Florida International University

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Admission Snapshot

Typical admitted student: Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrate strong quantitative skills. International students must submit TOEFL (80+), IELTS (6.5+), or Duolingo (110+) scores; domestic applicants may be required to submit GRE scores depending on academic background.[2

About This Program

This graduate degree offers a concentrated study of artificial intelligence within the data science framework, focusing on the development and deployment of sophisticated intelligent models and systems.

Career Outcomes

Excel as AI Research Scientist in Cross-Industry AI with deep learning expertise

• 1. Machine Learning Engineer
• 2. Data Scientist
• 3. AI Systems Developer
• 4. Business Intelligence Analyst

What You'll Learn

• Design and implement machine learning models for large-scale datasets and complex problem-solving
• Apply statistical analysis and predictive algorithms to business, financial, and biomedical domains
• Develop AI solutions using deep learning, natural language processing, and big data frameworks
• Translate data insights into actionable business strategy and organizational decision-making

Curriculum Highlights

The curriculum features fundamental data science core courses plus specialized AI electives in areas like expert systems, computer vision, and machine learning techniques for large-scale data.

Top Employers

Top employers in data science and AI include major technology firms such as Google, Amazon, Microsoft, IBM, Meta, and financial institutions like Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase, as well as healthcare and biotech companies investing heavily in AI-driven analytics.[1

Admissions

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrate strong quantitative skills. International students must submit TOEFL (80+), IELTS (6.5+), or Duolingo (110+) scores; domestic applicants may be required to submit GRE scores depending on academic background.[2

Application Materials

• Statement of Purpose: Required
• Letters of Recommendation: 2–3
• Resume: Required
• Official Transcripts: Required
• Application Fee: $30

Academic Requirements

• Degree Required: Bachelor's degree
• GRE/GMAT: Required or recommended (verify with program)
• TOEFL/IELTS: Required for international students (TOEFL 80+ / IELTS 6.5+)
• Total Credits: 30 semester credits