selection Process
A degree NQF level 8 equivalent qualification in Engineering, Commerce or Economics, or Mathematical or Natural or Computer Science, or a Bachelor of Technology in the aforementioned disciplines/fields with at least one year of relevant work experience or one year relevant research experience. Students will be selected on the basis of the stipulated admission requirements. Student must have completed a minimum of NQF level 5 Mathematics during their undergraduate studies
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