Ajman University

Ajman, AE

inquiry@ajman.ac.ae 97167482222P.O.Box: 346

Ajman University

Ajman, AE

inquiry@ajman.ac.ae 97167482222P.O.Box: 346

Master Of Science In Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence·Engineering and Information Technology

Master

Ajman University

Overview

The Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence program offered by Ajman University is the first of its kind in the country. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the newest trend in computer science nowadays. Although (AI) is not new as science, it is recently attracting the attention of business leaders, industry, military, and governments from all over the world. The component of mimicking the human ability that AI has, such as; inference, deduction, knowledge aggregation, learning, recognition and even expressing emotions make AI based technology of great interest. It is extremely important nowadays for our community and organizations to be at the leading edge of technologies such as AI. This will empower all organizations of the nation, and make them at the top niche of advancement and development. The mission of the Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (MSAI) is to prepare graduates with well-rounded education in the different areas of Artificial intelligence (AI). The graduates will be able to develop AI technologies and fulfill the local and regional market’s needs. The program will motivate scientific research in this field in collaboration with internal and external entities.

Typical Job Titles

Ph.D. degree in AI related areas.
R&D at specialized firms developing AI algorithms and applications.
Data analytics and scientists at firms and organizations; private and public.
Robotics engineers and developers.
Decision makers and all levels managers who need to use and develop AI based systems.
Games developers and programmers.
Security specialists and analyzers.
Smart governments and smart e-commerce specialists.
Medical imaging and pattern recognition engineers.
Smart education and e-learning specialists.
Speech recognition and natural language processing specialists.

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Program Details

Degree level: Master
Department: Artificial Intelligence
College: Engineering and Information Technology

Tuition & Fees

Per year: AED 140,000
Per semester: AED 70,000

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, graduates will be able to:

Provide innovative solutions to complex problems.
Become an effective team member.
Acquire a position of leadership/responsibility in an organization.
Demonstrate ethical and social behavior.
Pursue further studies and become life-long learner
Demonstrate an in depth understanding of the theories and techniques of AI.
Review and contrast new research findings and developments in the AI field.
Integrate diverse AI technologies to formulate innovative solutions to complex problems.

Academic Requirements

The applicant should have a Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in Computer Science or a directly related discipline from an accredited university recognized by the UAE Ministry of Education.
The department will consider applications from holders of a Bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent score.
English Proficiency Tests – must be taken no more than two years prior to admission to Ajman University. A minimum English proficiency scores are set for the MSAI program as follows: A minimum TOEFL score of 550 on the Paper-Based, 213 on the Computer-Based, or 79-80 on the Internet-Based test, or its equivalent in a standardized English language test, such as 6.0 IELTS or another standardized, internationally recognized test approved by the CAA.
An applicant who is a native speaker of English and has completed his/her undergraduate education in an English medium institution in a country where English is the official language.

Required Documents

Official Bachelor's / Master's university transcripts and graduation certificates certified by the appropriate authorities, with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0, or its equivalent.

An Equivalency Certificate obtained from the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the UAE for Bachelor’s/Master's degrees from universities outside the UAE.

A valid certificate of proficiency in English: - For all Master’s /Doctoral programs taught in English: 6.0 IELTS Academic or TOEFL (ITP) score of 550, or its equivalent. - For Doctor of Philosophy in Law: 5.0 IELTS Academic or TOEFL (ITP) score of 500, or its equivalent. - For the Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching program and all Master’s programs taught in Arabic: 4.5 IELTS Academic or TOEFL (ITP) score of 450, or its equivalent.

Analyze and evaluate critically AI-based solutions to highly complex problems.

Manage and take responsibility for conducting AI-based research/project development.

Function independently and collectively as a member of a team and assume leadership roles.

Resolve highly complex ethical and societal issues arising from implementing AI-based solutions.

An applicant with an undergraduate qualification from an English-medium institution who can provide evidence of acquiring a minimum TOEFL score of 500 on the Paper-Based test, or its equivalent on another standardized test approved by the Commission, at the time of admission to his/her undergraduate program.

