Drexel University

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Admission Snapshot

Typical admitted student: A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required; relevant programming experience or coursework in data science is often preferred.

About This Program

This 12-credit online program provides a foundational introduction to applying artificial intelligence and machine learning to modern technical challenges across various industries.

Career Outcomes

Gain machine learning skills to advance as AI Research Scientist in Cross-Industry AI

• 1. Machine Learning Engineer
• 2. AI Data Scientist
• 3. NLP Specialist
• 4. Computer Vision Engineer

What You'll Learn

• Implement supervised and unsupervised machine learning models for real-world data.
• Design and train deep neural networks for tasks like image recognition and prediction.
• Apply natural language processing techniques to text analysis and generation.
• Evaluate AI systems for ethical considerations and performance optimization.

Curriculum Highlights

The curriculum features four courses, including programming foundations, applications of machine learning, and applied artificial intelligence, with various technical electives available.

Top Employers

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

Admissions

A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required; relevant programming experience or coursework in data science is often preferred.

Application Materials

• Statement of Purpose: Required
• Letters of Recommendation: 2
• 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+)