2/14/2025
- Added statement to program desc: Note: HPU students who are enrolled in the Master of Science in Data Science program or who have previously earned a Master of Science in Data Science are not eligible for Admission to the Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence program

2/7/2025 GCC Notes

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Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (Mandarin Translation)

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Motion to approve.

Motion approved.

Jennifer Walsh explained that this program change is similar to the MBA Mandarin translation that was approved last year. This is a similar move; with the same learning outcomes and seen as aligned with WSCUC. This program will simply substitute one course for the Chinese learners since that content is not accessible in China. The DSCI prefix will not be changed, but Data Science as a major title is not seen as marketable in China. The preference is to rename the major as Artificial Intelligence.

The instruction will be in Mandarin. The artifacts for program review and assessment will be translated back to English from Mandarin (for archival purposes).

Hanh explained that she was on the committee when the MBA translation was approved but the difference this time around is that the two programs have different names. There are also some differences in the learning outcomes. Jennifer explained that the team worked hard to keep the program names in alignment but it was not something that could be agreed upon.

There were some suggested edits to the program description to clarify and streamline. Will this program be offered to HPU mainland student as "Artificial Intelligence?" No, this is only available to those who enroll through the Beacon China program. We are still contractually obligated to offer the Data Science program domestically under the 2U partnership.

Is there an accreditation body for this field? No, not as of now.

Suggestion to also edit some of the Learning Outcomes to soften the language that suggested that learners would learn English and create a professional network with English-speaking regions

01/09/2025
- Updated program title from Master of Artificial Intelligence to Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (Mandarin Translation).
- The Registrar's Office expresses concern that this program is a being distinctly designed for the Beacon Mandarin Translation program and will not be offered in this format to other, more traditional HPU students that may have interest in this topic.
- Program cannot be approved until course approval for DSCI 6500 is submitted and approved. - Confirmed on 1/14/2025 that the DSCI 6500 course has been submitted into Coursedog for approval.

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