Master of Science (Artificial Intelligence)

For years, institutions have valued the skills and knowledge of application-based learning that students of IU-based curriculum bring to the world of work. Endorsements were received from well-known companies like BTIIC, CHIC, and other similar innovation centres. Employability skills and competencies for student career success are the key focus for this qualification by delivering learning that is rooted in the real world and developing work-ready graduates with the professional skills and behaviours that represent a professional attitude.

With IU’s involvement in student communities, student members can access webinars, professional courses and interactions with several major companies and NGOs. Core competencies are developed in the programme in a balanced framework of cognitive (knowledge), affective (behaviours) and psychomotor (practical) learning outcomes to encourage a more vocational and practical approach to learning. The final year thesis is designed to include direct involvement of global companies, providing a haven of access and insight into well-known Artificial Intelligence forums.

IU International is accredited and certified with a seal of approval from the German Accreditation Council. All IU study programmes, materials, and services meet high internal and external quality standards, which are regularly reviewed and updated.

IU got top marks from university rating platform QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) for services, technology and commitment to online learning. What’s more is we were the first German university to get 99 out of 100 points on the QS Stars Report.
In the current edition of Germany’s largest study ranking, IU won 6 out of 25 categories in the field of business administration. More than any of 300+ institutions assessed.
We have won multiple awards for our innovative courses, as well as our anytime online examination system. These awards include the 2019 Corporate LiveWire Innovation and Excellence Award, and the 2017 Best of IT Innovation Award by Initiative Mittelstand (SME).

We provide you with innovative learning tools, digital study material, tutorial videos, student advice and support, and forums to exchange with other students. You also have full access to our large online library. Tutors are always available to answer your questions.

Teaching includes learning from tutoring, case study, webinars, guest speakers from the Industry, peer-to-peer discussion, presentations, role play, and assignments (variety of forms including practical and written. Learners will be assessed based on their coursework (Harvard Systems) instead of an exam.

The course is aligned with the internship/apprenticeship framework from year two, learners must collaborate with the industry to align with occupational standards to improve KSBs (Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviour). The industry is at the heart of KCIC & IU’s qualifications. Co-designed with industry, students, and education experts, KCIC & IU’s M.Sc (Artificial Intelligence) provides a real-world experience as well as academic knowledge. Cybersecurity has applications in almost every industry sector including, but not limited to, Defence, Financial Technology, Advanced Manufacturing, Banking, Energy, Civic Society, and Public Policy. Graduates from the course will be well placed to progress into a career across a range of industrial settings in these sectors.

Throughout qualification development and validation, working with industry experts helps to structure our qualifications to meet industry standards. This ensures that students leave with the required expertise and employability skills as identified by business and industry, and with the flexibility to go straight into employment or to continue to a degree.

Access to hands-on learning with cutting-edge ML, AR/VR and Quantum computing technologies is imminent throughout the course period. Groupwork and Individual work with these technologies govern a crucial facet of IU’s student experience.