Course Code: AIB552

Synopsis

This course AIB552 Deep Learning & Neural Networks aims to teach students essential knowledge of deep learning and artificial intelligence. Students can learn varied deep learning models, including convolutional neural networks, natural language processing, recommender system, and generative models. The emphasis of this course would be placed on practical skills with deep learning. Students can also learn the trends and ethics of deep learning. Finally, students will learn how to develop and implement suitable deep learning models to solve real-world business problems.
Level: 5
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY REGULAR SEMESTER

Topics

  • Introduction to Machine Learning
  • Introduction to Deep Learning and Neural Networks
  • Introduction to Python and Pytorch
  • Hands on Deep Learning Practice
  • Convolutional Neural Networks
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Explainable Machine Learning
  • Recommender System
  • Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
  • Generative Models
  • Deep Learning Applications for Business
  • Data Visualization and Analysis

Learning Outcome

  • Distinguish between machine learning and deep learning
  • Construct suitable deep learning models for business applications
  • Assess the trends of deep learning and artificial intelligence
  • Recommend deep learning models to solve business problems
  • Prepare high-dimensional datasets by Python and Pytorch
  • Evaluate the result of deep learning models

Who Should Attend

Managers and executives engaged in leveraging advanced Artificial intelligence (AI) and Machine learning(ML) methods for data-driven decision-making to address business challenges.

 

Relevance of Course to employment/upskilling/reskilling

The course helps student build key competencies by imparting essential knowledge of deep learning models like Convolutional neural networks (CNNs), Natural language processing (NLP), recommender systems, and generative models. It equips individuals to construct deep learning models for practical business applications. Its industry relevance lies in addressing current trends and ethics in deep learning, ensuring graduates can develop and implement these models effectively to solve real-world business challenges. The course fosters skills in recommending deep learning solutions, data preparation using Python and PyTorch, and model evaluation, making graduates valuable assets in an Artificial intelligence (AI)-driven job market.


Admissions pre-requisite

  • An undergraduate degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution
  • Specific courses may have additional requirements or pre-requisite (e.g. counselling courses). For more information, you may contact the Head of Programme regarding additional course requirements or pre-requisite

Subject to your eligibility and the approval of the Head of Programme, credits earned (up to a cap of 30 credit units) from the completion of Graduate CET Modular courses from the suite of Graduate Programmes may be recognised when admitted to the relevant Graduate Programmes.

 

Schedule

TimeAgenda
Week 1
19:00Course Overview
19:15Introduction to AI and Deep Learning
20:30Break
20:45Introduction to Deep Learning Libraries and Hands-on Activities
22:00Assignments
Week 2
19:00Course Overview
19:15Introduction to Torch Module
20:30Break
20:45Introduction to Sequential Models and Hands-on Activities
22:00Assignments
Week 3
19:00Course Overview
19:15Introduction to Image Classification
20:30Break
20:45Introduction to CNNs and Hands-on Activities
22:00Assignments
Week 4
19:00Course Overview
19:45Introduction to NLPs
20:30Break
20:45Introduction to Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs) and Hands-on Activities
22:00Assignments
Week 5
19:00Course Overview
19:15Introduction to Generative AI
20:30Break
20:45Introduction to Large Language Models (LLMs) and Hands-on Activities
22:00Assignments
Week 6
19:00Course Overview
19:15Introduction to Recommendation System
20:30Break
20:45Introduction to Explainable AI
22:00Assignments

 

Assessments

The overall course grade is determined by

  • Others, Assignments
  • Quiz, Case study

 

Trainer info

Dr Ding Qinxu was appointed Lecturer at the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) in July 2021. Prior to joining SUSS, he served as a Research Fellow at the Alibaba-NTU Singapore Joint Research Institute, where he authored academic papers on artificial intelligence and contributed to applying research findings to Alibaba’s industrial use cases. Dr. Ding holds a PhD in EEE from Nanyang Technological University. His research interests span artificial intelligence and financial technology (FinTech). He has designed and delivered multiple AI and FinTech courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. His work has been published in top-tier AI conferences such as NeurIPS, AAAI, ICLR, and CIKM. He also serves on the program committee for AAAI and as a reviewer for NeurIPS.

 

Course Completion requirements

  • Participants are required to achieve at least 75% attendance and pass any prescribed examinations/assessments or submit any course/project work (if any) under the course requirement.
  • Participants are required to complete all surveys and feedbacks related to the course
  • The course fees are reviewed annually and may be revised. The University reserves the right to adjust the course fees without prior notice.
  • Singapore University of Social Sciences reserves the right to amend and/or revise the above schedule without prior notice

 

Course Fees, payment and refund policy

 

  International Participants Singapore Citizens (below 40yrs), Permanent Residents Singapore Citizens (40yrs and above) SkillsFuture Mid - Career Enhanced Subsidy1Enhanced Training Support for SMEs2 (Singaporean and PRs)
Course Fees (A) $3,168.00$2,640.00$2,640.00 $2,640.00
SSG Grant (70%) (B)  $1,848.00$1,848.00$1,848.00
Nett Course fees (A) - (B) = (C) $3,168.00 $792.00$792.00 $792.00
9% GST on Nett course fees (D) $285.12 $71.28$71.28 $71.28
Total nett course fees payable including GST (C) + (D) $3,453,12 $863.28$863.28 $863.28
Less additional funding if eligible under various schemes (F) - -$528.00 $528.00
Total nett course fees payable including GST, after additional funding form the various schemes (E) - (f) = (H) $3,453.12 $863.28 $335.28 $335.28
1 Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy: Singaporeans aged 40 and above may enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course fees.
2 Enhanced Training Support for SMEs: SME-sponsored employees (Singapore citizens and PRs) aged 21 and above may enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course fees.

For the various payment mode, please refer here.



For the refund policy, please refer here

 

A written request for a refund must be submitted and is subject to approval.

If written notice of withdrawal is given within the cooling off period1 and before the course start date, a full refund of the fees paid less an administrative charge of $110.00 (exclusive of GST) will be given. No refund will be given for withdrawal thereafter.

1 The cooling off period is defined as 7 working days after payment of course fee.

 

For clarification, please contact the SUSS Academy via the following:
Telephone: +65 6248 0263
Email: [email protected]