Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
About the Program
Develop key skills that match the technical needs of the AI industries with LaSalle College Montréal's Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning program (ACS).
Gain all the tools you need to get a job in the field of artificial intelligence and apply your knowledge to a variety of sectors, including FinTech, video games, and cybersecurity.
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Learning Outcomes
- Transfer the mathematical concepts necessary to create models and solutions that apply to the IT field.
- Prepare and explore data, and choose the appropriate algorithm.
- Integrate different interdisciplinary elements to generate results supporting decisions that deliver value to the business.
- Gain a good understanding of how machine learning works in order to design and develop logical and relevant solutions.
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Career Prospects
Montréal has become a global hub for artificial intelligence (AI) research and innovation, according to Montréal International. The city has developed cutting-edge expertise, and several global leaders, including Mila, Google, and Facebook, have research labs in the Montréal AI ecosystem.
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Career Fields
- Intelligent Systems Integrator,
- Programmer Specializing in Machine Learning,
- Programmer-Analyst in Machine Learning,
- Programmer in Artificial Intelligence,
- Data Scientist,
- Specialist in Artificial Intelligence Techniques,
- Machine Learning Technician,
- Artificial Intelligence Technician.
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Diploma & Accreditation
This Attestation of College Studies (ACS) is approved by the ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur of Québec and is internationally recognized.
ACS programs are part of continuing education and destined primarily for adults seeking to add value to their skill set or reorient their career.
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Required Materials
A laptop computer is mandatory for study in this program. This laptop must be equipped with the Windows operating system to work with all software.
Mentors may request other standard or student-licensed software mandatory for their courses to be installed.
Minimum Requirements :
PC
- Intel Core i7 processor or equivalent
- 16 GB of RAM or more
- 512 GB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)
- NVIDIA RTX GPU or an equivalent graphics card
- Windows 11 (Home, Education, or Pro versions)
Mac
- MacBook Air
- M2
- 8 GB Ram
- 512 GB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)
Recommended Requirements
PC
- Intel Core i7 processor or equivalent
- 32 GB of RAM or more
- 1 TB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)
- NVIDIA RTX 2050 (or superior) or AMD equivalent
- Windows 11 (Home, Education, or Pro versions)
Mac
- MacBook Pro
- M2
- 16 GB Ram
- 1 TB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)
You will need a USB-RJ45 adapter if the laptop does not contain a network port.
Mandatory software: Microsoft 365.
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Admissions Criteria
Exceptions to these admission criteria may be applied.
Every application is reviewed by the College.
To be eligible for acceptance into an ACS program, applicants are generally required to meet one of the following criteria:
Have completed the following course: Mathematics TS, SN Secondary IV or CST 5 (Math 436); and
Have interrupted their full-time studies for at least two (2) consecutive semesters or one (1) full school year; or
Have followed post-secondary studies for a period of at least one (1) year; or
Have a Secondary School Diploma (DES) or a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS), and the program allows them to receive a technical training that is not available in a DCS program; or
Have an equivalent education or an instruction deemed sufficient and meet the admission criteria set for college studies.
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Academic Dates
LaSalle College has three annual start dates: fall, winter, and summer.
We accept applications at any time. Registration is open year-round.
Processing time:
- Canadian applicants: up to two weeks,
- International applicants: up to six months.
Submit your application as soon as possible to ensure a spot in your desired semester.
Note that applications are not processed until all required, validated documents and admission fees are received.
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List of Courses
ACS programs are based on DCS program curricula, but do not have general education courses like French, English, or Philosophy.
Concentration Courses
- Creativity, innovation and critical thinking (45h)
- Linear algebra (45h)
- Introduction to programming (75h)
- Introduction to relational databases (45h)
- Information systems (45h)
- Introduction to artificial intelligence (60h)
- Differential calculus (60h)
- Probability and statistics (45h)
- Object-oriented programming (90h)
- Introduction to data structures (75h)
- Database management systems (60h)
- Information security (45h)
- Design models (75h)
- Applied machine learning I (75h)
- Advanced data management (75h)
- Machine learning and neural networks (60h)
- Algorithms and data structures (60h)
- Applied machine learning II (75h)
- Convolutional neural networks for visual recognition (90h)
* The College reserves the right to substitute some courses.
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Tuition & Aid
LaSalle College programs qualify for the Loans and Bursaries Programs offered by the ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur du Québec, and for several other types of loans and bursaries.
