<p>Chennai: Expanding its courses to cater to the growing demand for expertise in <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/artificial-intelligence">Artificial Intelligence</a> (AI), the Indian <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/iit-madras">Institute of Technology Madras</a> (IIT-M) has launched a new web-enabled M Tech program in AI for working professionals. </p><p>The course is aimed at those who want to upskill in AI while continuing their employment and the last date to apply for this course ends on May 31. </p><p>Applications are open for all 11 disciplines of Web M Tech, including the newly launched AI specialisation. Previously, IIT Madras offered a Web M Tech in Industrial AI, catering to specific industry applications. </p><p>Recognising the need for a broader and more comprehensive AI curriculum, the institute has now introduced this expanded program, covering fundamental and advanced AI techniques with applications across multiple sectors. The program also provides extensive hands-on experience through labs and projects.</p>.PM Modi calls for global framework for ethical use of AI.<p>“The Web M Tech program allows professionals to earn a Master’s degree from IIT Madras with the flexibility of attending live virtual evening/ weekend classes and accessing recorded sessions, ensuring learning is seamlessly integrated into their work schedules,” Prof B Ravindran, Head, Wadhwani School of Data Science and AI, IIT Madras, said.</p><p>The course will cater to the high demand of AI professionals in the market. Assessments include remote-proctored interim evaluations and Center-based end-semester exams, Prof Sridharakumar Narasimhan, the program’s coordinator, said. </p><p>Students can also undertake projects within their work domain, making the learning experience directly applicable to their professional roles, he added.</p><p>Those with a minimum of 2 years of work experience with relevant educational background per specialisation will be eligible to apply and the Selection Process will be through an entrance test covering discipline-specific topics or interviews.</p>
<p>Chennai: Expanding its courses to cater to the growing demand for expertise in <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/artificial-intelligence">Artificial Intelligence</a> (AI), the Indian <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/iit-madras">Institute of Technology Madras</a> (IIT-M) has launched a new web-enabled M Tech program in AI for working professionals. </p><p>The course is aimed at those who want to upskill in AI while continuing their employment and the last date to apply for this course ends on May 31. </p><p>Applications are open for all 11 disciplines of Web M Tech, including the newly launched AI specialisation. Previously, IIT Madras offered a Web M Tech in Industrial AI, catering to specific industry applications. </p><p>Recognising the need for a broader and more comprehensive AI curriculum, the institute has now introduced this expanded program, covering fundamental and advanced AI techniques with applications across multiple sectors. The program also provides extensive hands-on experience through labs and projects.</p>.PM Modi calls for global framework for ethical use of AI.<p>“The Web M Tech program allows professionals to earn a Master’s degree from IIT Madras with the flexibility of attending live virtual evening/ weekend classes and accessing recorded sessions, ensuring learning is seamlessly integrated into their work schedules,” Prof B Ravindran, Head, Wadhwani School of Data Science and AI, IIT Madras, said.</p><p>The course will cater to the high demand of AI professionals in the market. Assessments include remote-proctored interim evaluations and Center-based end-semester exams, Prof Sridharakumar Narasimhan, the program’s coordinator, said. </p><p>Students can also undertake projects within their work domain, making the learning experience directly applicable to their professional roles, he added.</p><p>Those with a minimum of 2 years of work experience with relevant educational background per specialisation will be eligible to apply and the Selection Process will be through an entrance test covering discipline-specific topics or interviews.</p>