Bridging Courses
Overview
The Bridging Program for the MSc in Artificial Intelligence Applications is designed for applicants who have other STEM degrees or have substantial STEM academic background, may require foundational preparation before commencing the graduate program. The program equips students with essential programming, artificial intelligence, and mathematical skills needed to successfully undertake graduate-level study in AI.
The Bridging Program consists of four required courses, each carefully structured to build knowledge progressively and support learners from non-technical backgrounds.
Program Structure
The Bridging Program comprises the following four courses:
- Introduction to Python
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
- Linear Algebra and Applications
- Calculus, Statistics, and Probability
Completion of all four courses is required unless otherwise specified in the student’s admission conditions.
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Make your application and include the documents listed below.
Application Form
Once your application is completed, the Admissions team at International Business University will submit your file for consideration. They can only evaluate applications with the following documents included:
- Official Transcripts of all secondary and post-secondary institutions attended.
- Letter of Intent.
- International Business University may request foreign transcripts to be evaluated by an IBU-approved international credentialing service such as WES, ICAS.
- English proficiency test score results, i.e., IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo, etc. (See detailed list of accepted tests on our website). Score - must be within two years.
- GMAT or GRE Score (applicable for MBA program only)
A decision will be made and communicated to you from the IBU Registrar’s Office. If accepted, you need to pay your deposit to receive the final Letter of Acceptance and begin your studies.
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Once you have received your Letter of Acceptance, you need to work towards paying the balance of your remaining tuition fees.
It should be noted that as an IBU student, you are obliged to pay each term’s tuition fees before the start of each term.
International Business University will look forward to welcoming you on campus for your studies.
This institution has been granted the consent for Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence in Industrial Innovation and Data Engineering by the Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security to offer these programs for a five-year term starting March 5, 2026.
Prospective students are responsible for satisfying themselves that these programs and the degree will be appropriate to their needs (e.g., acceptable to potential employers, professional licensing bodies or other educational institutions).