Overview
The Ingénierie Informatique & Intelligence Artificielle – Option Intelligence Artificielle & Big Data program at HESTIM trains engineers to unlock the value of data, design intelligent solutions and support organizations in their digital transformation projects.
As organizations generate and use ever-growing volumes of data, this option addresses the increasing demand for professionals capable of analyzing, structuring, interpreting and leveraging data to support decision-making, automate processes and create new digital services.
The Intelligence Artificielle & Big Data enables students to develop advanced skills in data science, machine learning, deep learning, Big Data, business intelligence, data governance and the deployment of intelligent solutions.
It builds on a common foundation in computer engineering, complemented by specialized courses that enable future engineers to master technologies and methods related to artificial intelligence and large-scale data processing. The curriculum includes a general foundation in computer engineering, management and soft skills, complemented by a specialized Artificial Intelligence & Big Data module.
Students learn to collect, organize, analyze and interpret data from a variety of sources. They also develop skills in intelligent algorithm design, machine learning, deep learning, data visualization and decision-support solutions.
This option emphasizes the ability to transform data into actionable information, automate tasks, identify trends, anticipate behaviors and support organizations in strategic decision-making.
It prepares future engineers to work across a wide range of sectors, including finance, industry, healthcare, commerce, marketing, telecommunications, logistics, digital services and public administration.
Immersive, Innovation-Driven Learning
The program is based on active learning, combining core academic courses, practical work, applied projects, case studies and professional simulations.
Dans l’option Intelligence Artificielle & Big Data, students work on practical challenges involving data collection, processing, analysis and value creation.
Projects may involve predictive analytics, data segmentation, the creation of business intelligence dashboards, process automation, machine learning model development and large-scale data processing.
This approach enables students to develop a practical understanding of data and artificial intelligence challenges while strengthening their autonomy, analytical thinking and ability to propose solutions tailored to organizations’ real needs.
Curriculum
Engineering Sciences and Technology
- Applied Mathematics
- Statistiques et probabilités pour ingénieurs
- Digital Skills
- Mécatronique et électronique
- Recherche opérationnelle appliquée
Management
- Human Resources Management
- Gestion financière
- Gestion de projet
- Droit du travail
- Entrepreneuriat
- Certification PMI
Soft skills
- Professional English
- Techniques d’expression et de communication
- Prise de parole en public
- Gestion des conflits et conduite du changement
- Gestion de stress
- Leadership
- Techniques de créativité
Computer Engineering
- Algorithms & Data Structures
- Systèmes d’Exploitation
- POO en Java et Python
- Architecture MicroService & JEE
- Développement Web et Mobile
- Conception Merise & UML
- Programmation & Administration des BD
- Théorie des Langages et Compilation
- Bases de données NoSQL
- Business Intelligence
- Virtualisation et Cloud Computing
- Réseaux Informatiques et Cybersécurité
- Internet des Objets & Big Data
- Big Data
- Machine Learning
Intelligence Artificielle & Big Data
- Advanced Machine Learning
- Big Data Analytics
- DevOps et MLOps
- Deep Learning
- NLP et Vision par Ordinateur
- Blockchain
- Gouvernance SI
- Data Governance
- Transformation Digitale et Innovation
Admission Requirements
How can I join the Computer Engineering & Artificial Intelligence Engineering Program – Artificial Intelligence & Big Data Option?
- Holders of a scientific or technical Baccalaureate, subject to application review
- Students with one year of scientific or technical higher education may be admitted following application review
- Holders of a two-year higher education qualification, DUT, DEUG, scientific BTS or equivalent diploma
- Holders of a three-year higher education qualification, Bachelor's degree or equivalent scientific diploma, subject to review by the admissions committee
What documents are required to apply to the Computer Engineering & Artificial Intelligence Engineering Program – Artificial Intelligence & Big Data Option?
- Copy of Baccalaureate Diploma or Certificate of Completion
- Academic Transcript
- Copy of National ID Card (for Moroccan students)
- Copy of Passport (for international students)
- 2 Photos
- Motivation Letter
- 1st-Year Academic Transcript
- Certificate of Completion – 1st Year
- Copy of National ID Card (for Moroccan students)
- Copy of Passport (for international students)
- 2 Photos
- Motivation Letter
- 1st- and 2nd-Year Academic Transcripts
- Certificates of Completion – 1st and 2nd Years
- Copy of National ID Card (for Moroccan students)
- Copy of Passport (for international students)
- 2 Photos
- Motivation Letter
- 1st-, 2nd- and 3rd-Year Academic Transcripts
- Certificates of Completion – 1st, 2nd and 3rd Years
- Copy of National ID Card (for Moroccan students)
- Copy of Passport (for international students)
- 2 Photos
- Motivation Letter
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Intelligence Artificielle & Big Data can pursue a wide range of careers in data, artificial intelligence, intelligent solution development and digital transformation.
With skills in data analysis, machine learning, Big Data, business intelligence and data governance, graduates can work with organizations seeking to better leverage their data, automate processes or develop innovative digital solutions.
Industry Sectors
Graduates can pursue careers in:
- IT services companies
- technology startups
- les banques, assurances et institutions financières
- industrial groups
- les cabinets de conseil en data, IA ou transformation digitale
- software publishers
- companies specializing in cloud and data solutions
- les directions des systèmes d’information
- telecommunications operators
- public-sector organizations engaged in digitalization projects
Career Paths
Graduates can pursue careers such as:
- Ingénieur en intelligence artificielle
- Machine Learning Engineer
- Data Scientist
- Data Analyst
- Data Engineer
- Consultant Big Data
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Ingénieur décisionnel
- Consultant en transformation digitale
- Ingénieur R&D en systèmes intelligents
- Chef de projet Data
- MLOps Engineer
- Architecte Data junior
- Entrepreneur dans la tech ou les solutions intelligentes
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