CO

Master's in AI
Online

University of Colorado Boulder

MS in Artificial Intelligence

  • Boulder
About This Program

This professional master’s program prepares engineers and technical professionals for career advancement in AI engineering roles. It focuses on the powerful technologies reshaping industries and communities.

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What You'll Learn

Students will learn to deliver production-ready machine learning projects and master neural networks and deep learning. They also explore fairness, accountability, and the societal impacts of AI.

For detailed, official program information including specific curriculum, faculty, research opportunities, and application requirements:
Typical Curriculum Structure
The core curriculum addresses breadth areas central to AI expertise, including machine learning and ethics. Sub-disciplines include computer vision, natural language processing, and theoretical foundations of autonomous systems.
Typical Course Topics
1. Supervised Machine Learning 2. Unsupervised Learning and Clustering 3. Deep Learning and Neural Networks 4. Dimensionality Reduction Techniques 5. Transformer Models and Multimodal AI 6. Model Evaluation and Regularization
Program Specializations:
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Machine Learning
View the exact, up-to-date curriculum on the official program website
Typical Admissions Requirements
A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required; programming experience and performance in preliminary pathway courses serve as admission criteria rather than traditional academic history.
Academic Requirements (Typical)

β€’ Degree Required: Bachelor’s degree
β€’ GRE/GMAT: Not Required
β€’ TOEFL/IELTS: Required for international students (TOEFL 80+ / IELTS 6.5+)

Application Materials (Typical)

β€’ Statement of Purpose: Required
β€’ Letters of Recommendation: 2–3
β€’ Resume: Required
β€’ Transcripts: Official transcripts required

Application Timeline

Most programs have rolling admissions or deadlines in early winter for fall admission. Check the official program website for exact dates.

Career Opportunities in AI

Thrive as Machine Learning Engineer in Cross-Industry AI with machine learning expertise

Estimated Industry Salary
AI Engineer: $120,000
Total compensation (entry to mid-level)
AI Job Growth
23.0%
Projected 2024-2034 (BLS)
Common Career Paths:
1. Machine Learning Engineer 2. AI Research Scientist 3. Data Scientist 4. AI Software Developer
Top AI Employers (Industry-Wide):
Top employers include Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, and AI-focused startups or research labs.
Program Details
Duration
  • 1 Year
Tuition
  • 15,750
Format
Online
Specializations
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Machine Learning