ACAI Master’s in Computer Science

The ACAI Master’s in Computer Science – Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity specialisation forms part of an initiative to develop skills in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity in French Guiana. This vocational programme, which is open to work-study arrangements, is designed to support the digital transformation of strategic sectors in the Amazon region. It also aims to foster learning through research and innovation, preparing students to contribute to scientific and technological advances in the fields of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
The programme draws on practical IT projects in high-stakes fields such as biodiversity and bioresources, environmental protection, tropical health and space, enabling students to apply the skills they have acquired in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to real-world challenges facing the region.

Subject-specific skills

• To design, develop and deploy artificial intelligence solutions tailored to complex problems.
• Implement methods relating to machine learning, data analysis and decision support.
• Designing and managing secure digital architectures.
• Identify, analyse and prevent cyber risks.
• Carry out security audits and vulnerability assessments, and implement strategies to protect information systems.
• To develop digital solutions for the fields of biodiversity, the environment, tropical health and space.

Cross-disciplinary skills

• Working as part of a team in multidisciplinary environments.
• Managing complex projects by utilising collaborative methods.
• To take into account the legal, ethical and economic aspects associated with the use of digital technologies.
• Communicate effectively, both in writing and orally, with specialist and non-specialist audiences.
• To foster a culture of enterprise and innovation.
• To analyse the societal and environmental issues associated with the development of digital technologies in the Amazonian context.

Recruitment level : Bac + 3 (180 ECTS)

Accessible in :
The programme is mainly work-based. Students who wish to undertake a research project approved by the teaching team (in collaboration with a research laboratory, for example) may follow an initial training programme.

Training required :
The Master’s programme is open to holders of a three-year degree in computer science or a subject compatible with the programme’s entry requirements.

The main profiles we are looking for include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science; ;
• Degree in Networks and Telecommunications, specialising in Cybersecurity; ;
• BUT in Computer Science; ;
• A general or vocational bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent qualification, in the digital sector.

Admission requirements :
Applications are made via the ‘Mon master’ platform: monmaster.gouv.fr
There are 20 places available per academic term.

Registration form:
Once the results have been published on the Mon Master platform, successful candidates are invited to find a host company for their work-study programme. The job description for the proposed role must be submitted to the Master’s programme coordinator for approval.
The course begins in September and ends in August of the following year.
Depending on the number of places still available, a second recruitment round may be launched between July and August on: ecandidat.univ-guyane.fr

Career opportunities

Graduates will be able to take on roles such as:

• Data scientist; ;
• Data engineer; ;
• Artificial intelligence consultant; ;
• Cybersecurity engineer; ;
• Cybersecurity analyst; ;
• Chief Information Security Officer (CISO); ;
• IT security auditor; ;
• Secure systems and networks architect; ;
• Digital Project Manager; ;
• IT R&D Engineer; ;
• Digital transformation consultant.

Sectors of activity

Graduates will be able to join:

• Digital and information technology companies; ;
• Research and innovation organisations; ;
• Government departments and local authorities; ;
• Environmental protection organisations; ;
• Stakeholders in biodiversity and bioresources; ;
• Healthcare facilities; ;
• Companies and agencies in the space sector; ;
• Consultancy and cyber security firms.

 Further studies
The Master’s degree enables students to progress to a PhD in the fields of computer science, artificial intelligence or cybersecurity.