"Training AI Specialists" KT-Hanyang University Launches Master's Program in 'AI Applied Studies'

Full-time Master's Program in 'AI Applied Department' Accepting Applications Until September 15
Full Tuition and Admission Fees Covered, Employment at KT Convergence Technology Institute After Graduation

[Asia Economy Reporter Eunmo Koo] KT announced on the 2nd that it has partnered with Hanyang University to establish a master's program AI contract department to cultivate artificial intelligence (AI) specialists.

KT, which has declared its leap to a digital platform company (DIGICO), made this decision to secure outstanding AI talent and strengthen AI technology and expertise, which are future growth engines.

The newly established 'AI Applied Department' offers courses in natural language processing, speech recognition, deep learning, and machine learning. It is a full-time, two-year recruitment-linked program that fully supports tuition fees for four semesters, including the admission fee, for all admitted students. After graduation, students will work as research and development (R&D) researchers at KT Convergence Technology Institute.

The recruitment target is domestic and international bachelor's degree holders (or expected graduates), with an annual intake of up to 20 students. Applications for the master's program in the first half of 2022 can be submitted from today until the 15th on the KT recruitment website. The selection process includes ▲document screening ▲aptitude and coding tests ▲KT interviews ▲graduate school interviews, with final successful candidates announced at the end of November. Detailed information is available on the KT recruitment website.

Admitted students will have the opportunity to analyze and research KT's large-scale AI data directly through KT field training and will be provided with an environment to conduct research using the latest graphics processing unit (GPU) servers.

Hyunok Shin, Head of KT Management Support Division (Vice President), said, “Many companies need AI talent, but there is a severe shortage of domestic specialists. The establishment of the Hanyang University AI Applied Department will be a great help in securing outstanding AI talent.”

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