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Master's in AI
On-Campus

George Mason University

MS in Artificial Intelligence

  • Fairfax
About This Program

This stand-alone master’s degree provides a comprehensive foundation in AI principles, preparing students to develop, implement, and optimize responsible AI-driven solutions for various industries.

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What You'll Learn

Students learn to train and fine-tune deep learning models, manage AI systems engineering pipelines, and evaluate AI solutions against safety and risk frameworks.

For detailed, official program information including specific curriculum, faculty, research opportunities, and application requirements:
Typical Curriculum Structure
The 30-credit program requires core coursework in machine learning, deep learning, and planning, with thematic tracks in AI policy, scalable infrastructure, and use-inspired AI.
Typical Course Topics
1. Machine Learning 2. Deep Learning 3. Natural Language Processing 4. Computer Vision 5. Reinforcement Learning 6. AI Ethics and Responsible AI
Program Specializations:
AI Ethics/Policy
MLOps/AI Engineering
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 a related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required, along with programming experience and quantitative coursework such as calculus, linear algebra, and statistics.
Academic Requirements (Typical)

β€’ Degree Required: Bachelor’s degree
β€’ GRE/GMAT: Optional
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

Advance as AI Research Scientist in Cross-Industry AI with ai ethics/policy 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, and Meta.
Program Details
Duration
  • 1 Year
Tuition
  • 28,500
Format
On-Campus
Specializations
AI Ethics/Policy
MLOps/AI Engineering