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Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence
Northeastern University’s Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (MSAI) provides a comprehensive framework of theory and practice in the emerging field of AI. The program delivers the foundational knowledge needed to explore key contextual areas and complex technical applications of AI systems.
The curriculum incorporates elements of data science, machine learning, and human-computer interaction—enabling you to pursue a holistic and interdisciplinary course of study while preparing for a position in AI research, operations, software, or hardware development, or a doctoral degree in a sector poised for explosive growth.
Unique advantages of the Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence:
- Choose two electives from one of five specializations: vision, intelligent interaction, robotics and agent-based systems, machine learning, or knowledge management and reasoning.
- Specialize in one of five industry-aligned concentrations at our Boston campus:
- Machine learning or robotics and agent-based systems (offered by Khoury College)
- Computer vision, energy systems, or continuous process engineering (offered by College of Engineering)
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Entry terms
- Fall and spring
Course delivery
- On campus in Boston, Seattle, Silicon Valley, Portland, ME
Application deadlines
Fall:
- International Students: April 15
- Domestic Students: August 1
Spring:
- International Students: September 15
- Domestic Students: December 1
Deadlines are subject to change.
Investing in an AI graduate education pays big dividends
Your MS in Artificial Intelligence allows you to:
- Understand representations, algorithms, and techniques used across works in artificial intelligence and be able to apply and evaluate them in applications and develop your own.
- Model human behavior, develop human-AI systems, and evaluate their performance.
- Demonstrate knowledge of AI algorithms and processes in one of the specialization areas: robotics and agent-based systems, vision, intelligent interaction, machine learning, and knowledge representation management and reasoning.
- Examine the ethical concerns in developing responsible AI technologies.
Futures on the forefront
MSAI graduates can find success in a wide range of careers, including:
- Machine Intelligence Engineer
- AI Programmer
- Natural Language Processing Developer
- QA Automation Engineer
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.