Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence

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Learning Outcomes

Requirements

Program Structure

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Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence
Institution
King Saud University
Location
Saudi Arabia
Total Tuition
$ 27528
Intakes
September
Application deadline
January
Application Fee
133
Program Description

The program is designed to prepare highly qualified specialists in Artificial Intelligence as contribution to the edification of the knowledge economy and to the achievement of the objective set by KSA vision through fostering an academic environment ideal for knowledge development, research, and innovation in the fields of Artificial Intelligence.

A- Knowledge and Comprehension

An ability to apply breadth knowledge of Computer Science relevant to Artificial Intelligence.

An ability to apply in-depth knowledge of the most recent techniques in Artificial Intelligence to solve a given problem.

An ability to apply design principles when building up an Artificial Intelligence based solution to a given problem.

B- Mental Skills

An ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal.

An ability to handle the pressure of deadlines.

C- Professional and Practical Skills

An ability to implement the most recent techniques in Artificial Intelligence.

An ability to design Artificial Intelligence based solutions or systems to meet desired needs.

An ability implement Artificial Intelligence based solutions or systems.

An ability to evaluate Artificial Intelligence based solutions or systems.

An ability to engage in continuing professional development.

D- General Skills

An ability to implement understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security, and social issues and responsibilities.

An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

 

In addition to the admission requirements mentioned in the unified regulations for postgraduate studies in Saudi universities and the organizational and executive rules and procedures for postgraduate studies at King Saud University, the department requires the following to join the program:

  1. The applicant must have a bachelor’s degree in computer science obtained with a (regular) mode of study from King Saud University or its equivalent, with a grade of no less than (Above Average) and a GPA of no less than (3.25 out of 5) or its equivalent.
  2. It is permissible to accept non-specialists in computer science may be accepted from computer engineering, information systems, software engineering, information technology, non-educational computer majors, electrical engineering, mathematics, statistics and operations research, obtained with a (regular) mode of study from King Saud University or any other university recommended by the Ministry of Education with a grade of no less than (Above Average) and a GPA of no less than (3.25 out of 5) or its equivalent.
  3. The applicant must have a score of at least (4.5) in the IELTS test or its equivalent.
  4. The applicant must have a score of at least (70) in the quantitative section of the General Aptitude Test for Universities or at least (140) in the quantitative section of the GRE General test.
  5. The applicant obtained a minimum score of (65) in the Qiyas test.

First Year – First Semester

# Course Code Name Pre-requisite
1 CSC 512 Algorithm Analysis and Design
2 CSC 562 Artificial Intelligence
3 CSC 582 Database Systems for Data Science

Total: (9) study units

First Year – Second Semester

# Course Code Name Pre-requisite
1 CSC 564 Machine Learning CSC 512
2 CSC 588 Data Warehouse and Mining Systems CSC 512
3 CSC 596 Seminar and Discussion in Artificial Intelligence CSC 562

Total: (9) study units

Second Year – First Semester

# Course Code Name Pre-requisite
1 Elective Course (1)
2 Elective Course (2)
3 CSC 591 Research Project (1) CSC 596

Total: (9) study units

Second Year – Second Semester

# Course Code Name Pre-requisite
1 Elective Course (2)
2 CSC 592 Research Project (2) CSC 591

Total: (6) study units

Program Overview
Study Format
On-campus
Program Level
Master's
Language Of Materials
English
Language Of Teaching
English
Mode
Full-time
Duration By Months
24
To request more information about the program

Contact Admission
King Saud University
Phone Number
+966114696666
Email
cs@ksu.edu.sa

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