Artificial Intelligence with Business Strategy MSc

This course gives you the skills to devise and develop artificial intelligence solutions alongside broader business
strategy - a strong combination.

Location: Aston University, Birmingham

Course type
Full-time

Course format

No placements

Duration

12 months full-time

UCAS code(s)

n/a

Start date

25th September 2023

“The support was very good - I knew there would always be someone to talk to if needed.”

Nick Powell
Postgraduate Computer Science Alumnus

Course outline and modules

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly growing area of computer science at the forefront of many of the
technological advances of our age. Our Artificial Intelligence with Business Strategy masters course, taught
jointly by the triple-accredited Aston Business School and the team of active researchers at the School of
Engineering and Applied Science, will give you technical knowledge and skills together with highly valued
understanding of business strategy, enabling you to apply your knowledge in industry. To join this course, you’ll
have an undergraduate degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths) subject and some
experience of programming. This course was developed with support from the Institute of Coding to help break
down barriers to digital learning and employment.

What you’ll learn

We'll teach you specialist, technical information together with a deep understanding of how businesses work, to
enable you to create ethical, well-justified and appropriate AI solutions.

Our focus on this course is the application of your AI technical information and knowledge in a business setting,
with a focus on machine learning and data mining to improve business processes. You’ll have the opportunity to
design and plan, implement, test, evaluate and document your solutions with this focus in mind.

As well as the development of your technical and business knowledge, you’ll also grow your communication
and team working skills as you work on your own and with others on projects and presentations. One of these
projects gives you the opportunity to develop a computer game, working as part of a team, and present your
solution to the rest of your class.

Hello - what would you like to ask us?

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Hello! We’re a team of current Aston University students, we’re from 10 different countries and we study a
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Speak to our Admissions Team

If you have any questions about the application process please get in touch with our postgraduate admissions
team:

Email: pgadmissions@aston.ac.uk

Call: 0121 204 3200 (Please note this line is open Monday-Friday between 10am-4pm)

Please click here for guidance on completing the postgraduate application.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for each individual student will be stated in their offer letter. A minimum of BSc 2:2
or international equivalent in a STEM subject (such as Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology,
Engineering, Economics, Computer Science) or Business is expected. Programming experience is
desirable. Students with no or little previous programming experience are strongly encouraged to
contact the programme director preferably by 1 August 2023 so they can be advised on a
suitable self-study programme.
Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to provide evidence of an English language
qualification. Find out more about our English language requirements. For more information about
qualifications view our Aston in your country webpage.
 For International Students intending to do a foundation year. Click here to find out more.

The information contained on this website details the typical entry requirements for this course for the most
commonly offered qualifications.
Applicants with alternative qualifications may wish to enquire with the relevant admissions teams prior to
application whether or not their qualifications are deemed acceptable. For less commonly encountered
qualifications this will be judged on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the academic admissions tutor.

Learning, teaching and assessment

Learning will include lectures, seminars and tutorials, as well as practical projects and presentations.

Core Modules
AI: Vision and Reality
Machine Learning
Mathematics for AI
Strategic Management
Research Methods and Professional Practice
MSc Major Project

Choose 3 out of the following options:

Deep Learning
Leadership and Decision Making
International Business Strategy
International Entrepreneurship
Management Consulting
Big Data for Decision Making

The course will be assessed through a combination of exams, coursework and practicals.

Fees and scholarships

UK fees (2023/24)

Annual tuition fees: £11,000

EU/International fees (2023/24)

Annual tuition fees: £20,700

Tuition fees are reviewed annually and may increase in subsequent years in line with inflation linked to the
Retail Price Index (RPI) to take account of the University’s increased costs of delivering the Programme. When
undertaking a placement year a placement year fee applies.

UK postgraduate available

If you’re starting a masters course on or after 1 August 2022, you can apply for a postgraduate loan of up to
£11,570 to help with course fees and living costs. Find out more.

Scholarships

At Aston University we are committed to supporting the most talented and hardworking students to achieve their
potential by providing a range of scholarships to help lower tuition and living costs. Find out more about our
UK student scholarships here. Find out more about our international student scholarships here.

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Cost shouldn't limit your career aspirations, which is why we are delighted to offer all Aston University
graduates (including exchange students) a 20% loyalty scholarship in standard taught MA, MSc and Full-time
MBA course fees. As an Aston University graduate, you will automatically qualify. For more information visit
our webpage.

Career prospects

Having completed this masters course you’ll be ready to develop your career in a wide range of businesses, from
specialist AI consultancies to multinational companies. Your role could be technical in nature, developing
machine learning models to improve business process, or a broader role using your business strategy knowledge
and skills.

International students

Aston University is a diverse, close community and welcomes international students on many of our
postgraduate programmes. Students from over 120 different countries chose to study with us every year and
Aston is not only a great place to study, based in the centre of Birmingham it’s also a great place to live.

Post-study work visa

Aston University welcomed the creation of a new immigration route which will enable international students to
remain in the UK for two years after they have completed their studies to find work. The new post-study work
visa will apply to international students starting undergraduate and postgraduate courses from 2020. Click here
for more information on post-work visas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why study Artificial Intelligence with Business Strategy at Aston?

AI is an area that is experiencing rapid growth in this information age.

We need more people with the necessary skills to develop exciting solutions that change peoples’ lives
through the use of technology. This course is designed to give you a broad understanding of the key
strategic business tools and techniques alongside specialist AI knowledge and experience, giving you an
even wider range of potential opportunities as you build your career.

What will I be doing on the Artificial Intelligence with Business Strategy course at Aston?

During your studies, you’ll have the opportunity to design and plan, implement, test, evaluate and
document your solutions, all important skills to develop for your future career. You’ll undertake a range of
projects with a focus on applying your solutions in practice.
The particular combination of AI and business strategy means that you will learn about how AI solutions
are implemented in real world settings, with due consideration for the wide range of competing demands
on any large business.