Program Overview

Master of Interdisciplinary Artificial Intelligence (Online)

The Master of Interdisciplinary Artificial Intelligence (online) is a cutting-edge, industry-driven educational journey tailored for seasoned professionals in engineering, STEM, business, and related fields. This program offers a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and diverse fields, equipping students with the skills to analyze, improve, and succeed in complex environments.

Program Overview

• Duration: 2 years, part-time
• Location: Online
• Language: English
• GRE/GMAT: Not required

Shaping Tomorrow's Innovators

This master's program emphasizes hands-on projects, providing students with the skills needed to tackle AI challenges, drive innovation, and make high-impact contributions across diverse industries and fields. The main areas of focus include:

• Machine learning algorithms and deployment
• Deep learning architectures and techniques
• Natural language processing
• Statistical methods and data analysis
• Ethical and responsible AI
• System optimization

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the program, applicants must have:

• A Bachelor's degree with an honours or major in engineering, business, science, math, technology, or statistics (or equivalent) and a minimum admission average of 70% (B)
• A minimum of two years' work experience
• Undergraduate courses in probability, linear algebra, differential equations, and computer programming as prerequisites
• Two letters of recommendation
• A resumé
• An application fee of $125
• Canadian citizenship or permanent residency

Curriculum Overview

The program consists of 10 courses (2 per term) over 5 terms, with three convenient start dates (January, May, September). The curriculum includes:

• Compulsory core courses
• Electives

Core Courses

The program begins with four compulsory core courses designed to build basic competencies in:

• Foundations and applications of machine learning
• Essential concepts in data science
• System optimization and management
• Ethics for design, AI, and robotics

Electives

Students must complete six elective courses chosen from six concentrations, allowing them to mix and match courses or complete all three courses in one concentration. The concentrations include:

• Technology Project Management
• Data Analytics
• Operations Management
• Product Innovation Management
• UX Design
• Cybersecurity

Career Outlook

The global artificial intelligence market is experiencing significant growth, driven by the increasing adoption of AI technologies across various industries. Graduates of interdisciplinary AI programs enjoy diverse career prospects, including roles such as AI engineers, machine learning specialists, data scientists, AI consultants, researchers, designers, analysts, product managers, entrepreneurs, and educators. According to Glassdoor, professionals in these roles attract competitive salaries, with average base salaries ranging from $107,000 to $121,000 per year.

Who Should Consider This Program?

This master's program is ideal for:

• Engineering and STEM professionals, including software developers, telecommunications engineers, manufacturing engineers, biomedical engineers, environmental engineers, systems engineers, robotics engineers, chemical engineers, petroleum engineers, and cybersecurity specialists
• Business professionals, including business intelligence analysts, supply chain analysts, financial analysts, marketing analysts, business process consultants, strategy consultants, product managers, customer relationship analysts, and project managers
• AI enthusiasts, individuals, and tech professionals seeking a career transition
• Researchers and academics interested in AI and its applications

By providing a comprehensive education in AI and its interdisciplinary applications, the Master of Interdisciplinary Artificial Intelligence (online) program prepares students for successful careers in this rapidly evolving field.