Carnegie Mellon University

How this program compares

At an estimated $86.1K in total tuition, the MS in AI Systems Management (AIM) sits about 103% above the $42.4K average for AI master's programs in our database — placing it in the 93rd percentile on cost among the 531 we track at this level.

Admission Snapshot

Typical admitted student: Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0, foundational knowledge in calculus, statistics, and programming (e.g., Python), and evidence of undergraduate-level background in statistics or computer science.

About This Program

This 12-month program trains the next generation of AI deployers and strategists to address organizational and societal challenges. Coursework concentrates on AI Ethics/Policy and MLOps/AI Engineering. Most students complete it in about 1 year.

Estimated total tuition is $86.1K, above the $42.4K average for AI master's programs in our database and in the 93rd percentile on cost at this level. Applicants should weigh that premium against the program's outcomes and brand.

Advance as Product Analyst in Business AI with AI strategy expertise Graduates frequently move into roles such as Product Analyst, with reported salaries around $140,000.

Career Outcomes

Advance as Product Analyst in Business AI with AI strategy expertise

• 1. AI Strategy Consultant
• 2. AI Governance Manager
• 3. AI Product Manager
• 4. Director of AI Implementation

What You'll Learn

• Develop AI strategies for organizational implementation and governance.
• Apply decision-making frameworks under uncertainty using AI tools.
• Evaluate financial and policy impacts of AI deployment.
• Design ethical AI systems with focus on trends and societal effects.

Curriculum Highlights

The curriculum covers programming, statistics, model development, AI strategy, and a team-based capstone project with real-world clients.

Top Employers

Top employers include Google, Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, and government agencies adopting AI systems.

Admissions

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0, foundational knowledge in calculus, statistics, and programming (e.g., Python), and evidence of undergraduate-level background in statistics or computer science.

Application Materials

• Statement of Purpose: Required
• Letters of Recommendation: 2–3
• Resume: Required
• Transcripts: Official transcripts required

Academic Requirements

• Degree Required: Bachelor's degree
• GRE/GMAT: Not Required
• TOEFL/IELTS: Required for international students (TOEFL 102+ with no subscore below 25 / IELTS 7.5+ with no band below 7.5)