AI and Entrepreneurship The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Overview

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force in recent years, driving significant scientific advancements and innovative applications across various sectors. The program aims to cultivate AI experts who can develop novel AI technologies, and identify and evaluate AI entrepreneurship opportunities. Through a combination of courses, seminars and a year-long internship, students will gain deep technical knowledge and advanced skills in AI, enabling them to contribute original insights and innovative solutions to complex challenges in the field.

Curriculum

Students are required to complete a total of 36 credits, including 9 credits of core courses, 21 credits of elective courses and 6 credits of practicum. The normative program duration is two years. All the core and elective courses are normally held on weekday evenings as well as Saturday mornings or afternoons in Hong Kong, while the year-long practicum will be conducted in Shanghai, normally in the second year of studies. For details, please refer to the Postgraduate Program Catalog on the university website.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program can pursue a myriad of career opportunities across various sectors, significantly expanding the traditional career paths of available to Computer Science and Engineering graduates. They are anticipated to enjoy extremely high placement rates, with numerous opportunities to ascend to leadership positions as technology-based innovators, product managers, core engineers, and more.