Accredited by The Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation.
- Department /School : School of Collective Intelligence / ABS
- Duration: 2 years / 4 semesters / 1,200 hours
- Mode of Instruction: Full time
- Language(s): Courses conducted in English
- Degree required upon admission: BAC+3
- Degree granted upon completion: BAC+5
- Training Venue: Mohammed VI Polytechnic University – Rabat
- Program Start Date : September/October 2024
The Master in Collective Intelligence will train students in the basic pillars of collective intelligence, including cognitive science, computer science, and data sciences — as well as methods used in facilitation and leadership. Particular emphasis will be placed on mastering experimental and statistical techniques for testing the effectiveness of different methods for maximizing collective intelligence. Students will gain experience applying these methods in research and/or real-world settings.
- Masters students in Collective Intelligence will learn to think critically and scientifically about data, human behavior, and practical problems such as leading positive behavior change within teams, organizations and communities.
- They will learn how to carefully design behavioral experiments and randomized controlled studies, in which experimenters manipulate variables between experimental conditions in order to infer causal information about how the mind works and/or the effectiveness of certain interventions within organizations.
- In addition, students will develop technical skills in the areas of data science, statistics and computer science (such as designing computer systems to augment and complement collective reasoning and problem-solving). And they will gain experience designing and applying technologies that reinforce collective intelligence in real-world settings.
Master 1st Year
S1
- Programming, Data Science and Statistics 1
- Computer Science Methods in Collective Intelligence 1
- Cognitive Science 1
- Experimental Methods 1
- Scientific English
- Innovation & Core skills
S2
- Programming, Data Science and Statistics 2
- Computer Science Methods in Collective Intelligence 2
- Cognitive Science 2
- Experimental Methods 2
- History and Philosophy of Collective Intelligence
- Leadership & Organizational Transformation
- Short internship with Moroccan company, or NGO, or on an SCI research project
Master 2nd Year
S3
- Programming, Data Science and Statistics 3
- Computer Science Methods in Collective Intelligence 3
- Cognitive Science 3
- Experimental Methods 3
- Political Science and Participatory Governance
- Evidence-based Leadership in Companies – Leadership Lab
S4 : Applied or Scientific Internship
At the end of the second year, students will undertake a 6-month internship, acquainting themselves with the job market, and new areas of research. The objective is to apply and specialize in the fields studied during the Master.
Interest in collective intelligence is on the rise in corporations, universities, and societies at large. Many popular master and bachelor degrees train students in the disciplines we focus on – such as a Master in Organizational Psychology at Harvard, or the popular ‘Psychology, Politics and Economics’ degree at Oxford.
The Master in Collective Intelligence includes many of the basic issues studied in such degrees, but with a focus on the emerging discipline of CI. This education prepares students for a range of professional opportunities in the academic, private, public, and non-profit sectors. Based on the track of specialization, students will develop a range of technical and human skills that qualify them for positions as :
- Computer and data scientists, who can understand human perception, manage, and lead organizations.
- Researchers, who can lead sustainable developpement projects or persue academic carreers. .
- Facilitators or organizational transformation specialists, who use insights from data and cognitive sciences to understand human behavior.
Moreover, we provide substantial networking opportunities so that motivated students come out prepared to thrive in a fast-changing job market.
The researchers at the School of Collective Intelligence have multiple ongoing collaborations with leading academics from across the globe, bringing cutting edge discovery and innovation to UM6P.
Collaborations include ongoing projects with researchers at the Ecole Normale Superieure, Paris, with the NYU Govlab, with the Max Planck Institute, and many other universities in the US and the UK.
ADMISSION AND PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Admission
Admission criteria
Candidates must hold a Bachelors degree (BA) or equivalent. Given the highly interdisciplinary nature of our Master program, we are open to students with a wide range of academic backgrounds. Candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their skills and motivation. Knowledge of coding, applied statistics, and management are considered positive traits but not necessary for admission.
Appliation requirement
- Curriculum Vitae
- Motivation letter
- Two ID photos
- Copy of ID/Passport
- Copy of all diplomas or degree certificates
- Undergraduate transcripts
- Two letters of recommendation
*Original documents and / or certified copies will be required at the time of final registration.
Admission process
We invite you to sign up online via the link my.um6p.ma by completing the requested information or by contacting us at: CImaster@um6p.ma .
If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to a written competitive examination followed by an oral interview in keeping with the following Schedule:
- 15th of April : Application deadline
- June : Written examination and oral interview
- End of June : Admission results and receipt of scholarship application files
- September/Early October : Start of term.
Given the current health situation, the dates and admission process may change. We will keep you informed.
Tuition fees
The tuition fees are:
- Registration fees (first year only): 5,000 MAD
- Annual tuition fees: 75,000 MAD
Added to this are accommodation fees and catering on campus.
Contact
For any questions, please feel free to contact us at CImaster@um6p.ma