Bachelor of Applied Science in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
University of Doha for Science and Technology
Key Information
Campus location
Doha, Qatar
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
QAR 975 / per credit *
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Introduction
The World Economic Forum has ranked Data science and AI as being within the top two worldwide most sought-after professions. "Data Science" relates to a truly interdisciplinary field that includes data collection, storage, integration, analysis, inference, communication, and ethics. This field has both; computational aspects' mathematical and statistical aspects, and business components. The area of "Artificial Intelligence", builds upon large datasets and looks at how cyber-physical systems can make intelligent decisions in various contexts based on sensed data from the environment without human intervention. This is core to the smart applications of the Internet of Things (such as smart cities, smart homes, smart eHealth, and so on…), autonomous cars, and transportation, and robotics. The 'Applied' nature of this program is reflective of hands-on experiential education which is further reinforced through the work experience and the Capstone Project and practicum components of this program.
Admission Requirements
High School or Academic Requirement
- High school graduation certificate or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education with a minimum average of 60%%, plus two courses: one final year Mathematics, and one final year Science (Biology, Physics, Chemistry) or Technology (Algorithms, Programming, Network, Computer Science, or equivalent); OR
- Two-year Information Technology Diploma from CNA-Q, or equivalent; OR
- One-year Advanced Information Technology Diploma from CNA-Q, or equivalent.
English Language Requirement
- The required score on the University Math Test or a passing score from another approved internationally recognized English language test, as validated by the Admissions & Registration Department; OR
- A valid (within two years) IELTS Academic Test Report Form with an overall band of 5.0 with no individual band score (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) below 5.0; OR
- Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.
Mathematics Requirement
- Must achieve the required score on the University Math Placement Test; OR
- A valid SAT Report Form with a minimum score of 480.
Additional Admission Criteria:
- Admission is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked based on their overall final year (Grade 12 or equivalent) high school percentage, placement tests rankings, and Admission Priority Category.
Program Structure
Year 1
Semester 1
- Introduction to Computing & Problem Solving
- English Communication I
- Calculus I
- Effective Learning / Experiential Learning
Semester 2
- English Communication II
- Linear Algebra
- Computer Programming
- Computer Hardware
Semester 3
- Science & its Applications Science & the Environment
- Computing Ethics & Society
Year 2
Semester 1
- Discrete Structures
- Networking I
- Web Technologies I
- Statistics
Semester 2
- Introduction to Operating Systems
- Introduction to Data & Cyber Security
- Introduction to Data Science & AI
- Database Management Systems
Semester 3
- Project Management
- Islamic &Arab Civilization or Introduction to Sociology or Introductory Psychology or Ethical Reasoning or Law & Society or Introduction to the Arts
Year 3
Semester 1
- Qatar History & Society or Human Development or Global Economic Concepts or Globalization & Environment or
- Data Structures & Algorithms
- Web Technologies II
- Object Oriented Programming
Semester 2
- Machine Learning
- Parallel & Distributed Computing
- Fundamentals of AI
- IoT Application Development
Semester 3
- Data Analysis & Visualization
- Qatar History &Society or Human Development or Global Economic Concepts or Globalization & Environment
Year 4
Example: Artificial Intelligence & Data Analytics Concentration
Semester 1
- Applied Deep Learning & Neural Network
- Applied Data Mining
- Advanced Business Analytics
- Practicum
Semester 2
- Emerging Topics of AI
- Information Retrieval
- Big Data & Strategic Business Analytics
- Capstone Project
Semester 3
- Work Placement