The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina

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Admission Snapshot

Typical admitted student: High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred; SAT or ACT scores optional but recommended for competitive admission.

About This Program

This ABET-accredited program combines a sound computer science foundation with a specialized focus on the development of intelligent and autonomous systems.

Career Outcomes

Start Machine Learning Engineer career in Cross-Industry AI with machine learning focus

• 1. Machine Learning Engineer
• 2. AI Research Scientist
• 3. Data Scientist
• 4. Software Engineer (AI/ML)

What You'll Learn

• Design and implement machine learning models for predictive analytics
• Apply deep learning techniques to image and speech recognition tasks
• Develop AI algorithms for optimization and decision-making systems
• Evaluate and interpret AI model performance using advanced metrics

Curriculum Highlights

The curriculum includes core computer science requirements paired with specialized mathematics, statistics, and 18 hours of technical electives in AI.

Top Employers

Top employers include Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta.

Admissions

High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred; SAT or ACT scores optional but recommended for competitive admission.

Application Materials

• Statement of Purpose: Optional
• Letters of Recommendation: 2 recommended
• Resume: Optional
• Transcripts: Official transcripts required

Academic Requirements

• Degree Required: High School Diploma
• GRE/GMAT: Not Required
• TOEFL/IELTS: Required for international students (TOEFL 80+ / IELTS 6.5+)