Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence

A MScAI opens a diverse range of career opportunities across various sectors. Here are some potential career paths:

• Data Scientist
• Machine Learning Engineer
• AI Research Scientist
• AI Product Manager
• Robotics Engineer
• Natural Language Processing (NLP) Engineer
• Consultant in AI Strategy
• Business Intelligence Analyst
• AI Ethics Consultant

Graduates can also pursue advanced studies, like a PhD. in Artificial Intelligence or related fields, to specialize further and enhance career prospects, including academic and high-level research roles.

The program has been awarded the accreditation by Ministry of Education, UAE on November 1, 2024.

Graduates of the MScAI program, within a few years of graduation, will have:

• Gained advanced expertise in machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, and computer vision, building a strong foundation in core AI technologies.
• Successfully applied AI techniques to solve complex challenges while creating secure, sustainable solutions.
• Maintained adaptability by staying current with emerging technologies and trends in the AI field, emphasizing lifelong learning.
• Communicated AI concepts effectively to technical and non-technical audiences, fostering collaboration and clarity.
• Led AI-driven projects and teams, shaping organizational strategy while honing leadership skills.
• Encouraged interdisciplinary collaboration, driving innovation and entrepreneurship with a focus on ethical and societal impacts of AI solutions

Upon successful completion of the MScAI program, the graduate will be able to:

• Demonstrate comprehensive and advanced knowledge of AI concepts and research techniques to analyze complex, real-world interdisciplinary problems for innovative solutions.
• Design, implement, and critically evaluate collaborative solutions to meet specific requirements in the AI discipline.
• Demonstrate specialized communication and information technology skills to present, explain, and critique highly complex AI solutions and concepts in diverse professional contexts.
• Function effectively in different roles within a team to achieve AI initiatives incorporating strategic insight and an entrepreneurial approach.
• Evaluate the legal, societal, and ethical implications of AI solutions to ensure compliance with regulations and standards for responsible and professional deployment in real-world applications.
• Engage in continuous learning and professional development to stay current with emerging trends and advancements in AI.

i. General Admission Requirements for Graduate Programs

Completion of a recognized Bachelor's degree in a discipline appropriate for the Graduate Program of admission choice. A Higher Education Diploma is not equivalent to a Bachelor's degree and does not qualify an applicant for admission to a Graduate program.

The general admission requirements applicable to all graduate programs are as follows:

• A minimum cumulative CGPA of 3.00 on a 4.0 scale or its established equivalent in the applicant's Bachelor's degree.
• A minimum score of 1400 on the English Language portion of the EmSAT examination or its equivalent on other national or internationally recognized tests that are approved by the CAA, such as a TOEFL score of 550 (213 CBT, 79 iBT), or 6.0 IELTS academic.
• Students who have completed undergraduate education in an English medium institution might be allowed admission into a graduate program without demonstrating a TOEFL 550 score of 550 (or equivalent). This exemption can apply only to those students who undertook all their schooling (K-12) and a Bachelor's degree in English in a reference English-speaking country (e.g. UK, USA, Australia, New Zealand).

ii. MScAI Program-Specific Admission Requirements

In addition to the general admission requirements, prospective applicants seeking admission to the Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence program are required to possess a relevant undergraduate degree. Acceptable qualifications include, but are not limited to, the following specializations:

• Bachelor of Computer Science or its equivalent.
• Bachelor of Engineering or its equivalent.
• Bachelor of Information Technology or its equivalent.
• Bachelor of Mathematics or its equivalent.

If an applicant does not hold a baccalaureate degree in any specialization – Bachelor of Computer Science, Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Information Technology, Bachelor of Mathematics, or their equivalents – the applicant must pass a non-credit remedial course titled “MAI 501-Programming for AI Applications”.

Students enrolled in a non-credit remedial course are allowed one academic year to pass the course, after which a successful student may be fully admitted to the MScAI program, and an unsuccessful student who has not completed the course will leave the institution.

CUD allows graduate students to register for credit-bearing courses in a graduate program only after they have successfully completed non-credit remedial courses if required.

The Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (MScAI) program will be offered in the CUD Campus in a full-time regular study mode for 4 semesters (2 Years).

The Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (MScAI) degree shall be awarded to a student upon completing the following requirements:

• A student enrolled in MScAI program must have passed thirty-three (33) credit hours.
• A student must achieve a CGPA of not less than 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 points.
• A student must have earned at least 75% of credits at CUD.
• The thesis must be completed at CUD.