Artificial Intelligence Diploma

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Be on the cutting edge of innovation with a diploma in AI and machine learning. Artificial intelligence and machine learning is a branch of data science growing at full speed. We see the application of artificial intelligence in our daily lives, from checking the weather forecast to social media feeds, from banking and finance to healthcare, amongst others.

In this program, graduates master the skills to create and use problem-solving algorithms to provide insights, predictions, and operationalization strategies needed to transform any organization into an innovative, efficient, and sustainable company of the future.

Domestic

In-Class

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Next Start Dates

Monday, January 16, 2023

Monday, January 15, 2024

Tuition & Fees

$15,100: Tuition cost includes the $100.00 UWSA Fee. Costs are tentative.

$1,000-$1,500: Textbook costs may vary depending on new, rental, used, or electronic purchasing choices. Textbooks are a requirement

For more information regarding tuition & fees and payment options, click here.

Duration

12 months in duration, Mon-Fri, days and hours vary and classes may be scheduled during the day time or evenings from 9AM to 9PM.

Two breaks of one week throughout the program and two weeks off for winter break.

Objectives & Outcomes

The use of artificial intelligence is common place on devices ranging from personal smartphones to large industrial equipment. From simple algorithms to complex decision making, this program ensures that graduates have a firm, applied knowledge of artificial intelligence and machine learning. While the curriculum and learning outcomes include establishing a general understanding of the theories underlying AI, greater emphasis is placed on the application of these techniques in a practical setting.

Successful graduates of this program shall be able to:

Design and implement data acquisition, management, and cleansing solutions to support data science applications;
Use statistical techniques in the development of data science applications;
Describe legal, ethical, and societal considerations arising from the application of data science and artificial intelligence;
Identify suitable applications and recommend the use of AI within an organization;
Design the overall solution architecture required to support AI; and
Design, test, and implement applied AI solutions.

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

a. Undergraduate degree or college diploma in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or Physics
or
b. In lieu of a degree/diploma; significant work experience involving analysis of data in an organizational or applied research context may be considered on an exceptional basis

Programming knowledge is strongly recommended.

Work Experience

Artificial Intelligence Diploma applicants must have a minimum of two years of professional work experience in applied computer science, applied statistics, engineering, or a business role involving the use/analysis of data.

English Language Requirements

Applicants whose previous education was completed outside of Canada and where English may or may not have been the medium of instruction, must submit proof of meeting one of the accepted English language proficiency measures. Download the UWPACE English Language Requirements (PDF) for additional English proficiency tests and programs and waiver options for the English language requirement.