AI Applications

Specialize in one of five industry-aligned tracks:

AI applications for business, offered by D’Amore-McKim School of Business, allows students to examine how AI empowers businesses to enhance competitiveness and integrates with business strategy. Students will leverage machine learning techniques like unsupervised, supervised, and reinforcement learning and be able to recommend business solutions using AI. Students will have an opportunity to gain practical insights into implementation and ethical considerations to navigate the dynamic landscape of AI-driven business transformations.

AI applications for data mining and engineering, offered by the College of Engineering, allows students to learn data mining concepts and statistics/machine learning techniques for analyzing large datasets in engineering domains such as manufacturing, healthcare, sustainability, and energy. Drawing from data mining case studies, students will explore data reduction, data exploration, data visualization, concept description, mining association rules, classification, prediction, and clustering.

AI applications for health sciences, offered by Bouvé College of Health Sciences, allows students to explore foundational concepts of AI and its applications in healthcare, public health, pharmacology, and pharmaceutical sciences. The program covers the history of AI, common AI approaches, and state-of-the-art applications across the health sciences.

AI applications for media industries, offered by the College of Arts, Media and Design, allows students to utilize AI tools to craft stories across various contexts, such as public relations, communications, advocacy, journalism, news, and strategic social media campaigns. Students will develop competencies in generative AI tools encompassing text, images, and multimodal domains while experimenting with and evaluating diverse models and platforms.

AI applications for policy and regulation, offered by the College of Social Sciences and Humanities, allows students to examine the rapidly evolving role of technology and artificial intelligence in public policy and the criminal legal system, and to learn to use tools to navigate this complex and critical field. Students will explore how AI intersects with legal processes and constitutional criminal procedure rules while gaining a foundational understanding of how these technologies work.

• Alignment with job functions and career opportunities: Northeastern’s program bridges the gap between theory and practice, emphasizing the practical applications of AI within various professions and industries. Through real-world case studies and industry collaborations, learners develop the knowledge and skills to effectively apply AI technologies in their respective fields, driving tangible results and advancements in industry.
• No programming experience required: Northeastern provides a diverse range of AI education opportunities tailored to learners with varying backgrounds and levels of experience. The Graduate Certificate in AI Applications is designed for learners with little to no programming experience seeking to harness the power of AI within their discipline.
• Real-world application through domain-level specializations: Northeastern prioritizes experiential and practice-based learning to prepare students for successful careers in AI. Through its renowned co-op and externship programs, students gain hands-on experience and exposure to real-world AI applications use cases based on their field of interest
• Credit-bearing pathways to advance your career: The Graduate Certificate in AI Applications is a credit-bearing graduate certificate with seamless on-ramps to various MS degree pathways. Incrementally advance your education with valuable credentials that immediately help you advance your career.
• Expert career guidance and professional networking: Leverage career coaching, resumé optimization, career fairs, and networking events offered through Northeastern’s Institute for Experiential AI and Career Design Support resources.

In the next five years:

• 23% of jobs are predicted to change due to AI (Future of Jobs Report, 2023).
• 75% of companies plan to adopt and invest in AI in their operations (Future of Jobs Report, 2023).

• Application form

• Application fee

• Resumé

• Statement of Purpose

• English proficiency requirements for international students*

  • Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) is a required assessment of all transcripts and documents from non-U.S. accredited post-secondary education institutions. (Review the FCE requirements by country.)

• Transcripts from all institutions attended

*Requirements may vary between tracks for this program.