Program Description

This course provides you with advanced knowledge, methods and processes as an enabler for deploying data science and artificial intelligence. This will lead to solving 21st century world problems with greater scalability and efficiencies. Why study MSc Data Science & Artificial Intelligence at BU?

• Learn about recent advances in the fields of data analytics, big data tools and technologies, machine intelligence while concretely experimenting on machine knowledge extraction and decision-support
• Use a broad range of data science tools and technologies, from those which are established (MATLAB, R and Weka), to the new favourites which prepare you for mainstream data science jobs (Python, Jupyter notebook, Apache Spark and libraries such as Keras, TensorFlow, and PyTorch)
• Graduate with important skills in strategic thinking for scientific research implementation and communication
• We’ve established close relationships with companies, research and government agencies that are interested in recruiting skilled graduates in data science and artificial intelligence
• Take part in organised codejams/hackathons, visit organisations and work on practical data science and artificial problems. This will support you in establishing an internship or placement
• Tailor your learning towards the areas that interest you, with option units covering topics such as neuronal analysis, smart systems, computer vision and Blockchain.

Admission Requirements

• General Requirement:-
  • Indian Students:-You need to have an Indian Bachelor’s (Honours) degree from a recognised higher education institution in a relevant subject and to have met the minimum required grades
  • Arab Students:-You are eligible to apply for a taught Master’s programme if you have: Bachelor’s degree
• The normal requirements for embarking upon this degree are:
  • A Bachelors Honours degree with 55%-60% subject, or equivalent.
  • Required subject: Computing, Technology, Maths, Physics, Engineering, Data Sciences or Data Analytics

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	6

Remarks:

• IELTS waiver for Indian Student:-
  • IELTS waiver is given to State Boards Only from Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka State.
  • MoI accepted if UG completed in past One year from the Course application date)
• Study Options:-2 years with optional 30-week work placement