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AI for Business MSc at The University of Edinburgh - UCAS

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2026 - 2027
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Open days

15Oct
The University of Edinburgh - Postgraduate Online Learning Essentials
Virtual and digital
19Nov
The University of Edinburgh - Postgraduate Virtual Open Days
Virtual and digital

Course summary

The rapid spread and impact of AI technologies create exceptional opportunities and challenges for organisations, and for the managers who lead them. Business managers play a critical role in leveraging AI effectively and responsibly in organisations. They are responsible for tasks such as:

  • allocating resources to buy AI applications
  • envisioning the introduction of AI into organisations
  • translating generic guidelines for ethical AI into practice
  • leveraging AI solutions to:
  • manage employees
  • engage customers
  • monitor business processes
  • inform planning decisions
  • deciding which criteria to use to evaluate the success of AI
Future business managers need to understand the opportunities and challenges that AI technologies bring to organisations, and how to leverage AI technologies to create value responsibly. This MSc programme will teach you about the different types of AI solutions available. You will learn about their potential to support organisational transformation and deliver new forms of value creation. You will also evaluate the challenges AI brings to organisations and individuals, and the existing approaches to ensure AI is deployed ethically and responsibly. Our content is informed by the programme team’s research expertise and close industry connections, developed as part of our research work on the organisational adoption and market diffusion of digital and AI technologies.

Modules

See the University of Edinburgh website for detailed programme information.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on the University of Edinburgh website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements.

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AI for Business MSc at The University of Edinburgh - UCAS