MasterOn-Campus, OnlineFlexible

Dakota State University

MS in Analytics and Applied AI

Madison, South Dakota2 years$115K total tuition
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Est. Salary$120,000 AI Engineer
Job Growth+35%
Top RoleData Scientist
FormatOn-Campus, Online

Admission Snapshot

Degree Required
Bachelor's degree
Duration
2 years
Est. Tuition
$12K total
Format
On-Campus, Online
Schedule
Flexible
GRE / GMAT
Not Required
Concentrations
Machine Learning, MLOps/AI Engineering

Typical admitted student: A bachelor's degree in a related field such as computer science, statistics, or engineering with a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required; relevant work experience or prerequisite coursework in programming and statistics is preferred.

About This Program

This master's program focuses on transforming large, complex data sets into actionable insights using advanced AI technologies and business intelligence frameworks to solve organizational challenges.

Career Outcomes

Advance as Data Scientist in Cross-Industry AI with big data expertise

  • 1. Data Scientist
  • 2. AI/ML Engineer
  • 3. Analytics Consultant
  • 4. Applied AI Specialist

What You'll Learn

  • Design and implement machine learning models for predictive analytics.
  • Apply AI techniques to process and analyze large datasets.
  • Develop ethical AI solutions for business and industry applications.
  • Evaluate and deploy analytics pipelines using programming tools.

Curriculum Highlights

The program structure features a core of analytics and applied AI courses with specialized tracks available in Business, Healthcare Analytics, and Information Systems.

Top Employers

Top employers include tech firms like Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and consulting companies such as Deloitte and Accenture.

Admissions

A bachelor's degree in a related field such as computer science, statistics, or engineering with a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required; relevant work experience or prerequisite coursework in programming and statistics is preferred.

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 80+ / IELTS 6.5+)

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