The Namibia University of Science and Technology has launched the nation’s first devoted diploma packages in synthetic intelligence, positioning itself as a pioneer in AI training in Namibia.
The college final week launched a Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence and a Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence Honours program. NUST stated the programs are supposed to assist the combination of AI throughout a number of sectors and to equip graduates with the abilities wanted to take part in a quickly evolving digital economic system.
The establishment stated the packages purpose to make sure Namibia turns into not solely a client of clever applied sciences but in addition a producer of regionally related AI options that tackle nationwide and regional growth priorities.
“The programs will equip students with strong analytical, computational and problem-solving skills that are essential in the modern workforce,” the college stated.
The levels are provided by way of NUST’s Faculty of Computing and Informatics and are aligned with the latest institution of the AI and Robotics Accelerator. The packages are designed to be practice-oriented, combining theoretical foundations with hands-on studying by way of laboratories, real-world tasks, internships and trade partnerships.
NUST Public Relations Officer Cindy van Wyk stated college students will develop competencies in machine studying, deep studying, information science, robotics and computational strategies, making ready them to design and construct clever programs and function in technology-driven environments.
The college stated the packages are anticipated to strengthen Namibia’s digital abilities base, improve financial and technological competitiveness and stimulate native innovation by enabling the event of clever options tailor-made to regional wants.
Van Wyk stated rising digital transformation throughout industries has elevated reliance on AI to assist decision-making, optimize operations and enhance organizational processes, driving demand for expert AI professionals.
Graduates are anticipated to search out alternatives throughout a variety of sectors, together with roles akin to machine studying engineer, AI engineer, robotics engineer, automation specialist and information scientist.
NUST additionally stated it’s growing brief programs in synthetic intelligence, which will likely be launched to broaden entry and assist wider abilities growth throughout the nation.