M.Sc. in Software and Information Systems Engineering
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
About this program
M.Sc. in Software and Information Systems Engineering
Master’s studies in Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Software Systems
The Master’s program in Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Software Systems program provides high-level education for researchers and practitioners in a broad range of Artificial Intelligence fields such as Game Theory, Natural Language Processing, Data Science, Machine Learning, Automated Planning, Multi-Agent Systems, Recommendation Systems, Fault Detection and Diagnosis, and Heuristic search.
Machine Learning and Big-Data Analytics
The studies towards MSc Degree in Information Systems Engineering in the Machine Learning and Big-Data Analytics Program are aimed at training researchers and professionals with strong analytical and practical skills in the areas of Data Mining, Data Science, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Predictive Analytics, Big Data, and Business Intelligence.
Admission requirements
Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or equivalent from an internationally recognized research university at a minimum GPA of 80/100.
A TOEFL score of 85/120 or equivalent score in an internationally recognized English proficiency exam is required.
English proficiency requirement is waived for applicants who received their B.Sc. degree in a program taught in English.
GRE is recommended but not required.
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The available courses in this program are diverse, and include:
- Game Theory in AI
- Natural Language Processing
- Machine Learning
- Complex Network Analysis
- Search Methods in AI
- AI Applications in Automated Diagnosis
- Planning and Inference in Time-Dependent Medical Information Systems
- Deep Learning
- Advanced Topics in Recommender System
- Collaboration in AI, and Text and Content Mining from the Internet
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Tuition
- Tuition for a single year for international students (in a 2-year program) is 17,328.75 - USD 5,000$
- For condense degrees (1-year programs) tuition for international students is 34,657.5 - USD 10,000$
- Student card (including welfare, security and student union membership) for a year - about USD 300$
Qualification
Students participating in this Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Software Systems program will learn models, theories, and practical methods for developing intelligent systems, bridging the gap between man and machine. The program addresses a clear need for Artificial Intelligence professionals in the industry, where intelligent systems and algorithms are being used in navigation systems (GPS), computer simulations, internet agents, e-commerce, education software, computerized medicine, and more.
The department of Software and Information Systems has the largest number of Artificial Intelligence researchers in Israel, and is acknowledged both nationally and. This program will expose students to exciting and up-to-date research fields, some in collaboration with international companies (e.g., IBM, Intel, Microsoft, and Facebook) and leading research institutions (e.g., Harvard and MIT). In addition, BGU provides competitive scholarship to suitable candidates.
Continuing studies
Graduates of this program join leading high-tech companies in Israel and abroad in the fields of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, as well as continue on to Ph.D. studies.
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