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Minor in Artificial Intelligence (AI)
The Minor in Artificial Intelligence (AI) is designed to provide students with a fundamental understanding of emerging technologies, enabling them to adapt and thrive in a technology-driven society. AI is not limited to a specific field; its applications span across various domains, from finance to engineering and the humanities. Hence, this minor programme is designed to match the interests of students from various majors and not to solely focus on the technical perspective of AI.
For AY2024-25 onwards cohorts
The Minor in AI programme is offered to all NTU students (including students taking Minor in Computing and Data Analysis) and NIE students, except for NTU College of Computing and Data Science (CCDS) students and students enrolled in the following programmes.
- REP students specialising in Computer Engineering and Computer Science
- Degree programmes with Second Major in Data Analytics
- Bachelor of Applied Computing in Finance
- Bachelor of Science in Mathematical and Computer Sciences
- Bachelor of Science in Economics and Data Science
- Bachelor of Engineering in Information Engineering and Media
- Double Degree in Accountancy & Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
- Double Degree in Business and Computer Engineering
- Double Degree in Business and Computer Science
- Double Degree in Computer Engineering and Economics
- Double Degree in Computer Science and Economics
- Double Degree in Bachelor of Engineering in Information Engineering and Media (IEM) and Social Sciences (Economics)
A total of 15 AUs is required to obtain a minor in Minor in Artificial Intelligence. To be awarded the minor, all students must complete five courses from the following list (two compulsory and three non-compulsory courses) or their equivalents. Up to 6 AUs of equivalent courses can be credit transfer to meet the 15 AUs requirement – click HERE for more info. All students must have successfully completed the requisite compulsory courses or their equivalents and satisfy the pre-requisites of their selected courses.
The AUs obtained for the minor courses can be counted towards fulfilment of Unrestricted Elective requirements. No monitoring will be carried out to explicitly retain or drop students from the minor programme. A student is expected to successfully accumulate the requisite number of AUs in order to be awarded the minor.
| Courses in AI Minor Basket | Prerequisites | Offered Sem/School |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory (6 AU: One Python programming course and SC5002) | ||
| One Python programming course (3 AU) | ||
SC5001 Introduction to Computational Thinking & Programming (3 AU) | Nil | Sem 1 & 2 / CCDS |
| SC5002 AI Fundamentals and Applications (3 AU) | SC5001^ | Sem 1 & 2 / CCDS |
| Electives (Minimum 9 AU: choose any three courses) | ||
| SC3021 Data Science Fundamentals (3 AU) | SC5001^ | Sem 2 / CCDS |
| SC5004 Ethical AI (3 AU) | Nil | Sem 1 / CCDS |
| SC5005 NLP, LLM, and applications (3 AU) | SC5002 | Sem 2 / CCDS |
| SC5006 Computer Vision and applications (3 AU) | SC5002 | Sem 1 / CCDS |
| DM2012 Explorations in A.I. Generated Art (3 AU) | Nil | ADM |
| HY0101 The Philosophy and Ethics of Artificial Intelligence (3 AU) | Nil | SoH |
| CS0888 Artificial Intelligence & New Technology Law (3 AU) | Nil | WKWSCI |
| MH3520 Mathematics of Deep Learning (4 AU) | MH2100 & PS0001 & MH3600 & MH3500 | SPMS |
| MH4510 Statistical Learning & Data Mining (4 AU) | MH2500 & MH3511 & MH3510 & MH3500 | SPMS |
| MH4521 Reinforcement Learning (4 AU) | MH3512 & MH2500 | SPMS |
| BC3415 AI in Accounting & Finance (3 AU) | BC2406 | NBS |
| BF3223 Blockchain and AI in Finance (3 AU) | AB1202 | NBS |
| Total No. of AUs to obtain Minor: 15 | ||
^ Or equivalent course (SC1003, CV1014, BS1009, MS1008, MA1008, PS0001, IE2108, RE1016, CS4313)
* CCDS reserves the right to make changes
- Is there any order for the non-compulsory minor courses that I should first take?
You may take any of the courses from the list as long as you have fulfilled the respective pre-requisites, if any.
- How will the minor enhance future employability?
Given its cross-disciplinary applications, AI awareness is essential for students across all majors. This AI minor enhances technological literacy and prepares students for success in our progressively digital society.
- Do I have to learn programming to complete Minor in AI?
While large language models have the capability to generate code, learning programming is more about developing computational thinking skills. With a basic programming background, students will be better positioned to grasp key concepts and limitations of AI in general.
1. Can I register for more than 1 minor course under the Minor programme in the same semester?
Students are advised to restrict themselves to one minor course. However, if due to a lighter course load, a student has time for a second minor course, they may be placed on the wait-list during registration. Subject to vacancies available after other students are allotted their first minor course, allocation will be carried out on a first-come basis during the add/drop period.
2. If I inform the School that I am interested to do a Minor, can the School help me if there are clashes in my time-table?
The School will schedule classes to suit the majority. It is ultimately the responsibility of students to register for the minor courses based on their schedules.
3. Will my performance in my major affect the status of the minor?
As long as the student is fulfilling the minor course requirements, CCDS will not terminate the student's registration in the minor course. However, you should monitor your own progress and if you are unable to cope the demands of your own programme, you should drop the minor.
4. When is the best time to start?
You can start taking the computing minor courses in your first semester at NTU.
5. Is this Minor programme eligible for all NTU students?
No. You can refer to this page for more information.
6. Can I clear any courses during my exchange?
You may clear up to two non-compulsory courses during exchange as long as they have been mapped and approved. You are required to take compulsory courses in NTU.
| Start | End | |
|---|---|---|
| Minor Filing | Tuesday, 1 October 2024 (9.30 a.m.) | Tuesday, 10 December 2024 (11.59 p.m.) |
| Minor Declaration | Tuesday, 1 October 2024 (9.30 a.m.) | Friday, 20 December 2024 (11.59 p.m.) |