College of AI Convergence
College of AI Convergence
AI-ICT Convergence Major
College of AI Convergence
AI-ICT Convergence Major
1. Introduction
The AI and ICT Convergence major aims to develop creative and practical talents who will lead the ICT (Information & Communications Technology) systems and related application fields, which are the backbone of current industries and the core of future industries. The educational areas of this major are divided into ICT Hardware, ICT Software, and AI Convergence Application Systems.
The ICT Hardware field covers knowledge and skills related to the composition and design of ICT systems, such as smartphones and computers, as well as advanced ICT systems like robots and autonomous vehicles. This includes subjects such as ICT system composition design, computer architecture, system semiconductors, and embedded systems.
The ICT Software field focuses on the development of operating and application software for various ICT systems. It covers computer programming, software development, and algorithms.
The AI Convergence Application Systems field involves applying AI technology across various ICT domains, including communications, networks, multimedia, AR/VR, robots, automobiles, and unmanned vehicles.
Through a curriculum that reflects the latest technologies and research trends in the industry, the AI and ICT Convergence major provides practical training and in-depth research education to nurture well-rounded players equipped with both hardware and software implementation skills, ready to lead the AI era.
2. Curriculum Overview
1. ICT Hardware Key Courses: Digital System Design, Computer Architecture, Microprocessor Applications, Embedded System Design, VLSI System, Introduction to SoC Design.
2. ICT Software Key Courses: System Programming, Operating Systems, Information Security, Big Data and Cloud Computing, Software Engineering.
3. AI Convergence and Application Systems Key Courses: Machine Learning, Communication Systems, Communication Signal Processing Design, Computer Networks, Digital Signal Processing, Image Processing, Computer Vision, Robotics.
3. Career Path
Manufacturing Sector:
Positions in hardware and software development at companies related to electronics, communication equipment and devices, communication services, semiconductors (IDM, Fabless Design House), automotive, and UAM.
Defense Industry and Aerospace Sector:
Hardware and software developers.
Financial Sector:
Software positions and system management roles at banks, insurance companies, and securities firms, including positions in fintech, blockchain, and data analysis.
Internet/Security/Gaming/Multimedia Sector:
Software developers at portals, cloud services, social media companies, broadcasting, gaming, security, and content companies.
Government and Educational Sector:
Researchers at government-funded research institutes (master’s/Ph.D. level), technical public officials at central and local government agencies, and university professors (Ph.D. level).
