For the protagonists of the digital age
THE MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTING SCIENCES FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM (BAI), DIRECTED BY RICCARDO ZECCHINA, AIMS TO PROVIDE SOLID METHODOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS FOR FUTURE AI AND DIGITAL WORLD PROFESSIONALS DESTINED TO DRIVE SCIENTIFIC, TECHNOLOGICAL AND INDUSTRIAL CHANGE IN THE NEAR FUTUREThe program is located at the intersection of different scientific fields: computer science, mathematics, physics and economics, disciplines that are all fundamental for analyzing natural and social phenomena and in particular for developing artificial intelligence tools. The degree program in Mathematical and Computing Sciences for Artificial Intelligence, directed by Riccardo Zecchina, full professor at the Department of Decision Sciences at Bocconi University, is a modern, cutting-edge course, "without terms of comparison in the rest of the world,” says Zecchina,“ a methodological program in which mathematics, computer science, machine learning are taught, but along with how to model with the methods of physics and economics. It aims to train students to be prepared in subjects that do not age and that will be the basis for future developments in Artificial Intelligence. These young people will be protagonists and will continue to innovate even in 20 year." A program, Riccardo Zecchina is keen to specify, “which is not aimed at specializing, rather at acquiring fundamental methods of contemporary science. A challenging course, but which gives the student numerous choices for the continuation of their career. Those who enroll in almost all cases will continue their studies with a Master of Science or a Doctorate in various fields," continues the director," from computer science to machine learning, but also economics and finance, precisely because they have a wide (and very valuable) methodological preparation."
The class has a notable international component, certainly destined to increase when the effects of the pandemic end, with 35% of enrollments being women, "a very high percentage in the field of STEM area subjects", Zecchina says, "and faculty is made up of professors of the highest scientific level in the various disciplines ".
"Students enrolling in Mathematical and Computing Sciences for Artificial Intelligence have a keen aptitude for mathematical-scientific studies, are interested in acquiring a deep and well-rounded knowledge of the natural and social world, appreciate the growing impact of AI, seeing in this course a great opportunity. Thanks to this multidisciplinary path, they will have the opportunity to become part of that small group of researchers and professionals capable of leading the development of knowledge and its applications, in AI and in other fields. Indeed,” concludes Riccardo Zecchina,“ my hope is that after this program some students will continue their path in economics, social sciences and finance courses.”
by Davide Ripamonti
