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Course Overview

The Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence program offered by Ajman University is the first of its kind in the country. We will be one of the leading universities in the region to offer a Master's in Artificial Intelligence. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the newest trend in computer science nowadays. The component of mimicking the human ability that AI has, such as; inference, deduction, knowledge aggregation, learning, recognition and even expressing emotions makes AI-based technology of great interest. It is extremely important nowadays for our community and organizations to be at the leading edge of technologies such as AI. This will empower all organizations of the nation, and make them at the top niche of advancement and development.

The graduates will be able to develop AI technologies and fulfill the local and regional market’s needs. The program will motivate scientific research in this field in collaboration with internal and external entities.

Objectives

The Education Objectives of the MSAI program are to graduate students who will be able to:

  1. Provide innovative solutions to complex problems.
  2. Become an effective team member.
  3. Acquire a position of leadership/responsibility in an organization.
  4. Demonstrate ethical and social behavior.
  5. Pursue further studies and become life-long learner”

Entry Requirement 

Admission Requirements:

  • The applicant should have a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent qualification) in Computer Science or a directly related discipline from an accredited university recognized by the UAE Ministry of Education.
  • The department will consider applications from holders of a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent score.
  • English Proficiency Tests – must be taken no more than two years prior to admission to Ajman University. Minimum English proficiency scores are set for the MSAI program as follows: A minimum TOEFL score of 550 on the Paper-Based, 213 on the Computer-Based, or 79-80 on the Internet-Based test, or its equivalent in a standardized English language test, such as 6.0 IELTS or another standardized, internationally recognized test approved by the CAA.

Transfer Admission:

  • Transferred students will be accepted under the following conditions:
  • A student transferring from a federal or licensed institution in the UAE, or a foreign institution of higher learning based outside the UAE and accredited in its home country, are eligible for transfer admission.
  • The student is required to meet the English language proficiency requirements for the MSAI program, prior to commencing their study.
  • Only students in good academic standing (a minimum cumulative grade point average of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent) will be accepted to the MSAI program;
  • A maximum of 12 credit hours of a degree program may be gained through transfer, and thesis transfer is not allowed.
  • Degree requirements may be satisfied by the transfer of graduate credit for courses of a grade of B or above from an accredited college or university and completed outside the master’s degree. Courses normally taken in an undergraduate program will not be counted as credit toward the MSc-AI degree. No credit hours can be used to satisfy more than one degree.
  • Generally, graduate transfer credit that is more than five years old may not be accepted to complete a degree.

Graduation Requirements:

The completion requirements of the Master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence shall be:

  • An overall cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0 or above (out of 4.0) after the completion of the 30 credit hours as per the degree requirement and the study plan.
  • A minimum grade of C is required to pass any course except Master thesis and Master Project courses where a minimum passing grade of B is required.

Fees

Fee per credit hour

AED 2500


This information was accurate on : 24/02/2021
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