Carnegie Mellon University
Master's in Machine Learning (5th-Year option)
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Admission Snapshot
Typical admitted student: Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in computer science, statistics, or a related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0, strong programming skills, and coursework in probability, statistics, linear algebra, and calculus. International students need TOEFL (100+), IELTS (7.5+), or Duolingo (120+) scores.
About This Program
This program allows Carnegie Mellon undergraduates to complete a Master of Science in Machine Learning in one additional year of study.
Career Outcomes
Excel as Machine Learning Engineer in Cross-Industry AI with machine learning expertise
- 1. Machine Learning Engineer
- 2. AI Research Scientist
- 3. Data Scientist
- 4. ML Systems Engineer
What You'll Learn
- Design and implement advanced machine learning algorithms for real-world data.
- Apply probabilistic modeling and statistical inference to complex datasets.
- Develop deep learning architectures for tasks like computer vision and NLP.
- Optimize ML systems for scalability and deployment in production environments.
Curriculum Highlights
The curriculum features core courses in machine learning and statistics, a summer research practicum, and advanced electives in computer science.
Top Employers
Top employers include Google, Meta, Amazon, Microsoft, and research labs like OpenAI.
Admissions
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in computer science, statistics, or a related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0, strong programming skills, and coursework in probability, statistics, linear algebra, and calculus. International students need TOEFL (100+), IELTS (7.5+), or Duolingo (120+) scores.
Application Materials
- Statement of Purpose: Required
- Letters of Recommendation: 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 100+ / IELTS 7.5+)
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