Master of Artificial Intelligence in Business and Industry
KU Leuven
Key Information
Campus location
Leuven, Belgium
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 year
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
Request info
Application deadline
01 Jun 2024
Earliest start date
Sep 2024
Introduction
AI is revolutionizing many domains in business and industry. However, companies often experience a lack of skilled staff to help them make this transition. This new advanced master's program aims to give technically trained professionals the necessary skills to develop innovative applications for AI.
The master is intended for engineers (or master’s holders with a sufficient background in mathematics) who wish to learn the foundations of AI and its applications in business and industry. The program focuses on applications and engineering skills within an interdisciplinary program with a strong academic foundation. The program is aimed at both recent graduates and professionals. It was developed in collaboration with several key industrial partners and is jointly organized by the Faculty of Engineering Technology, Engineering Science, Economics and Business, and Faculty of Science.
The programme is aimed at engineers and other masters with a background in physics and mathematics. Whilst recently graduated students are welcome, the programme offers added value to professionals with field experience wishing to re- or upskill themselves in the field of Artificial Intelligence.
The programme consists of 4 thematical pillars that cover all aspects required in an AI-related education programme: AI Foundations, AI & Industry, AI & Business and AI & Society. The master’s thesis (with optional internship) completes the programme.
Admissions
Curriculum
Program
The program consists of 4 thematical pillars that cover all aspects required in an AI-related education program:
- AI and Industry
- AI and Business
- AI Foundations
- AI and Society
The master’s thesis (with optional internship) completes the program.
The program is aimed at engineers and other masters with a background in physics and mathematics. Whilst recently graduated students are welcome, the program offers added value to professionals with field experience wishing to re- or upskill themselves in the field of Artificial Intelligence.
For people combining work and study, the option is provided to split the program over two or three years via the Postgraduate Certificate: AI in Business and Industry.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Career Perspectives
Graduates are qualified for roles in companies developing technologies that translate AI research findings into practical solutions for sectors such as healthcare, logistics, manufacturing, etc. Graduates can design, develop and evaluate innovative AI systems, typically up to the level of a prototype. Positions in these fields include process or quality engineers, consultants, product developers, and researchers in the R&D division.
Other professional possibilities include research departments embedded in a university, a research institute, a specialized SME or start-up, or an international company. Engineering technologists are also needed to create viable instruments and processes, taking into account the need for verification and validation of the instrument or process. Alumni are also well prepared for entering a Ph.D. program.