Khoury College of Computer Sciences
Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence
The MS in Artificial Intelligence provides a comprehensive framework of foundational algorithms, theory, and practice in the emerging field of AI, equipping you with the knowledge you’ll need to explore, design, and implement AI systems. Specialize in computer vision, natural language processing, robotics, intelligent interaction, machine learning, or knowledge management as you pursue a holistic and interdisciplinary course of study incorporating data science, machine learning, deep learning, and robotics.
Program Overview
Northeastern University’s Masters of Science in Artificial Intelligence program prepares students across every industry to design, develop, and maintain AI systems that change the world.
- Go beyond learning AI as a tool—understand applications and impact through an interdisciplinary lens across fields like law, cybersecurity, environment, healthcare, business, finance, and more
- Develop advanced skills in algorithms, data science, robotics, and machine learning
- Build experience and connections at an institutional leader in human-centric and responsible AI
- Choose an academic track that matches your career goals, whether you aim to become a specialist, researcher, or consultant
- Hold an optional, paid, full-time co-op or internship with a partner company or within your current organization during your program
Experiential Learning
This AI masters degree helps you prepare for a leadership role in AI through collaborative projects, research opportunities, and the real-time challenges of corporate partners. Northeastern is known as the top institution for co-ops and internships. Khoury College takes a fully experiential approach to AI, believing that successful AI implementation is based on a loop between machines and humans.
Develop programs that solve problems
Through work in AI, you can:
- Bring a voice to the speech impaired
- Help drive advances in climate resilience
- Assist the medical field in predicting disease outbreaks
- Improve processes and remove algorithmic biases in the financial services and FinTech industries
- Increase ethical implementation of AI to assess cybersecurity risks
- And much more, bridging industries and technologies to improve daily life
Hold a co-op or internship in the field of AI
You can opt to include 4-8 months of full-time, paid work in the field of AI as part of your program experience. Khoury College offers partnerships with top tech companies as well as a range of large organizations, creative startups, and mission-driven nonprofits across a diverse range of industries. You can also opt to carry out this work in AI at your current company. Some recent co-op and internship positions include:
- Computational biology co-op
- AI technology and automation engineering co-op
- AI and data science development intern
- Generative AI product development co-op
- Research data analyst intern
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Career Outlook
Our graduates find success in a wide range of careers, including:
- Data scientist
- AI programmer
- Natural language processing developer
- Computer vision developer
- Machine intelligence engineer
- QA automation engineer
