Mathematical and Computing Sciences for Artificial Intelligence
A highly selective program at the crossroads of maths, physics, computer science and economics — at the frontier of AI.
Overview
What it's about
A highly selective, quantitative program at the crossroads of mathematics, physics, computer science and economics. It focuses on the frontiers of artificial intelligence, machine learning and computational statistics. It is designed to train technical professionals able to develop and apply AI algorithms to solve highly complex problems.
Curriculum
Subjects, year by year
- 01Calculus
- 02Linear algebra
- 03Programming (Python)
- 04Discrete mathematics
- 05Physics
- 06Introduction to economics
Real Outcomes
The most common paths after graduation
Concrete destinations for AI graduates, based on Bocconi employment reports and typical alumni paths.
- 1Machine Learning Engineer in big tech (Google, Meta, OpenAI)
- 2Quant analyst / quant trader (Jane Street, Citadel, hedge funds)
- 3AI research and PhD (Bocconi AI, ETH, MIT, Stanford)
- 4Founder or early hire in an AI / deep tech startup
Career Paths
Where it takes you
Typical roles
- Machine learning engineer
- AI researcher
- Quantitative analyst ("quant")
- PhD in maths or computer science
Sectors
- Big tech
- Academic research
- Quantitative finance
- AI labs
Sample employers
- DeepMind
- OpenAI
- Google Research
- Meta AI
- Jane Street
Ideal Profile
Who it's for
Traits
- Mathematical mind
- Abstract
- Tenacious
Strengths
- Advanced maths
- Physics
- Formal logic
Interests
- Algorithms & AI
- Scientific research
- Mathematical models
Difficulty & Style
The program profile
Each axis is rated 1 to 5 and shows how strong that aspect is in the program. Use it to compare programs at a glance.
- Quantitative5/5
- Theoretical5/5
- International4/5
- Creative2/5
- Hands-on3/5
Scale 1–10. Estimated range (non-official) based on application/seats ratio, average admission test score, number of seats (~115/year) and program prestige. 10 = extremely selective (e.g. BAI, WBB).
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