Meeting the above conditions does not guarantee automatic admission into the program. Authority for admitting an applicant for the MSAI program is vested in the Dean of the College of Engineering and Information Technology and the Dean of the Graduate Studies and Research. By written communication, both Deans will transmit the decision to the applicant, and the registrar.

Transferred students will be accepted under the following conditions:

Student transferring from a federal or licensed institution in the UAE, or a foreign institution of higher learning based outside the UAE and accredited in its home country, are eligible for transfer admission.

Student is required to meet the English language proficiency requirements for the MSAI program, prior to commencing their study.

Only students in good academic standing (a minimum cumulative grade point average of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent) will be accepted to the MSAI program;

A maximum of 12 credit hours of a degree program may be gained through transfer, and thesis transfer is not allowed.

Degree requirements may be satisfied by transfer of graduate credit for courses of a grade of B or above from an accredited college or university and completed outside the master’s degree. Courses normally taken in an undergraduate program will not be counted as credit toward the MSc-AI degree. No credit hours can be used to satisfy more than one degree.

Generally, graduate transfer credit that is more than five years old may not be accepted to complete a degree.

The Program Coordinator recommends transfer of credits to the Dean who will forward it to the Registrar who makes appropriate changes to the student transcript. A student enrolled at Ajman University who wishes to take courses at another institution with the intention of transferring them to AU must have the prior written permission of the Program Coordinator and the Dean before registering for such courses. Details about the required documents for admission are available in Graduate Student Catalog.

Program Requirements

An overall cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0 or above (out of 4.0) after the completion of the 30 credit hours as per the degree requirement and the study plan.
A minimum grade of C is required to pass any course except Master thesis and Master Project courses where a minimum passing grade of B is required.

A valid colored passport copy with a valid residence visa.

A valid colored UAE national ID copy.

A valid certificate of good conduct issued by the official authorities.

A recent colored photograph (size 3×4).

Status of UAE National Service or exemption of the Military National Service (for UAE male applicants).

CV and experience certificate (if available).

Two recommendation letters.

Medical report (Click here to get the form. Medical reports made outside the UAE are not accepted).

Kuwaiti national applicants must attach a copy of the Kuwaiti Embassy Approval

Official secondary school certificate/transcripts certified by the Ministry of Education and Scientific Research in the UAE.

Equivalency Certificate from the Ministry of Education and Scientific Research in the UAE for foreign high school certificates and high school certificates issued by schools outside the UAE.

A valid passport copy with a valid residence permit.

A valid UAE national ID copy.

A valid certificate of good conduct issued by the official authorities.

Status of UAE National Service or exemption of the Military National Service (for UAE male applicants).

A recent colored photograph (size 3×4 cm).

Medical report Click here to download the form. Medical reports made outside the UAE are not accepted.

For Kuwaiti Students: A no-objection (NOC) letter from the Consulate General of the State of Kuwait - Cultural Office in the UAE, specifying the program the student is permitted to enroll in at Ajman University.

For International Students: Official secondary school certificate/transcripts certified by the authorized educational authority in the country of origin, the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the UAE Embassy.

English Proficiency Requirements: - For all programs taught in English: A minimum score of 80% in Grade 12 English subject, or its equivalent (5.0 IELTS Academic, or a TOEFL (ITP) score of 500, IBT 61) - For Doctor of Medicine: A score of 6.0 IELTS Academic, a TOEFL (ITP) score of 550, IBT 79, or its equivalent. - For Bachelor of Dental Surgery: A score of 5.0 IELTS Academic, or a TOEFL (ITP) score of 500, IBT 61, or its equivalent.

College of Medicine, and College of Dentistry: A minimum score of 90% in Math and two Science subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology).

Bachelor of Pharmacy: A minimum score of 80% in Math and two Science subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology).

College of Engineering, and Bachelor of Architectural Engineering: A minimum score of 80% in Math and Physics, and a minimum score of 80% in Biology or Chemistry.

Information Technology, Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence, and Data Analytics programs: A minimum score of 75% in Math.

Information Systems programs: A minimum score of 70% in Math.

Bachelor of Law: A minimum score of 70% in Math.