University of Delaware

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Admission Snapshot

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

About This Program

This graduate program equips students with critical skills in AI to thrive in a changing technological landscape. It focuses on both the foundations and applications of artificial intelligence.

Career Outcomes

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

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

What You'll Learn

• Develop and implement machine learning models for data-driven decision making
• Apply deep learning techniques to process and analyze complex datasets
• Design AI systems for natural language understanding and generation
• Evaluate computer vision algorithms for image and video recognition
• Address ethical considerations in AI deployment and bias mitigation

Curriculum Highlights

The 9-credit certificate requires three graduate courses chosen from a specialized list. Course themes include computer vision, data mining, machine learning, and multi-agent systems coordination.

Top Employers

Top employers include tech leaders like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and NVIDIA, as well as research institutions and AI-focused startups.

Admissions

A bachelor's degree in a related field such as computer science, engineering, or mathematics with a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required; relevant coursework or professional experience in programming and data science 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: Optional or Not Required
• TOEFL/IELTS: Required for international students (TOEFL 80+ / IELTS 6.5+)