School of Business · BUS-MBAI
MSc in Business Artificial Intelligence (MBAI)
Build and lead AI-driven products and decisions — applied machine learning, product strategy, and AI governance.
Overview
A 12-month, full-time programme (16 months with the internship track) for graduates who want to build and lead AI-driven products and decisions in business.
It pairs applied machine learning with product strategy and AI governance, and offers a bridge module for capable applicants from non-quantitative backgrounds.
Eligibility & quick facts
| Duration | 12 months full-time (16 with internship track) |
|---|---|
| Tuition | SGD 62,000 |
| Minimum CGPA | 3.2 / 4.0 |
| Work experience | Not required; typical 0–3 years. Working professionals welcome. |
| Bachelor's degree | Any discipline; a quantitative background (business analytics, computer science, engineering, economics, mathematics, statistics, sciences) is preferred |
| English | IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 90 |
| GMAT / GRE | Not required |
| Prerequisites | Foundational Python and statistics recommended; a bridge module is offered to admitted students from non-quantitative backgrounds |
Curriculum
Core modules
- Foundations of AI for Business
- Machine Learning for Decision-Making
- Data Management & Engineering
- AI Product Strategy
- Business Analytics
- AI Ethics & Governance
- Generative AI Applications
- Financial & Managerial Foundations
Electives (selection)
- Natural Language Processing for Business
- Computer Vision Applications
- AI in Marketing
- MLOps in Practice
- AI Venture Lab
Fees
- Tuition
- SGD 62,000
- Application fee
- SGD 100 (non-refundable)
- Enrolment deposit
- SGD 5,000 (credited to tuition on enrolment)
Intakes & deadlines
| Intake | Round 1 closes | Round 2 closes | Final round closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2027 | 31 Jul 2026 | 30 Sep 2026 | 15 Nov 2026 |
| August 2027 | 31 Jan 2027 | 31 Mar 2027 | 15 May 2027 |
Applications are assessed on a rolling basis within each round; scholarship consideration is automatic for eligible applicants. Earlier rounds have the most scholarship capacity.
Scholarships
Eligible applicants are considered automatically; the following awards apply to this programme.
- Test Merit Award
- Women in Technology Scholarship
- ASEAN Leaders Grant
- Greater China Scholars Award
- India Excellence Award
- Early Commitment Rebate
See scholarships for amounts and country-specific eligibility.
Careers & pathways
- AI product manager
- Business AI consultant
- Machine learning analyst
- AI strategist
- Data product owner
- Automation / intelligent-operations lead
Who should not apply
These are negative factors and disqualifiers for this programme. Some are hard blocks; others indicate a poor fit and a better-matched alternative.
- No quantitative or coding exposure and declines the bridge module
- CGPA below 3.2
- Degree from an unaccredited institution
- Incomplete documentation
- English below requirement without exemption
- Passport from a restricted jurisdiction (see International)
How to apply
Follow the general admissions process. Programme-specific notes:
Academic experience
The MBAI is deliberately bilingual — fluent in code and in business. Students build models in the technical core, then learn to scope, price, govern, and ship them in the strategy core, finishing with a partner-led industry project.