🏛️ Institution

Prisca Sapientia University
Zurich, Switzerland – International Academic Mission
🌐 www.priscasapientia.university

Faculty:
Faculty of Computer Science & Digital Technologies

⏳ Duration and academic level

Duration: 2 academic years (4 semesters)
Credits: 120 ECTS (CFU)
Level: EQF Level 7
Delivery mode: Fully online
Start date: Open enrollment

🌍 Language

Italian
English

🎯 Educational objectives

IT

Il Master in Information Technologies & Artificial Intelligence sviluppa competenze avanzate nell’intelligenza artificiale, nei sistemi intelligenti, nella gestione dei dati, nella sicurezza informatica e nella progettazione di soluzioni digitali complesse.

Il percorso integra modelli avanzati di AI, deep learning, architetture cloud, cybersecurity e governance tecnologica, formando profili senior, consulenziali e manageriali in grado di guidare processi di innovazione digitale basati su sistemi intelligenti.

Competenze sviluppate:

  • intelligenza artificiale avanzata
  • machine learning e deep learning
  • progettazione di sistemi intelligenti
  • data management e data science avanzata
  • cybersecurity e gestione del rischio AI
  • cloud architecture per applicazioni AI
  • Internet of Things integrato con AI
  • trasformazione digitale e AI strategy
  • etica, diritto e governance dell’AI
  • metodologie di ricerca in AI e IT

EN

The Master’s Degree in Information Technologies & Artificial Intelligence develops advanced skills in artificial intelligence, intelligent systems, data management, cybersecurity and the design of complex digital solutions, preparing senior and consulting profiles.

The programme integrates advanced AI models, deep learning, cloud architectures, cybersecurity and technology governance, enabling graduates to lead AI-driven digital innovation initiatives.

Graduates develop competencies in:

  • advanced artificial intelligence
  • machine learning and deep learning
  • intelligent systems design
  • advanced data management and data science
  • cybersecurity and AI risk management
  • cloud architecture for AI applications
  • Internet of Things integrated with AI
  • digital transformation and AI strategy
  • AI ethics, law and governance
  • research methodologies in AI and IT

📚 Study plan (120 ECTS)

📘 First year – Advanced AI, data and research (60 ECTS)

Course (Italian)Course (English)ECTS
Advanced Artificial IntelligenceAdvanced Artificial Intelligence15
Machine Learning & Deep LearningMachine Learning & Deep Learning15
Advanced Data ManagementAdvanced Data Management9
Cybersecurity & AI RiskCybersecurity & AI Risk9
Research Methods in AI & ITResearch Methods in AI & IT6
Cloud Architecture for AICloud Architecture for AI6
Total60 ECTS

📗 Second year – Intelligent systems, innovation and thesis (60 ECTS)

Course (Italian)Course (English)ECTS
Intelligent Systems DesignIntelligent Systems Design12
Data Science & Advanced AnalyticsData Science & Advanced Analytics12
Internet of Things & AIInternet of Things & AI9
Digital Transformation & AI StrategyDigital Transformation & AI Strategy6
AI Ethics, Law & GovernanceAI Ethics, Law & Governance6
Stage / Project WorkInternship / Project Work6
Tesi MagistraleMaster’s Final Dissertation9
Total60 ECTS

💻 Learning platform and delivery

The programme is delivered through the Prisca Sapientia LMS, including:

24/7 online access
fully asynchronous learning
recorded video lectures
downloadable technical materials
advanced AI laboratories
research supervision and project mentoring

📘 Study materials

All study materials are included and provided digitally:

advanced AI frameworks and toolkits
deep learning libraries and case studies
data science datasets and modelling exercises
cybersecurity and AI risk scenarios
cloud-based AI deployment environments
research-oriented academic resources

📝 Assessment system

Assessment is based on:

AI and machine learning projects
advanced data analytics assignments
cybersecurity and governance case analyses
technical reports and research papers
continuous module-based evaluation

📊 Master’s Final Dissertation

To obtain the Master’s degree, students must complete a Master’s Final Dissertation consisting of an advanced AI or digital systems project including:

design of an intelligent system
AI model development and validation
data management and analytics integration
security and governance assessment
technical documentation and evaluation

The dissertation is:

supervised remotely
submitted online
evaluated by an academic committee

🧑‍🎓 Admission requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent, EQF Level 6)
CV evaluation
No entrance examination required

💰 Tuition fees and flexible payments

Tuition fee: €2,000 per year

Payment options:

single annual payment
monthly installments
quarterly installments

🎓 Degree awarded

Master’s Degree in Information Technologies & Artificial Intelligence
EQF Level 7 – 120 ECTS

Faculty of Computer Science & Digital Technologies

📞 Contacts

Admissions Office
📧 admissions@priscasapientia.university

Academic Secretariat
📧 secretariat@priscasapientia.university

🌐 www.priscasapientia.university