MS Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) at Arizona State University

Programme overview

The Master of Science program in computer science with a concentration in artificial intelligence provides you with advanced training in the theory, methods and applications of AI. It combines strong theoretical foundations with flexible electives that reflect your research and career interests. This concentration balances required and elective coursework and offers both a course-only option and a culminating experience through a thesis or applied project.

What you will study

30 credit hours - course-based master's, or 30 credit hours and a thesis, or 30 credit hours including the required applied project course (CSE 593) COURSE-BASED OPTION Required Core Areas (9 credit hours) applications (3) foundations (3) systems (3) Concentration (12 credit hours) CSE 571 Artificial Intelligence (3) CSE 574 Planning and Learning Methods in AI (3) CSE 575 Statistical Machine Learning (3) CSE 576 Topics in Natural Language Processing (3) Electives (9 credit hours) OPTIONS WITH CULMINATING EXPERIENCE Required Core Areas (9 credit hours) applications (3) foundations (3) systems (3) Concentration (12 credit hours) CSE 571 Artificial Intelligence (3) CSE 574 Planning and Learning Methods in AI (3) CSE 575 Statistical Machine Learning (3) CSE 576 Topics in Natural Language Processing (3) Electives (3 or 6 credit hours) Culminating Experience (3 or 6 credit hours) CSE 593 Applied Project (3) CSE 599 Thesis (6) Additional Curriculum Information This master's degree offers a course-based option.

Career pathways

Students who complete the MS program in computer science are able to analyze key theories, algorithms and software modules used in the field of computer science. Graduates are prepared to pursue careers in research and education, including academia, government and industry. Career examples: computer network architect, computer system analyst, computer systems engineer, data scientist or engineer, machine learning, AI or computer vision engineer, software developer, software engineer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, software engineering, STEM-related programs or a related field from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 (scale is 4.00 = ''A'') in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = ''A'') in an applicable master's degree program. Applicants are required to submit: graduate admissions application and application fee official transcripts written statement proof of English proficiency Additional Application Information An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of current residency by scoring at least 4 on the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT)®, or a score of 80 if taken before January 21, 2026 in a testing center; 6.5 on the IELTS; or 105 on the Duolingo English test.

Domestic applicants: USD 13,327 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads Source

International applicants: USD 24,780 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads ar Source

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer; the terms available for each programme are listed in Degree Search.

Graduate application deadlines are set by each programme office and listed in Degree Search; the application opens almost a year before the start term. The nonrefundable application fee is $75 for U.S. citizens, permanent residents, DACA and international online students outside the U.S., and $120 for international students on a nonimmigrant visa studying in the U.S. Apply with ASU's graduate application (Law applicants use the law college's site); GRE/GMAT requirements vary by programme.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply/graduate/admission

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