MSc Managing AI in Business
Manchester, United Kingdom
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2025
TUITION FEES
GBP 16,560 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* full-time International students; Home students £8,550 per year
Introduction
Our brand new dynamic and comprehensive Managing AI in Business postgraduate programme has been crafted to develop versatile leaders, adept at harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) while effectively managing businesses. This program delves deep into a synthesis of strategic use of AI, practical application of AI and the different tools of AI and prompt engineering, tailored for aspiring professionals seeking to leverage the latest advancements in AI for organisational growth and success.
Designed for graduates or professionals with a foundation in IT or business, the programme uniquely focuses on the application of AI, rather than simply the technical. It fosters critical leadership, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities crucial for thriving in the contemporary AI-driven landscape. Whether you aspire to spearhead initiatives in the digital economy, lead transformative AI projects, or embark on entrepreneurial endeavours, this programme will empower you as a visionary AI leader and a resourceful innovator.
You will:
- Engage hands-on with diverse AI tools and prompt engineering, considering the ethical implications of AI in rapidly evolving workplaces
- Become a visionary AI manager capable of steering organisations toward success in the dynamic and challenging AI-driven era
- Have the opportunity to pursue additional accreditations alongside your degree, augmenting your qualifications and career prospects
- Benefit from tailored options such as internships, placements, consultancy projects, entrepreneurial development projects and dissertations, enabling you to consolidate your learning and elevate your employability skills
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Ideal Students
This is for You if...
- You want to develop your knowledge and skills to be an effective future leader who can manage AI-driven change
- You are looking to start or progress a career in managing AI and want a rigorous and practice-focused approach
- You want to benefit from an industry-driven curriculum, teaching the practical skills needed to navigate the ever-evolving AI landscape
- You want to work with and learn from internationally recognised researchers and subject experts, who interact regularly with businesses
- You are keen to acquire the additional professional credentials embedded within this degree
- You want to study in a city and a university that is at the heart of the digital/technological revolution
Curriculum
This programme consists of nine 15-credit core modules, including the Research Methods for Managers module, which will prepare you for the final elective module. For this final module, you'll choose from the dissertation, internship, entrepreneurial development project, consultancy project or work placement.
Core modules
- Principles of Business AI
- AI Governance and Sustainability
- AI Prompt Engineering for Business
- AI in the Workplace
- Business Application and AI Tools
- Responsible Technology
- AI in Practice
- Cyber Security & Information Management
- Research Methods for Managers
Elective modules
- Business Dissertation
- Business Internship
- Entrepreneurial Development Project
- Business Consultancy Project
- Work Placement
You will choose one of the elective module as the final 45 credits of your degree.
Career Opportunities
Upon graduating, you will be well-prepared to pursue a wide array of rewarding and high-demand career opportunities. Having a postgraduate degree in Managing AI in Business will ensure that you have a very employable set of skills. Career areas for graduates of this programme may include:
- AI Leadership: Responsible for managing an organisation's information technology systems, departments or teams, and overseeing technology projects and teams. Overseeing AI technology strategies, ensuring alignment with business goals
- Digital Transformation: Offering expertise to businesses, leading organisations through the process of adopting and integrating AI technologies, optimisation and digital transformation
- AI Business Analysis: Bridging the gap between business needs and IT solutions, optimising processes and workflows
- AI Innovation Management: Driving innovation initiatives and fostering technological advancements within the organisation
- Entrepreneur AI: Launching technology-based ventures, leveraging expertise in IT/IS management
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Program Admission Requirements
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