North Carolina State University

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Admission Snapshot

Typical admitted student: High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred, SAT/ACT scores optional for most applicants, and strong preparation in mathematics and science recommended.

About This Program

This concentration within the computer science major focuses on developing intelligent and autonomous systems across multiple domains.

Career Outcomes

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

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

What You'll Learn

• Design and implement AI algorithms for problem-solving
• Build and train machine learning models on real-world data
• Apply deep learning techniques to image and language processing
• Develop intelligent systems using reinforcement learning

Curriculum Highlights

The curriculum includes courses in introduction to AI, automated learning, data analysis, and social computing.

Top Employers

Top employers include Google, Microsoft, Amazon, IBM, and tech firms like NVIDIA and OpenAI.

Admissions

High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred, SAT/ACT scores optional for most applicants, and strong preparation in mathematics and science recommended.

Application Materials

• Statement of Purpose: Optional
• Letters of Recommendation: Optional
• 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+)