MSc in Artificial Intelligence for Business

at National College of Ireland

The course will be delivered using academic research, industry defined practical problems, and case studies and by faculty, industry practitioners, business strategists with proven expertise in AI and its applications in business. This approach will naturally provide a deeper knowledge of AI for business and create skills required in industry such as critical thinking, problem-solving, creative thinking, communication, teamwork and research skills.
 

Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
 

• Demonstrate a critical understanding of the use of Artificial Intelligence in business contexts.

• Formulate, design, assess, and implement AI-enabled business strategies based on the latest industry practices and standards to enhance human potential and customer support.

• Select and employ advanced and emerging Artificial Intelligence techniques and tools to enhance business decision making.

• Synthesise and communicate the opportunity of Artificial Intelligence to enhance the business strategy to key stakeholders.

• Critically assess and evaluate ethical, sustainable, and responsible risks and impacts associated with Artificial Intelligence solutions in business contexts.

Conduct independent research on the impact of Artificial Intelligence in a business context.
 

Core Modules
 

• Semester 1:

• Data Governance and Ethics

• Foundations of Artificial Intelligence

• Risk and Change Management

• Data Analytics for Business

• AI Technologies for Business
   

• Semester 2:

• Intelligent Agents and Process Automation

• Human Centred AI

• Customer Engagement and AI

• Semester 3:

• Emerging AI Technologies and Sustainability

• Practicum/Internship: Semester 2/3 (5/25 Credits)

Applicants are required to hold a minimum of a Level 8 honours qualification (2.2 or higher) or equivalent on the National Qualifications Framework in either STEM (e.g., Information Management Systems, Information Technologies, Computer Science, Computer Engineer) or Business (e.g., Business Information Systems, Business Administration, Economics) discipline and a minimum of three years of relevant work experience in industry, ideally but not necessarily, in management.
 

Non-English-speaking applicants must demonstrate fluency in the English language as demonstrated by an IELTS academic score of at least 6.5 or equivalent.

The fee for this course for international students is €15,000.