MSc in Artificial Intelligence and Entrepreneurship

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 MAIE course list.

Admission and English Proficiency Requirements

Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline. Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in other disciplines must have at least two years of post-qualification work experience relevant to the program. For English Proficiency Requirements, please refer to HKUST Fok Ying Tung Graduate School.

Program Fee

The nominal program fee for 2025/26 Fall intake is HK$500,000 (to be paid in 2 installments).

Application

All applications are considered on a competitive and rolling basis. Early online application is strongly recommended. For admission details and procedures, please refer to HKUST Fok Ying Tung Graduate School.

For 2025/26 Fall intake (September 2025)

Application Deadline

All Applicants

28 February 2025 (Round 1)

30 April 2025 (Round 2)

1 June 2025 (Round 3)

Career Prospect

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.