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Master the Skills to Lead in AI with ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Tech’s Master of Artificial Intelligence  

Artificial intelligence’s role in industry and society grows larger by the day—so technology professionals who understand how to maximize the value of AI and its associated tools are needed to guide that growth today and into the future. With ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Tech’s Master of Artificial Intelligence, you’ll expand your technical and mathematical skills in core AI areas including machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and bioinformatics to excel both now and into the future.   

Program Overview

Learn to apply artificial intelligence skills in fields such as biomedical engineering, robotics, business, and psychology with ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Tech’s Master of Artificial Intelligence. You’ll prepare to make real-world impact by building skills through collaborations with experts on cutting-edge research projects. Located just minutes away from the heart of Chicago’s thriving tech scene, our flexible AI master’s program will help you elevate your career opportunities and deepen your AI knowledge.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of our master’s program in artificial intelligence are prepared for a multitude of roles, including:  

  • AI Researcher
  • Machine Learning Engineer
  • AI Specialist Across Industries (Health Care, Finance, Technology)
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Here are some courses that are among our students’ favorites:

CS 581 Advanced Artificial Intelligence In this course, you’ll explore advanced topics in artificial intelligence, including knowledge representation, reasoning, planning, and problem-solving.

CS 584 Machine Learning You’ll learn to master the principles and techniques of machine learning in this course, including supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning.

CS 585 Natural Language Processing You’ll dive into the fascinating field of natural language processing in this course, where you’ll learn to build systems that can understand and generate human language. 

You must complete the ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Tech graduate application, regardless of which graduate program you wish to pursue. Visit our admission website to learn more about what information and documents you need to apply.    

Please note that each college and individual programs may have additional requirements to apply. Please contact the Department of Computer Science at computerscience@illinoistech.edu with any questions. 

TOEFL/PTE/IELTS scores may be required for some applicants.

Tuition and Fees

Learn more about the university’s general tuition and fees, visit the Student Accounting website.

Featured Faculty

Mustafa Bilgic

Mustafa Bilgic

Chair, Department of Computer Science Professor of Computer Science Program Director, Master of Artificial Intelligence
Gady Agam

Gady Agam

Associate Professor of Computer Science
Binghui Wang

Binghui Wang

Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Assistant Professor of Computer Science Yutong Wang

Yutong Wang

Assistant Professor of Computer Science
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Real-World Experience

Coursework in artificial intelligence helped Maggie Barclay secure an internship with IBM, where she developed skills to achieve her long-term goals in the field.

Maggie Barclay (AI/M.A.S. AI ’22)
Amr Alshatnawi
Hands-On Learning

An impactful internship at NASA’s Johnson Space Center has advanced Amr Alshatnawi’s trajectory to achieving his career goals.

Amr Alshatnawi (M.A.S. AI 1st Year)
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Bold Ideas

For Devyani Gauri, artificial intelligence is an exciting field that allows her to explore not only how to develop this technology but also its ethical use.

Devyani Gauri (Artificial Intelligence ’21)

Real-World Impact

Get In Touch

To learn more about the program, please contact Mustafa Bilgic, director of the Master of Artificial Intelligence, at mbilgic@illinoistech.edu.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I take ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Tech's M.A.S. in Artificial Intelligence online?

Yes, the M.A.S. in Artificial Intelligence is a flexible program that is offered on campus and online.

What industries can I work in with a master's degree in artificial intelligence?

Health care, finance, and technology are just some of the many industries that are hiring for roles such as AI specialist, machine learning engineer, or AI researcher.

What skills will I learn in the M.A.S. in Artificial Intelligence?

ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Tech's M.A.S. in Artificial Intelligence will help you build upon your technical and mathematical skills in these core AI areas:

  • Machine learning
  • Natural language processing
  • Computer vision
  • Bioinformatics