Course Details

Course Code(s):
IN5103
Available:
Part-Time
Intake:
Summer
Course Start Date:
Summer 2025
Duration:
5 Weeks
Award:
University Certificate of Study
Faculty: Kemmy Business School
Course Type: Professional/Flexible, Online
Fees: For Information on Fees, see section below.
Application Deadline:

Contact(s):

Name: Dr. Barry Sheehan
Address: Department of Accounting & Finance Email: barry.sheehan@ul.ie Telephone: +353-61-212134
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Brief Description

This course qualifies for 80% funding under the HCI Micro-Credential Course Learner Subsidy. Check fees section for details and eligibility.   Applications for Summer 2025 will open in January 2025, express your interest to be notified when the course opens for application.  Please Note: Applicants may only apply for and receive, one subsidised course per semester.

Please ensure you enter the Module Code below when applying for this MicroCred. Applications without this cannot be processed.

This module aims to support technology professionals with knowledge and skills relating to risk, ethics, and governance and AI research and commercialisation.

 

 

A key part of the module focuses on assessing and adapting governance frameworks for AI innovation and commercialisation. Risk and Ethical frameworks are now increasing in use across international AI research programs and are no longer optional components. For such reasons, the module aims to build upon this rationale and provide a unique component informed by the latest KBS research in AI Governance. The purpose of the module is empower professionals with new conceptual tools, skills and frameworks built on an informed understanding of AI risk, ethics, and governance.

On successful completion of the module the student will possess:

  • an informed understanding of the concept of AI, AI ethics and the concepts of risk and governance.
  • the ability to question and explore possible risk identification, ethical challenges and understand how they present further challenges relating to governance.
  • the understanding to adequately engage contextual edge cases and forward a context-specific application of the concepts of risk and governance in relation to AI technologies.
  • in a basic manner the ability to conceptually frame emerging AI innovation as different examples of technologies that are socially embedded, autonomous and which present numerous identifiable risks and governance challenges.
  • Develop an awareness of ethical contexts of AI technologies.
  • Develop an appreciation of AI technologies in the context of acknowledging conceptual meaning, framing and the importance of these metrics to risk and governance.

You must hold a minimum 2.2 Level 8 Degree (NFQ or other internationally recognised equivalents).  Recognition of Prior Learning may be considered in accordance with the University regulations.

You must also satisfy the University’s English language requirements.

Entry requirements are established to ensure the learner can engage with the course material and assessments, at a level suitable to their needs, and the academic requirements of the module. By applying to this micro-credential, you are confirming that you have reviewed and understand any such requirements, and that you meet the eligibility criteria for admission.

Successful completion of this module does not automatically qualify you for entry into a further award. All programme applicants must meet the entry requirements listed if applying for a further award.

€1,500 (EU)

€2,275 (Non-EU)

HCI Micro-Credential Course Learner Subsidy - Candidates who satisfy the eligibility criteria can qualify for 80% funding subject to the availability of places. To clarify eligibility please go to Eligibility Criteria 

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