Khoury College of Computer Sciences

Artificial Intelligence

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Learn to design, develop, and maintain artificial intelligence (AI) systems that change the world, from reducing cancer deaths and unregulated pharmaceuticals to expanding job access to rural workers and incorporating indigenous languages into automatic speech recognition.

The Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence program prepares professionals and recent graduates with technical or mathematical training for a leadership role in AI. You’ll study with experts who are driving innovation across industries, and you can gain professional experience through an optional paid co-op experience or internship with a choice of 700-plus industry partners.

Silicon Valley, CA
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2–2.5 Years
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Fall, Spring
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Overview

Lead life-changing developments in artificial intelligence

Northeastern's MS in Artificial Intelligence program prepares you for leadership in a field impacting every aspect of daily life:

  • Go beyond learning AI as a tool—understand applications and impact through an interdisciplinary lens across fields like law, cybersecurity, environment, healthcare, business, finance, and more.
  • Develop advanced skills in algorithms, data science, robotics, and machine learning.
  • Build experience and connections at an institutional leader in human-centric and responsible AI.
  • Choose an academic track that matches your career goals, whether you aim to become a specialist, researcher, or consultant.
  • Hold an optional, paid, full-time co-op or internship with a partner company or within your current organization during your program.

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Unique Features

  • Gain opportunities for paid, full-time co-ops or internships with Khoury College’s industry partner organizations: Amazon, Ford Motor Company, Roche/Genentech, Goldman Sachs, Nok Nok Labs, Sway AI, U.S. Soccer Federation, and more
  • Engage in the research facilities and global network of an R1 institution in AI, including the Institute for Experiential AI, AI Ethics Advisory Board, the World Economic Forum’s Global AI Action Alliance, and more
  • Build in-depth knowledge and experience in the technical, interdisciplinary, and ethical aspects of AI
  • Leverage career pathways for aspiring AI specialists, AI strategists/consultants, and AI researchers/doctoral candidates

Career Outlook

There is a huge demand for AI professionals with graduate degrees:

  • AI is predicted to make organizations 40% more efficient by 2035 (World Economic Forum)
  • The average salary of an AI engineer is $128,220 per year (Glassdoor, 2024)

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, careers in artificial intelligence are projected to grow 21 percent from 2021 to 2031.

Curriculum

Curriculum with distinct career paths and interdisciplinary and ethical perspectives

Prepare for leadership in one of three career tracks:

1) Specialist in applied AI disciplines → Specialization Track

Develop deep expertise via two courses in one of the five AI fields listed below (plus one additional course):

Vision

  • Pattern Recognition and Computer Vision
  • Special Topics in Artificial Intelligence
  • Computer Vision
  • Advanced Computer Vision

Intelligent Interaction

  • Game Artificial Intelligence
  • Computer/Human Interaction
  • Theory and Methods in Human-Computer Interaction
  • Human Cognitive Processes

Robotics and Agent-Based Systems

  • Reinforcement Learning and Sequential
  • Decision Making Robotic Science and Systems
  • Mobile Robotics
  • Robotics Sensing and Navigation

Machine Learning

  • Reinforcement Learning and Sequential Decision Making
  • Data Mining Techniques
  • Advanced Machine Learning
  • Deep Learning
  • Unsupervised Machine Learning and Data Mining
  • Statistical Inference
  • Introduction to Machine Learning and Pattern Recognition
  • Statistics for Bioinformatics

Knowledge Management and Reasoning

  • Natural Language Processing
  • Information Retrieval
  • Data Mining Techniques
  • Special Topics in Data Science

2) Doctoral studies and research → Thesis Track

Dive into research in preparation for a PhD program and career in research and development. The Thesis Track allows you to immerse yourself in Northeastern’s rich research environment in AI.

  • Master’s project
  • Thesis
  • Four semester hours from the Specialization Track or electives course lists

3) AI strategist or consultant → Coursework-Only Track

Gain a bird’s-eye view of AI that qualifies you to lead on big-picture issues as a strategist or consultant in the field. You’ll take core courses through the Khoury College of Computer Sciences and electives from a range of the many colleges at Northeastern University, an R1 research institution.

  • 12 semester hours from any specialization or elective courses

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Study Options

  • Customize your studies with full-time or part-time options
  • Options for students with a strong foundation in computer science and mathematics, as well as for students with more contextual knowledge (e.g., military, health, finance) who need to strengthen their foundational tech knowledge

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Admissions

A graduate degree or certificate from Northeastern—a top-ranked university—can accelerate your career through rigorous academic coursework and hands-on professional experience in the area of your interest. Apply now—and take your career to the next level.

Program Costs

$57.1K *
Tuition

Finance Your Education We offer a variety of resources, including scholarships and assistantships.

How to Apply Learn more about the application process and requirements.

Requirements

  • Online application and application fee
  • PDF or scanned copies of unofficial undergraduate transcripts; you can submit official transcripts from colleges/universities attended at the time of admission
    • The 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.)
  • Statement of purpose that should include career goals and expected outcomes and benefits from the program
  • Recent professional resumé listing detailed position responsibilities
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • GPA minimums: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, 8.0 on a 10.0 scale, or 80 on a 100 scale
  • Official TOEFL (100 minimum) or IELTS (7.5 minimum) examination scores (international students only)
  • GRE Optional

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Admissions Dates

Applicants must submit the online application and all required admission materials no later than the stated deadlines to be considered for admission. Admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis.

Spring
Fall
International Students: September 15
Domestic students: December 1
International Students: April 15
Domestic students: August 1
Curriculum

Industry-aligned courses for in-demand careers.


For 100+ years, we’ve designed our programs with one thing in mind—your success. Explore the current program requirements and course descriptions, all designed to meet today’s industry needs and must-have skills.

 

Experiential Learning

The MS in Artificial Intelligence (AI) prepares you for a leadership role in AI through collaborative projects, research opportunities, and the real-time challenges of corporate partners. Northeastern is known as the top institution for co-ops and internships. Khoury College takes a fully experiential approach to AI, believing that successful AI implementation is based on a loop between machines and humans.

Develop programs that solve problems

Through work in AI, you can:

  • Bring a voice to the speech impaired.
  • Help drive advances in climate resilience.
  • Assist the medical field in predicting disease outbreaks.
  • Improve processes and remove algorithmic biases in the financial services and fintech industries.
  • Increase ethical implementation of AI to assess cybersecurity risks.
  • Bridging industries and technologies to improve daily life.

Hold a co-op or internship in the field of AI

You can opt to include 4–8 months of full-time, paid work in the field of AI as part of your program experience. Khoury College offers partnerships with top tech companies as well as large organizations, creative startups, and mission-driven nonprofits across a diverse range of industries. You can also opt to carry out this work in AI at your current company.

Research at Northeastern

Get a roadmap to reach your goals

Your experiential opportunities are closely integrated with both your course curriculum and the advising system. Northeastern career services staff will support you in finding and succeeding in your experiences. A team of academic advisors will also help guide you.

Faculty

Our Faculty

Northeastern University faculty represents a broad cross-section of professional practices and fields, including finance, education, biomedical science, management, and the U.S. military. They serve as mentors and advisors and collaborate alongside you to solve the most pressing global challenges facing established and emerging markets.

Students

By enrolling in Northeastern, you’ll be connected to students at our 13 campuses, as well as 300,000-plus alumni and more than 3,500 employer partners around the world. Our global university system provides you with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally and serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions.

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