Academic Programs
College of Professional Studies
Applied AI—Connect
Master’s Degree
Gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to harness the transformative power of AI, no matter your industry or academic background. This program requires an additional nine semester hours of credit, with courses providing intensive, hands-on guidance into the essential knowledge required for the MPS in Applied AI.
Location
Arlington, VA
Commitment
Full-Time/Part-Time
Duration
24 Months
Entry Terms
Spring, Fall
F-1 ELIGIBLE
Yes
Program Overview
The MPS in Applied AI Connect program is designed to help you break into the tech industry, no matter your undergraduate degree. With just nine additional credits of study, you can gain the skills you need for a successful career in AI.
You’ll begin the program with skill-building courses that will build your foundation in essential competencies, then focus on creating and implementing AI and machine learning technologies in the traditional program, which emphasizes collaborative learning, interdisciplinary innovation, real-world applications, and ethics.
This approach and the ability to specialize your learning through concentrations and electives equip you with the computer science, analytical, and problem-solving skills to transform your workplace through AI.
Program Concentrations
Conversational AI and Chatbots
Understand how linguistics, tech, and design impact conversational AI and enhance user experiences and business operations. Expertise here opens diverse career avenues, from global enterprises to local businesses.
Machine Learning for Cybersecurity
Machine learning (ML) enhances cybersecurity by detecting threats, automating responses, scaling operations, spotting sophisticated threats in vast datasets, and predicting future risks. As cyber threats evolve, ML’s role in defense and job relevance grows, offering novel research opportunities and applications.
AI for 3D Imaging
Understand how AI can offer improved accuracy, faster workflows, data augmentation, real-time analysis, image segmentation, noise reduction, and cost efficiency in a variety of industries, from healthcare to game design.
Tuition and Aid
Tuition
$68.7K
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Curriculum
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
Northeastern’s signature experience-powered learning model has been at the heart of the university for more than a century. It combines world-class academics with professional practice, allowing you to acquire relevant, real-world skills you can immediately put into action in your current workplace. This makes a Northeastern education a dynamic, transformative experience, giving you countless opportunities to grow as a professional and person.
Admission Dates
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:
Additional information for international applicants can be found at the Office of Global Services (OGS). OGS is an active resource to over 20,000 international students and scholars from 147 different nations across the world. They provide the professional expertise and support you need to maintain compliance through immigration, academic, and your employment experiences—helping you remain a valuable member of the Northeastern community.
*International deadlines are only applicable if the program is F1 compliant.
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