Specialisation track of the English Bachelor's Degree Applied Computer Science

Artificial Intelligence

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Take your skills to the next level!

You believe in the power of computers to change the world for the better.
You have a pioneering spirit.
You want to develop digital solutions for real-life problems.
This programme delves deeper into the most cutting-edge fields of computer science.
Discover artificial intelligence, internet of things, cloud computing and more.
Apply in-depth application development skills to create innovations with impact.
Unlock the full potential of programming languages (Python, PHP, Java, React, …).
Boost your soft and hard skills during your international studies and internship.
Work with experienced mentors and practitioners from the IT world.
Expand your network, exchange ideas and accelerate your personal and professional development.

Choose your programme type

Artificial Intelligence Short Programme

Uncover exciting career opportunities in a wide variety of sectors.
The abridged Bachelor in Applied Computer Science programme is a one-year programme.
For students who already have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in the field of Application Development or Business IT.

Practical information

Programme

Semester 1 | The autumn semester starts mid-September. During this semester you’ll get an in depth understanding of the world of Artificial Intelligence and data. Machine Learning and Data Science are known concepts and you’ll learn to present data and learn new information from your data.
The examination period starts after winter break in January. Students are advised to use winter break to prepare for the examination of the classes.
Semester 2 | During the spring semester which runs from January until June, you’ll work on an IT project with other students (from IT programmes or others) followed by an internship of 13 weeks.
You can choose between interesting opportunities at international companies like Johnson&Johnson or Nike, You can also do your internship in other countries, not only in Europe, but also in North- or South-America, Asia or Africa.
The examination period starts after the end of classes in May. No study break is foreseen before the start of exams, and students are advised to use Easter break to prepare for the examination of the classes. Exam schedules (with dates for each exam) will be provided to you in the first week of May.

Semester	1	2
Big data	3
Business Intelligence Project	3
Enterprise Content Services	4
Data Engineering	4
Artificial Intelligence Project	5
Data science	3

Semester	1	2
Professional Skills 3	1.5	1.5
Project 4.0	4	4
Religion, Meaning and culture		3
Traineeship (stage)		20
Bachelor Portfolio (bachelorproef)		4

Semester 1 | The autumn semester starts mid-September. During this semester you’ll get an in depth understanding of the world of Artificial Intelligence and data. Machine Learning and Data Science are known concepts and you’ll learn to present data and learn new information from your data.
The examination period starts after winter break in January. Students are advised to use winter break to prepare for the examination of the classes.
Semester 2 | During the spring semester which runs from January until June, you’ll work on an IT project with other students (from IT programmes or others) followed by an internship of 13 weeks.
You can choose between interesting opportunities at international companies like Johnson&Johnson or Nike, You can also do your internship in other countries, not only in Europe, but also in North- or South-America, Asia or Africa.
The examination period starts after the end of classes in May. No study break is foreseen before the start of exams, and students are advised to use Easter break to prepare for the examination of the classes. Exam schedules (with dates for each exam) will be provided to you in the first week of May.

Semester	1	2
Big data	3
Business Intelligence Project	3
Enterprise Content Services	4
Data Engineering	4
Artificial Intelligence Project	5
Data science	3

Semester	1	2
Professional Skills 3	1.5	1.5
Project 4.0	4	4
Religion, Meaning and culture		3
Traineeship (stage)		20
Bachelor Portfolio (bachelorproef)		4

This course does not start in February.

Eyecatchers

A unique approach

Unique in Flanders and tailored to the most recent innovations in the IT world. We meet the needs of companies looking for employees with a broad basic knowledge and a thorough specialization. Our majors offer something for everyone! Each student has the opportunity to develop his or her own talents thanks to our personalized approach.

Plenty of hands-on learning

We combine theory teaching with hands-on lessons, assignments and workshops. You’ll have the opportunity to work on cool projects provided by one of our many IT partners and get a realistic view of what it means to work as an IT professional.

Job assured

Your future is safe! There is a shortage of IT professionals, and a lot of our students have a job offer in hand when they graduate, or even earlier.

Personal coaching

In our educational programme, we go beyond technical skills alone. We also focus on the development of business and communication skills; skills that are essential to thriving in the 21st century and in an industry that is constantly changing. Every year, your personal coach will follow your study trajectory and offer tips and guidance when needed. They will coach you from the day you arrive up until you graduate as a talented IT professional, ready to conquer the world.