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Applied Machine Intelligence

Master's

The MPS in Applied Machine Intelligence program prepares you to excel in fast-growing and highly in-demand fields-including healthcare, finance, and human resources-by focusing on data, technology, and human literacy.

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Program Format
On ground
Time Commitment
Part time, Full time
Duration
12 - 18 Months
Entry Term(s)
Fall, Spring, Winter
Meets F1 visa requirements
Yes

Program overview

Apply AI to your industry

Our Master of Professional Studies in Applied Machine Intelligence is a multidisciplinary, experience-based program that prepares you to innovate within the rapidly growing field of artificial intelligence (AI). Through courses and projects that focus on applied machine learning, AI, and data management, analysis, and visualization, you’ll learn to address business issues in any industry.

Students take on Experiential Network (XN) projects that partner them with businesses around the world—including Google, Deloitte, Samsung, Uber, and more—to solve pressing challenges with AI and other technologies. These projects teach students how to collaborate, communicate, ask meaningful questions, and effectively solve problems while demonstrating to employers that they have the technical skills necessary to succeed.

  • Graduate with a portfolio of work samples that demonstrate your range and depth of competencies and skills with machine learning and artificial intelligence.
  • Work closely with faculty from different fields and areas of expertise.
  • Our experiential AI curricula includes an introductory core, as well as an advanced core with an end-to-end AI education, with the goal to proactively and thoughtfully prepare students for the evolving technology and the challenges it presents.
  • Target a successful career in applied artificial intelligence and machine learning.
  • Prepare to excel with the highest in-demand skills focusing on data, technology, and human literacy.
  • Leverage the program’s modular curriculum to customize your classes, projects, and other experiential learning opportunities based on your unique interests.
  • Choose to specialize your studies with concentrations in healthcare, finance, human resources, and business ventures.

Hear more from industry experts speaking at Northeastern’s AI Symposium on how AI-related technologies will impact organizations and workers.

  • All Roux Institute programs provide content relevant to the urgent and emerging needs of industry in Maine and the rapidly evolving regional, national, and global economy.
  • Opportunities for experiential learning will be concentrated in Portland, the state of Maine, and the Northeast region.
  • Students are encouraged to pursue co-ops and special virtual Experiential Network projects with the institute’s founding corporate partners, a group of leading employers in Maine.

Admissions

Apply to the program

A graduate degree or certificate from Northeastern can accelerate your career through rigorous academic coursework and real-world professional experience in your area of interest. Apply to take your career to the next level.

Our admissions process operates on a rolling basis; however, we do recommend the application guidelines below to ensure you can begin during your desired start term:

Domestic Application Guidelines

International Application Guidelines*

*International deadlines are only applicable if the program is F1 compliant.


  • Online application

  • Professional resumé

  • Unofficial undergraduate transcripts; official transcripts required 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.)

  • English language proficiency proof. Students for whom English is not their primary language must submit one of the following:

    • Official associate or bachelor's degree transcript from an accredited college or university in the U.S., stating degree conferral and date

    • TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, Duolingo, or NU Global Exam scores

  • Other materials may be required

Program objectives

Prepare for success

Develop your skills in three key literacies of machine learning and artificial intelligence.

Technological literacy

Evaluate and integrate tools, techniques, and conceptual skills necessary for managing complex systems.

Data literacy

Illustrate the significance of digital and global transformation to create business strategies, make data-informed decisions, and drive innovation as well as create a competitive advantage.

Human literacy

Develop lifelong learning, communication, design, and innovation leadership skills needed to guide AI systems, including assessing and developing an ethical position, critical thinking, and cultural agility.

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Cost of attendance

Tuition and financial aid

  • $54,315
    Tuition in USD

Estimated Total Tuition

This is an estimate based on the tuition rates for Academic Year 2025-2026 and does not include any fees or other expenses. Some courses and labs have tuition rates that may increase or decrease total tuition. Tuition and fees are subject to revision by the president and Board of Trustees at any time. Select programs at select campuses offer additional scholarships of up to 25% off the listed price for domestic students studying on campus. For more detailed information, please visit Student Financial Services.

For students interested in pursuing financial assistance or educational loans, additional educational costs, known as Cost of Attendance (COA) components, can be included in the calculation of aid and loan eligibility. Components may include food, housing, books, course materials, supplies, equipment, transportation, personal expenses, and the cost of obtaining a first professional licensure. You can find comprehensive details on the Student Financial Services website. Please keep in mind that COA can vary significantly depending on academic program, enrollment intensity, and individual circumstances.

There are many ways to pay for your education, including scholarships, financial aid, and more. Connect with a financial counselor to learn about your options and make your dream a reality.

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Studying in Portland

Cultivating tech talent in Maine

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Portland is home to the Roux Institute, which supports learning and research in engineering, human-data interaction, AI, robotics, and more. The waterfront facility hosts students, founders, researchers, and business partners who collaborate in open-concept spaces.

#7

Best place to live in the U.S.

Portland's thriving restaurant scene and coastal location make it an ideal home base. (U.S. News & World Report, 2023)

500+

Maine co-ops

More than 500 Northeastern students have participated in Maine-based co-ops as of 2023.

$58M

Investment capital raised by Roux's startups as of 2023

Portland represents an exciting new hub of startup activity, especially in AI and data science.