Course summary
The MSc Artificial Intelligence for Business is an interdisciplinary programme designed to prepare you for leadership in the design, implementation, and evaluation of AI technologies in complex and evolving business environments. Drawing on expertise from the University of Bristol Business School, the Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE), and the Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences (FALSS), the programme combines technical knowledge with managerial insight to meet the growing demand for professionals who can bridge the gap between AI systems and business value. You will gain a solid grounding in the core principles and technologies of artificial intelligence, including data engineering, machine learning, and large-scale computing, while also exploring their application in business domains. The programme emphasises a contextualised understanding of AI's role in business, encouraging students to move beyond simply learning the technical tools to critically examine their practical impact, commercial viability, and long-term sustainability within different organisational and societal contexts. Ethical reasoning and critical awareness are core to the curriculum, examining the societal consequences of AI adoption, and you will be encouraged to think reflexively about the trade-offs and responsibilities associated with AI-driven innovation. The programme fosters practical skills through hands-on lab sessions, cloud-based platforms, and industry-standard tools. You will not only develop proficiency in applying these tools to real-world business problems, but will also critically evaluate their strengths, limitations, and appropriateness for different tasks and contexts. A strong emphasis is placed on applied learning, including a supervised applied research project or dissertation. You can choose to explore entrepreneurial challenges, partner with external organisations, or pursue independent research under academic guidance. By the end of the programme, you will be capable of working across disciplinary and professional boundaries, assessing emerging technologies, and contributing to strategic decision-making processes. The MSc Artificial Intelligence for Business aligns with the University's Bristol Futures Curriculum by supporting the development of global citizenship, digital agility, interdisciplinary thinking, and leadership for an AI-augmented future. Highlights of the programme include:
- Its interdisciplinary approach, with teaching across two Faculties to deliver a programme that combines technical knowledge and business learning.
- A choice of units to support how technical or contextual you wish to be in your career aspirations.
- A distinction from related courses such as MSc Business Analytics and MSc Data Science for Business, with only one shared unit (EMATM0051 Large Scale Data Engineering). Unlike many competitor offerings, which often repurpose existing data analytics modules, this programme has been developed with a dedicated focus on AI.
- Its high degree of industry engagement from conception through to delivery.
- Its location, with the Business School and parts of Science and Engineering co-locating in the new University of Bristol Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus, a state-of-the-art, interdisciplinary facility with industry presence.
How to apply
International applicants
The University of Bristol welcomes applications from international students and accepts a wide range of qualifications for postgraduate study. If you study or have studied at a university outside the UK, please select the relevant page for further information on qualifications, scholarships and education representatives in your country/region: bristol.ac.uk/international/countries
Entry requirements
You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in a quantitative subject (whether as a single, joint or combined honours degree) such as Accounting and Finance, Actuarial Sciences, Computer Science, Data Science, Economics, Engineering, Finance, International Economics and Trade, Maths, Physics or Commerce (with specialism in Accounting/Finance/Accounting and Finance/Economics). If your degree is not listed above, you will need to demonstrate maths ability with one quantitative unit at 60% or above (UK equivalent) or international equivalent from the Quantitative unit requirements below. We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree. If your achieved grade is lower than our entry requirements, your application may be more likely to receive an offer if you have additional relevant work experience or qualifications. If you have at least one of the following, please include your CV (curriculum vitae/résumé) when you apply, showing: 5 years' relevant work experience such as in Business and Corporate Management, Finance and Accounting, Marketing and Sales, Operations and Logistics, Public Sector or Nonprofit Administration, Human Resources, Project Management, Data and Analytics, Engineering, Technology, Design, Creative industries, Innovation-related roles. a relevant postgraduate qualification. See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
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Provider information
University of Bristol
Beacon House
Queen’s Road
Bristol
BS8 1QU