Want to be at the true cutting-edge of technology? Penn State Great Valley’s Master of Artificial Intelligence (AI) will help you gain the skills and knowledge needed to develop intelligent systems and explore uncharted territory in artificial intelligence.
In this STEM-designated program, students will gain a mastery of the three types of machine learning algorithms used to evaluate data: supervised learning, unsupervised learning, and reinforcement learning. Students will also explore natural language processing, the area of study concerning how machines comprehend and synthesize speech and text; and gain an understanding of machine vision, which is how computers can perceive their visual environment and perform automatic inspections and analyses.
GMAT/GRE scores are not required for admission to this program.
Program Advantages
As a student in the Master of Artificial Intelligence at Penn State Great Valley, you can:
- Participate in meaningful engagement opportunities focused on new artificial intelligence solutions, services, and outreach projects with industry partners through the Nittany AI Alliance.
- Pursue your degree at your own pace, completing in as little as two years if attending part-time, or 12-18 months if attending full-time.
- Become part of the more than 750,000 Penn State alumni around the world.
- Engage in courses taught by world-class faculty and industry experts.
- Students also have the ability to simultaneously pursue another degree as part of the concurrent degree program.
Curriculum
The 33-credit program provides a professional, technical education in developing and deploying AI and machine learning. This program is challenging and interactive, and was designed to be delivered through a collaborative learning experience with expert faculty and motivated peers.
Flexibility & Delivery
The Master of Artificial Intelligence features two delivery options: hybrid delivery or fully online.
Hybrid
Hybrid delivery combines flexibility with the advantages of in-person instruction on our state-of-the-art campus. Courses are delivered in convenient, seven-week sessions via an in-person/online hybrid format. Many of these courses meet once a week in person and once a week online. Some courses may be delivered fully online.
Hybrid courses meet requirements for international students studying on an F-1 or J-1 visa.
Fully Online
To learn about our fully online delivery option, visit the Master of Artificial Intelligence via World Campus.
Stackable Credentials
Demonstrate your new skills prior to earning your master’s degree through our stackable Graduate Certificates. You can earn the following certificates within the curriculum of the Master of Artificial Intelligence degree:
Foundations of Artificial Intelligence
A 12-credit certificate covering AI disciplines, focusing on modeling, designing, developing, and testing data-centric AI systems.
Natural Language Processing
A 9-credit graduate certificate on the interaction between computers and human language.
Computer Vision
A 9-credit certificate on designing and applying machine-vision systems to interpret visual information and make decisions.
Certificate earners are awarded a digital badge for each certificate they complete.
Penn State Great Valley Rankings
In U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 "Best Online Programs," Penn State Great Valley is ranked:
- #3 in Master’s in Engineering programs
- #5 in Master's in Engineering Management (specialty ranking)
- #7 in Master’s in Computer Information Technology programs
In U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 "Best Online Programs for Veterans," Penn State Great Valley is ranked:
- #2 in Master’s in Engineering programs
- #4 in Master’s in Computer Information Technology programs