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Power your career with AI graduate programs at Northeastern University

Northeastern University approaches AI learning through a blend of rigorous academic programs, hands-on learning opportunities, and a strong emphasis on ethical and responsible AI development, preparing students to lead and innovate in an AI-driven world. Learners can choose from a portfolio of graduate programs based on their career goals.

The Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence is suited for those seeking deep technical expertise or research positions.

The Master in Professional Studies in Applied AI focuses on practical, industry-relevant applications for professionals wanting to implement AI solutions in their work. For those without prior engineering, computer technology or statistics knowledge, we offer the MPS Applied AI Connect program as an entry point into the field.

Lastly, for working professionals seeking a shorter, more focused credential with limited or no programming experience, we offer a Graduate Certificate in AI Applications. This program offers domain-level tracks including business, data mining and engineering, education, health sciences, media industries, and policy and regulation.

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128K

28%

the average annual salary of an AI engineer (Glassdoor, 2024)

AI salaries in the United States are two times higher than the national average salary (USBLS, 2022)

expected annual growth rate of the global AI market size by 2030

“AI isn’t just about solving problems faster; it’s about solving them smarter. The possibilities are endless, and we’re here to help our students unlock them.”

—Shachi Winton, Applied AI Program Lead Northeastern University

Artificial Intelligence Graduate Programs

Graduate Certificate in AI Applications

This graduate certificate is designed for professionals looking to harness the power of AI within their respective industries who may not have prior programming experience. The program features real-world application through domain-level specializations, including business, health sciences, data mining and engineering, media industries, education, or policy and regulation.

Master of Professional Studies in Applied AI

Designed for professionals from diverse disciplines, interested in stepping into a more technical field with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to harness the transformative potential of artificial intelligence.This program prepares students for the evolving technology landscape with curriculum that focuses on building and implementing AI and machine learning (ML) technologies, with specializations in conversational AI, machine learning for cybersecurity, 3D imaging, and a range of electives.

Master of Professional Studies in Applied AI Connect

This program is designed to be an introductory AI option for those without prior experience in engineering, computer technology, or statistics, making accessibility a cornerstone. Students in this program complete an additional nine semester hours of credit, with courses that provide intensive, hands-on guidance into the essential knowledge required for the Master of Professional Studies in Applied AI curriculum.

Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence

This program incorporates elements of computer science, machine learning, and software engineering— enabling you to prepare for a position in AI research, operations, software, or hardware development, or a doctoral degree in a sector poised for explosive growth.

Graduate Certificate in AI Applications

Master of Professional Studies in Applied AI

Master of Professional Studies in Applied AI Connect

Graduate Certificate in AI Applications

Master of Professional Studies in Applied AI

Master of Professional Studies in Applied AI Connect

About Northeastern

Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact.

Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 13 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 320,000-plus alumni, and more than 3,800 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions.

Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment.

Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.

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