Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence

Program Significance | Objectives | Outcomes | Admission | Study plan

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia witnesses the most enthusiastic economic shift and reform program in its rich history. Artificial intelligence (AI) is a key enabler of a wide and diverse range of initiatives being deployed to attain the objectives of KSA Vision 2030.
A Master of science in Artificial Intelligence would reinforce the contribution of King Saud University to the achievement of KSA Vision 2030.
Specifically, it would support King Saud University mission in providing distinctive education, producing creative research and participating in building the knowledge economy and community.
Moreover, it will provide the national and international IT market with Artificial Intelligence professionals ready to take research and development jobs or managerial positions as well as entrepreneurship opportunities.
The results of the job market survey (program beneficiaries) showed that the proposed program would fulfill the needs in qualified manpower. Moreover, the findings of this survey proved that the program meets the future aspirations of the relevant job market sector. Moreover, the employers have found the curriculum of the proposed program in line with their strategic visions.

Program Guide

Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (Non-thesis Option) Guide

Program's Vision

National, regional and global leadership and excellence in the field of Artificial Intelligence.

Program's Mission

Preparing highly qualified specialists in Artificial Intelligence as contribution to the edification of the knowledge economy and to the achievement of the objective set by KSA vision through fostering an academic environment ideal for knowledge development, research, and innovation in the fields of Artificial Intelligence.

Program's Objectives

Preparing students to work as Artificial Intelligence specialist in Saudi Arabia and abroad.
Preparing highly qualified students ready to pursue further graduate studies in relevant fields.
Promoting AI industry by preparing knowledgeable and highly skilled researchers.
Bridging the gap between the department and Artificial Intelligence industrial and technological environment.

A- Knowledge and Comprehension
1. An ability to apply breadth knowledge of Computer Science relevant to Artificial Intelligence.
2. An ability to apply in-depth knowledge of the most recent techniques in Artificial Intelligence to solve a given problem.
3. An ability to apply design principles when building up an Artificial Intelligence based solution to a given problem.
B- Mental Skills
1. An ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal.
2. An ability to handle the pressure of deadlines.
C- Professional and Practical Skills
1. An ability to implement the most recent techniques in Artificial Intelligence.
2. An ability to design Artificial Intelligence based solutions or systems to meet desired needs.
3. An ability implement Artificial Intelligence based solutions or systems.
4. An ability to evaluate Artificial Intelligence based solutions or systems.
5. An ability to engage in continuing professional development.
D- General Skills
1. An ability to implement understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security, and social issues and responsibilities.
2. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

In addition to the admission requirements mentioned in the unified regulations for postgraduate studies in Saudi universities and the organizational and executive rules and procedures for postgraduate studies at King Saud University, the department requires the following to join the program:

The applicant must have a bachelor's degree in computer science obtained with a (regular) mode of study from King Saud University or its equivalent, with a grade of no less than (Above Average) and a GPA of no less than (3.25 out of 5) or its equivalent.
It is permissible to accept non-specialists in computer science may be accepted from computer engineering, information systems, software engineering, information technology, non-educational computer majors, electrical engineering, mathematics, statistics and operations research, obtained with a (regular) mode of study from King Saud University or any other university recommended by the Ministry of Education with a grade of no less than (Above Average) and a GPA of no less than (3.25 out of 5) or its equivalent.
The applicant must have a score of at least (5.5) in the IELTS test or its equivalent.
The applicant must have a score of at least (70) in the quantitative section of the General Aptitude Test for Universities or at least (144) in the quantitative section of the GRE General test.
The applicant obtained a minimum score of (65) in the Qiyas test.

Applications are made through the unified admission portal of the Deanship of Graduate Studies . To find out about the application dates, please visit the the application periods link .

Number of units required is (33) including the Research project as follows:

Type of Courses	No. of Courses	No. of Units Required
Core courses	(6)	(18) Study units
Elective courses	(3)	(9) Study units
Research project	(2)	(6) Study units
Total	(11)	(33) Study units

First Level:

#	Course Code	Name	Pre-requisite
1	CSC 512	Algorithm Analysis and Design	-
2	CSC 562	Artificial Intelligence	-
3	CSC 582	Database Systems for Data Science	-
Total			(9) study units

Second Level:

#	Course Code	Name	Pre-requisite
1	CSC 564	Machine Learning	CSC 512
2	CSC 588	Data Warehouse and Mining Systems	CSC 512
3	CSC 596	Seminar and Discussion in Artificial Intelligence	CSC 562
Total			(9) study units

Third Level:

#	Course Code	Name	Pre-requisite
1	---	Elective course (1)	-
2	---	Elective course (2)	-
3	CSC 591	Research Project (1)	CSC 596
Total			(9) study units

Fourth Level & following levels:

#	Course Code	Name	Pre-requisite
1	---	Elective course (2)	-
2	CSC 592	Research Project (2)	CSC 591
Total			(6) study units