Programme overview and scope:
The research and development in interdisciplinary domains of artificial intelligence applications can solve many daily routine problems and improve our lifestyle by offering products in many domains such as smart homes, smart cities, smart agriculture, smart vehicles, business intelligence, smart surveillance, and smart healthcare. To meet these objectives, it is required to equip our upcoming students with the latest technologies and essential skills in AI covering both theory and practical aspects. The MS AI programme should enable the students to learn essential theoretical knowledge and learn marketable skills in AI. This programme offers advanced courses to understand core concepts of machine learning as well as specialized elective courses to train students with state-of-the-art skills in AI. This programme will not only produce AI-trained scientists and engineers who can meet the requirements of AI and data science in the Pakistani industry/globally but also it will help the students who like to start a research-based career and planning to enroll in a PhD programme.
Programme Objectives:
The main objectives of the MSAI degree programme are:
⦁ To broaden the academic and professional perspectives of students through a rigorous curriculum focused on core and emerging areas of artificial intelligence.
⦁ To cultivate students’ abilities to think critically and solve complex problems, enabling them to design and implement intelligent business decisions and innovative AI-driven solutions for real-world challenges.
⦁ To equip students with advanced computational, statistical, and machine learning techniques for processing and analyzing large, complex datasets, preparing them for data-centric roles in AI.
⦁ To develop professionals who can effectively meet the evolving demands of both national and international markets for artificial intelligence products, solutions, and expertise.
⦁ To foster a research-oriented mindset, empowering students to contribute to groundbreaking advancements in artificial intelligence and enabling them to pursue doctoral studies and advanced research in AI and allied technologies.
Learning Outcomes:
After the completion of degree students will be able:
⦁ Comprehensive Knowledge: To demonstrate a deep understanding of specialized areas in Artificial Intelligence, fostering an expanded vision of the field’s potential applications and implications.
⦁ Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: To exhibit strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex and non-trivial challenges in AI, applying innovative approaches.
⦁ Practical Application: To apply advanced AI tools and techniques to develop solutions with strategic value, addressing key societal and industrial needs.
⦁ Research Excellence: To conduct impactful research in challenging areas of AI, contributing novel insights and advancements to the field.
⦁ Academic Readiness: To demonstrate preparedness for advanced studies, including doctoral programs, in Artificial Intelligence and related domains at globally renowned institutions.
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