Master in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science

The master offers advanced training in artificial intelligence and data science, in which theoretical skills are integrated with a robust practical component. The content includes algorithms, machine learning and data analysis, addressed through labs and applied cases. The page does not detail the individual courses, but indicates a programme aimed at providing the tools to design models, analyse large amounts of data and bring artificial intelligence solutions from prototype to use in real settings. Students practise data preparation, model selection and training and performance evaluation, learning to distinguish truly effective solutions from those that are only apparently promising and to consider the aspects of reliability and responsibility linked to the use of algorithms.

Teaching lasts one year and is held full time and in person in Bari, at the Department of Electrical and Information Engineering of the Polytechnic University, with teaching in Italian. Admission is limited, that is, restricted in number. The page does not specify the total hours, the modules, the internship, the credits or the start date. The alternation between theoretical lessons, labs and applied cases makes it possible to consolidate programming and analysis skills, getting participants used to working on real data, evaluating model performance and discussing results with technical and non-technical counterparts. Being based in the reference department for information engineering encourages contact with researchers and groups active on artificial intelligence topics, offering opportunities for in-depth study and collaboration. The applied cases make it possible to work on problems drawn from different sectors, such as industry, services and healthcare, encouraging the acquisition of a transferable method and the ability to engage with those who must use the results.

The aim is to train expert profiles in artificial intelligence and data science, able to work in research and industry. Career opportunities include the roles of data analyst, AI engineer, data scientist, data engineer, data management manager and artificial intelligence expert. The master is suited to master's and specialist graduates in engineering, computer science, mathematics, statistics and related disciplines, who wish to specialise in a field in great demand among companies and institutions, and to acquire skills for developing data-based solutions in sectors such as industry, healthcare, services and public administration. The resulting profile can find a place in technology companies, research centres, consulting firms and public administrations investing in digital transformation and in the strategic use of data.