Course summary
From boardrooms to supply chains, AI is rewriting the rules. Step up and lead the change. AI is transforming the way organisations operate: from fraud detection in finance and predictive maintenance in manufacturing, to personalised shopping, smarter transport systems and data-driven policymaking. Businesses everywhere need graduates who can understand the technology and turn it into real strategic advantage. The demand has never been greater. About this course - Step into the future of business with the MSc AI for Business. This programme is designed for ambitious professionals and graduates ready to harness the power of AI and data science to drive real-world impact. You’ll gain a rare combination of cutting-edge technical skills and strategic business insight, learning how to apply AI across marketing, sales, finance, operations and customer analytics. Delivered through our state-of-the-art Centre of Excellence for AI, Data Science and Modelling (DAIM), you’ll master programming, machine learning, big data, predictive analytics, recommendation engines, customer segmentation and time series analysis. You’ll also explore the ethical, legal and sustainability challenges of AI in business, preparing you to make responsible, informed decisions that shape the future. This course is accessible to students from a wide range of backgrounds, including those without prior computational experience. Through a research project – independently, with academic staff, or in collaboration with industry – you’ll tackle real business challenges and turn data into actionable solutions.
Modules
Introduction to Programming Fundamentals of Data Science Understanding Artificial Intelligence AI for Marketing and Sales Big Data for Business Research Project Research and Application in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
Assessment method
For a full Masters degree, you'll study 180 credits over the duration of your course. Some programmes offer a Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) qualification or a Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) qualification. For a PGDip, you'll study 120 credits, and for a PGCert, you'll study 60 credits.
How to apply
International applicants
If you require a Student visa to study or if your first language is not English you will be required to provide acceptable evidence of your English language proficiency level. This course requires academic IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in each skill. For other English language proficiency qualifications acceptable by this University, please click here. If your English currently does not reach the University's required standard for this programme, you may be interested in one of our English language courses. Visit your country page to find out more about our entry requirements.
Entry requirements
When it comes to applying for this Postgraduate Taught degree, you'll need an Undergraduate degree (or equivalent). For this course, you'll need a 2:2 from a relevant bachelor's degree. The programme is designed for graduates who have a studied a subject that is relevant to this course.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £13800 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £13800 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £13800 | Whole course |
| Wales | £13800 | Whole course |
| Channel Islands | £13800 | Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | £13800 | Whole course |
| EU | £15000 | Whole course |
| International | £15000 | Whole course |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Hull
Admissions Office
Cottingham Road
Hull
HU6 7RX