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MSc Applied Artificial Intelligence for Business
A Henley Business School course on designing AI-driven business solutions, using data science tools, algorithms and cloud platforms, and assessing responsible AI adoption, with a research project. Open to graduates from any discipline.
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A clearer look at MSc Applied Artificial Intelligence for Business
A Henley Business School course on designing AI-driven business solutions, using data science tools, algorithms and cloud platforms, and assessing responsible AI adoption, with a research project. Open to graduates from any discipline.
This 12-month postgraduate route concentrates on data preparation, exploration and visualisation, statistical modelling and machine-learning methods, turning complex evidence into useful decisions. The course record does not promise a placement, so students should judge it primarily by its curriculum, teaching approach and project opportunities.
Course focus
What you can expect to explore
- Data preparation, exploration and visualisation
- Statistical modelling and machine-learning methods
- Turning complex evidence into useful decisions
- Machine learning and intelligent systems
Skills development
Capabilities you can build
- Python or analytical programming
- Statistical reasoning
- Data visualisation
- Model evaluation and communication
The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.
Learning experience
How you may learn
- Practical, laboratory, studio, simulation or supervised activities where appropriate to the discipline.
- Independent postgraduate study, critical reading and a dissertation or major project where required.
- Assessment may combine coursework, reports, presentations, examinations or projects; the exact balance is set by the university.
Who is this course for?
A strong fit for students who enjoy combining programming, statistics and problem-solving to extract meaning from complex data. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Relevant career directions may include:
- Data scientist
- Data analyst
- Business intelligence analyst
- Machine-learning or analytics specialist
These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.
Course contents
Published course content for this programme.
26 curriculum items were captured from the university’s official course page. These may include modules, course units or published curriculum topics, and can change by intake, pathway and availability.
- 01Alumni supportPublished course content
- 02More infoPublished course content
- 03AI and Data Analytics in Business (INMR81)Published course content
- 04Academic authors Professor Keiichi NakataPublished course content
- 05AI Software on the Cloud (CSMASC)Published course content
- 06Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (CSMFAI)Published course content
- 07Business Data Analytics (INMR95)Published course content
- 08Academic authors Dr Markos KyritsisPublished course content
- 09Business Informatics (INMR91)Published course content
- 10Academic authors Professor Kecheng LiuPublished course content
- 11MSc Dissertation (Applied AI for Business) (INMR78)Published course content
- 12Academic authors Dr Stephen R GulliverPublished course content
- 13Problem Solving with Python (CSMPSP)Published course content
- 14Data Integration and Information Visualisation (CSMDIV)Published course content
- 15IT Project Management (INMR65)Published course content
- 16Academic authors Professor Yinshan TangPublished course content
- 17Digital and Sustainable Supply Chain Management (INMR08)Published course content
- 18Academic authors Dr Ajeseun JimoPublished course content
- 19A holistic approachPublished course content
- 20Ongoing supportPublished course content
- 21Boost your business English whilst you studyPublished course content
- 22International Study and Language Institute (ISLI)Published course content
- 23Speak clearly in meetings, presentations and group settingsPublished course content
- 24Write professionally for business, everything from emails to reports writingPublished course content
- 25Learn industry-specific terminologyPublished course content
- 26Prepare for your career with confident communication for interviews and networkingPublished course content
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- Good second class degree or equivalent in any discipline
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (Special, Professional or Honours) with grade average from Second Lower / GPA 3.0 / B to Second Upper / GPA 3.3 / B+ depending on course
- English (IELTS)
- 6.5 overall, no component below 5.5
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on henley.ac.uk. The expanded description is original GEC guidance built from the recorded course summary, award level and subject; it does not reproduce a university or partner listing word for word. Exact modules, teaching, assessment, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with University of Reading before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.