University of Colorado Boulder

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Admission Snapshot

Typical admitted student: Admission to the MS in Artificial Intelligence requires strong performance in three preliminary Coursera courses rather than traditional academic history, along with recommended experience in linear algebra, calculus, probability, programming, and data visualization.

About This Program

This performance-based online master's program delivers advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in AI technologies. It is designed for learners seeking to lead AI lifecycle stages from model building to deployment.

Career Outcomes

Lead as AI Engineer in Cross-Industry AI with machine learning expertise

• 1. Machine Learning Engineer
• 2. AI Research Scientist
• 3. Data Scientist
• 4. AI Software Developer

What You'll Learn

• Build, evaluate, and interpret supervised and unsupervised machine learning models.
• Apply deep learning architectures including neural networks and transformers to complex data.
• Analyze high-dimensional data using dimensionality reduction and clustering techniques.
• Make ethical, industry-relevant decisions in AI modeling and deployment.

Curriculum Highlights

The modular curriculum requires 30 credits, including breadth specializations in statistical learning and ethics. Electives cover robotics, computer vision, generative AI, and natural language processing.

Top Employers

Top employers include Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, and AI-focused startups and research labs.

Admissions

Admission to the MS in Artificial Intelligence requires strong performance in three preliminary Coursera courses rather than traditional academic history, along with recommended experience in linear algebra, calculus, probability, programming, and data visualization.

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+)