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The master’s in applied AI at �����鱨վ is offered entirely online, giving you the flexibility and accessibility to earn your degree from anywhere. The program is designed for working professionals who want to develop practical artificial intelligence skills that they can immediately apply in today's workforce. You do not need any specific technical background to enroll in the online master’s degree in applied artificial intelligence program at �����鱨վ, but if you completed the bachelor’s in artificial intelligence, you can also earn your master’s faster and with less coursework through �����鱨վ’s accelerated pathway.

Students can choose from a variety of elective courses in the fields that they are most interested in, or they can choose a specialization of AI and Cybersecurity. In Fall 2027, students will also be able to choose a specialization in AI Engineering.

“The AI and Cybersecurity specialization focuses on cyber operations, adversarial AI, AI security, and cloud automation,” says Thakur. “The AI Engineering track will focus on generative AI, large language models, prompt engineering, machine learning, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and AI project management.”

Designed for working professionals seeking practical AI skills and career advancement, this �����鱨վ program gives students hands-on, project-based learning with no thesis and requires only 30 credits for graduation. The program is offered in asynchronous eight-week sessions, allowing students the flexibility to choose a pace that works with their professional and personal responsibilities. Students will also gain skills in software development and programming, using tools such as Python.

“Students will gain hands-on experience with programming, AI application development, machine learning, and scripting,” says Thakur. “Python is particularly important in AI and is used throughout the field, and the curriculum also includes AI Project Management. The program focuses on selecting and using appropriate tools to build practical AI solutions.”

Why Choose �����鱨վ For Your Master’s Degree?

At �����鱨վ, we’re committed to offering degrees and certificates that are on the cutting edge of today’s most in-demand fields. The master’s in applied AI at �����鱨վ is designed for working professionals who want to apply AI to real-world challenges, and upskill in this new area.

In addition to a master’s in applied AI, students can explore master’s degrees in cloud computing systems, cybersecurity technology, and data analytics. �����鱨վ also offers a bachelor’s degree in artificial intelligence and a bachelor’s in extended reality design, and students can gain job-ready skills quickly with an undergraduate certificate in artificial intelligence foundations or a graduate certificate in cloud computing and networking, systems engineering, and cyber operations.

To push your career further, �����鱨վ offers lifetime career services that you can access from the day you enroll. You can attend both virtual and in-person career fairs, learn how to tailor your resume, and learn job interview tips. �����鱨վ also offers student support services including tutoring, the effective writing center, and �����鱨վ’s extensive online library.

In today’s AI landscape, employers are looking for professionals with market-ready skills. Transform your career and achieve your goals with a master’s degree in applied AI from an accredited state university, which can help provide you with the skills to succeed.