There are many points of difference between IISc MTech CSE and MTech AI. Some of them have been listed below
It's natural for a CSE B.Tech student who isn't certain of specializing in theory, systems, or AI, to go for an M.Tech (CSE). The curriculum is flexible and you can even choose electives or work on AI projects. But if you are certain o your inclination towards AI then M.Tech (AI) is an excellent choice.
Anyone who claims that AI is still a developing field and hasn’t made its mark yet hasn’t looked up the AI and Machine Learning courses offered by top foreign universities. These courses are well in demand and offer extensive knowledge in the field of AI.
As for the IISc Bangalore AI MTech program, although it's a new program, it’s fast gaining popularity and is becoming one of the most coveted courses offered by IISc Bangalore. It has a huge number of hardcore, softcore, and elective courses in related areas. There are both theoretical as well as practical hands-on courses.
I believe, in this AI-oriented era, the future will witness a huge change in this field and the course will become a huge success.
My sister is currently pursuing AI MTech in IISc Bangalore. She shared her courses taught in the first and second-semester
First semester
These are fundamental courses you will be studying before actually getting started with AI. In the second semester courses will be like
2nd semester
The courses of the consecutive semesters depend on the student and his/her project advisor.
My sister has huge expectations from this program and she claims that the program fulfilled all of them. As for your other question, not only an EE Engineer but also a CS or ECE engineer can do well in this program. AI is a multifaceted field and thus is suitable for people from diverse backgrounds.
Considering the increasing demand for AI, this program is going to be the next big thing. Although it has been launched recently, it seems promising and is becoming one of the most coveted programs offered by IIT Hyderabad.
So the M.Tech (2 years) program in the Department of Artificial Intelligence at IIT Hyderabad is a decent choice given that you are genuinely interested in the field.
The online PGP in AI and ML program from BITS Pilani offers a comprehensive curriculum in AI, ML, deep learning, big data processing and more. You will develop a deeper understanding of AI and ML to get equipped with the skills and knowledge to be used in various businesses. BITS Pilani offers it in collaboration with Purdue University in WILP mode for working professionals.
It is an 11-month-long course targeted at working professionals who wish to learn about the advances in AI and ML while continuing their work. The total program fee is INR 2.45 Lakhs.
The eligibility criteria for this program are listed below.