In today's data-driven world, businesses need skilled professionals who can not only understand data, but also harness AI to generate actionable insights. Our MSc in AI for Business Intelligence offers a deep dive into how AI and data analytics can revolutionise decision-making in businesses. This course will prepare you to work with data in the business environment, using mathematical, statistical and computational skills. You’ll explore practical, real-world applications of AI in areas such as predictive and prescriptive analytics, and data mining, equipping you with the tools to drive strategic growth in any organisation. Your summer project will allow you to apply your knowledge to solve real-world business challenges.
2:2 degree in Maths or related subject (eg. Physics) or equivalent international qualification. If your background is in computer science we will assess your student transcript.
The School of Mathematics and Actuarial Science has a long history of collaborating with industry for student projects. Companies we have worked with include Asset Intelligence, City Group, Santander, Deloitte, Risk Care, Alstom. Your summer project will be based on real data and developed in partnership with industrial contacts like these. Your project gives you a chance to find out more about working in industry, as well as exploring your options to set up your own start-up company.
Core modules
Fundamentals of Data Science
Statistics for Data Science
Computational Intelligence and Software Engineering
Data Mining and Neural Networks
AI for Business Intelligence Project
Option modules:
Mathematical Modelling
Practical Programming
Plus, choose three option modules from:
Generalised Linear Models
Introduction to Functional Data Analysis
International Business
AI for Space
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