DR.

MUHAMMAD TAHIR
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

“ The MS AI is an innovative programme

designed to equip students and
professionals with the essential

MS ARTIFICIAL
knowledge and skills to excel in today's
rapidly evolving data landscape. We aim
to establish a nationally distinguished
graduate programme by offering a

INTELLIGENCE
comprehensive curriculum covering
theoretical knowledge, practical skills in
AI, Machine Learning (ML), and
industry-relevant areas with a strong
emphasis on problem-solving abilities,
while keeping a consideration of societal
and ethical complexities. This programme
is ideal for students and professionals
Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering
seeking either to begin or enhance their
expertise in AI and ML, providing a solid
foundation for diverse career paths in

”
today's data-driven industries.

CAREER
OPPORTUNITIES
ADMISSION CRITERIA
Here are some potential career options for graduates of the MS AI programme: Admission is purely merit-based and rests solely on the following criteria:
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
• Academic Record • LUMS interest-free loan
• Start-ups based on tools and devices developed as part of their projects or thesis • Merit scholarships
• Hospitals, diagnostic labs, and clinical research centres to improve • Performance in Admission Test
patient care • Application Review
• Regulatory authorities that develop and enforce regulations
• Manufacturing industry to improve product design, manufacturing, and • Submission of complete online application, application processing fee and
quality control supporting documents by the stipulated deadline
• Systems biology to study complex biological systems • Interview Performance (if shortlisted)
• Computational tool developers who develop and deliver software tools for
• Letters of Recommendation
e-health solutions
• Energy and power sector to improve energy efficiency and reliability
Note: This is the minimum criteria that applicants need to fulfil in order to be
• Supply chain management to optimise supply chains and improve eligible to apply. Fulfilment of this criteria does not guarantee admission to LUMS.

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• Database management to improve database performance and security DHA, LAHORE CANTT. 54792, LAHORE, PAKISTAN
• Hardware design to design new hardware products and improve the performance Scan for more +92-42 111-11-LUMS (5867) Ext: 2177
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• Pursue doctoral studies in AI and machine learning www.lums.edu.pk
• Digital sustainable agriculture for decision support in water, soil and pest
management, weather forecasting, climate change adaptation, crop yield
maximisation, etc. #LearningWithoutBorders
 PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
• Evening programme
• 5 full 100% merit scholarships (tuition waiver)
• Research Assistant (RA) or
Teaching Assistant (TA) opportunities
• LUMS financial aid
• World-class faculty
• Multidisciplinary environment
• Top quality research
Collaborative engagement with industry and academia on real-world challenges is a
cornerstone of the programme along with an emphasis and appreciation for the
boundaries of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) technologies, keeping
in mind the associated societal and ethical complexities. The programme’s learning
outcomes encompass various facets, including:
• Mathematical and statistical foundations
• Computational underpinnings
• Data management, visualisation, and modelling
• Domain-specific considerations
• Ethical guidelines for AI/ML

WHY MS ARTIFICIAL
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Data models deployment strategies
Effective communication and teamwork PROGRAMME
STRUCTURE

SYED BABAR ALI

INTELLIGENCE AT LUMS?
The MS Artificial Intelligence programme requires a total of 30 credit hours for
completion. There are two programme structures available:
LUMS AND SBASSE FOSTER A DYNAMIC
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THESIS OPTION
SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING QS WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS BY SUBJECT
In the thesis option, students will take 8 courses (3 credit hours each), totalling 24
credit hours, and complete an MS thesis worth 6 credit hours. The MS thesis is divided
Founded in 1985 as a not-for-profit, LUMS has pioneered innovative educational #301-350 #351-400 into two components, MS Thesis I and II, worth 3 credit hours each.
trends. The expanse of research and teaching at LUMS offers its community Computer Science and Engineering – Electrical and
‘Learning without Borders’ by breaking academic, geographic, and Information Systems Electronics NON-THESIS OPTION
socio-economic barriers to enhance students’ academic exposure and make In the non-thesis option, students will take 9 courses (3 credit hours each), totalling 27
education accessible to all. #401-450 #501-550 credit hours, and undertake a capstone project worth 3 credit hours. The remaining 3
Engineering and Technology Physics and Astronomy credit hours will be fulfilled by specialised courses.
Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering (SBASSE) at LUMS is making
significant strides in the experimentation of teaching and learning, and making The MS Artificial Intelligence (AI) programme at LUMS has been crafted with a vision This programme offers students the flexibility to build on its required core courses with
impactful contributions to science and technology. The MS programmes at SBASSE of establishing a nationally distinguished graduate programme in the field. It focuses electives from an exhaustive list to tailor their degree experience that reflects their
are rigorous and designed to impart specialised professional and on nurturing graduate students by imparting both theoretical knowledge and interests, strengths, and career goal. Our faculty members are deeply involved in
research-oriented training to students. All SBASSE departments offer at least two practical skills in the broad areas of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. The various AI domains, and to align with their expertise, we have introduced distinct AI
options to choose from: MS-by-Coursework or MS-by-Thesis. programme aims to equip students with robust problem-solving abilities, specialisations. These specialisations feature elective courses meticulously crafted for
fundamentals and domain-specific knowledge, along with tangible data handling the unique interests of students in AI in each specialised field:
and manipulation skills, which are applicable across diverse domains.
• Hardware • Robotics
• Sustainability • Society
• Health and Biomedical Imaging • Natural Language and Speech
• Energy and Power Systems • Operations/Supply Chain Management