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Secure your future in an AI-driven world

Be in demand across industries

Professionals skilled in leveraging AI technologies are in high demand across industries. A Master’s in Applied Artificial Intelligence (MSAAI) from Clark University equips you with the critical skills and hands-on experience needed to excel in an AI-driven career.

Our program emphasizes practical learning and delivers expertise in the technical, ethical, and strategic aspects of AI, preparing you to tackle real-world challenges and shape the future of this transformative field.

Foundational AI Skills. Deep Dive Concentrations.

The program’s core curriculum delivers the knowledge and skills required to deploy AI technologies and solutions across diverse industries.

Elective concentrations in Generative Intelligence and Applications, and Visual Computing and Imaging allow you to specialize in a focused area of applied AI, or opt for a broader non-concentration approach.

STEM Designated Degree

Students who graduate with a STEM degree may be eligible to work in the U.S. for up to 36 months on Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Why MSAAI at Clark University?

  • Expert faculty: Classes are taught by industry experts and academics at the forefront of AI practice and research, ensuring you learn the latest AI techniques.
  • Practical learning: Our program’s focus on hands-on projects and real-world applications develops skills that translate directly to careers in AI.
  • Focus on ethics: You will graduate with a deep understanding of AI’s ethical challenges and societal impacts while understanding how to develop and deploy AI responsibly.
  • Program flexibility: Our electives offer you the option of gaining in-depth expertise in a focused area of AI or tailoring your courses to align with your AI career goals
  • Generous scholarships: Both U.S. and international students are eligible for scholarships. Merit-based scholarship awards are assessed during the application review process and no additional application is required.

Program Structure and Curriculum

10 Units of study include seven required core courses and three concentration courses. Students who do not wish to pursue a concentration may select three elective courses.

Full time students may complete their degree requirements in as little as three semesters/18 months.

Core Courses

  • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
  • Applied Machine Learning
  • Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining
  • Applied Deep Learning
  • Ethics, Governance, and Social Implications of AI
  • Applied Generative AI
  • Capstone Practicum

Elective Courses

  • Applied Reinforcement Learning
  • Applied Natural Language Processing
  • Applied Large Language Models
  • Practical Computer Vision with AI
  • Image Processing
  • Machine Learning for Computer Vision
  • AI Applications in Healthcare
  • AI Project Management and Systems Design
  • Data Visualization and Storytelling

 

Career Outcomes

Your degree from the MSAAI program will position you for AI roles across industries, including:

  • AI Engineer
  • Machine Learning Engineer
  • Data Scientist
  • AI Research Scientist
  • Business Intelligence Developer
  • Computer Vision Engineer
  • AI Consultant
  • AI Product Manager

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