MS Technology and Artificial Intelligence Leadership (MSAIL) at Carnegie Mellon University

Programme overview

MSAIL is a part-time master's for working professionals who want to lead AI and digital transformation. It covers emerging technologies and their effect on strategy, change management, market dynamics, communication, ethics and analytics. Courses are delivered virtually with optional in-person sessions.

Faculty: Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy | Duration: 5 semesters, part-time | Intake: August and January | Study mode: part-time | Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States

What you will study

Students choose one of two pathways, Managing Artificial Intelligence Systems or Privacy and Cybersecurity. The programme includes a capstone project and frequent hands-on projects.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Designed for applicants with three or more years of relevant, post-undergraduate, full-time work experience. Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution (or equivalent) before the start date. GRE/GMAT optional (recommended if programming or quantitative background is limited). No minimum GPA stated. Two recommendations required (up to three, at least one professional); required essay (career goals, prior experience, why Heinz; at least 700 words recommended); resume of one to two pages; video interview optional. English proficiency for non-native speakers (TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo; Heinz College minimums): IELTS Academic overall 6.5 (Listening 6.5, Reading 6.5, Writing 6.5, Speaking 6.0); TOEFL iBT before 21 January 2026 Reading 22, Listening 22, Speaking 20, Writing 22; Duolingo overall 120. Exemptions apply for five or more years of work or study in listed countries or a four-year US undergraduate degree. Deadlines: June 1 for an August start; November 15 for a January start. No application fee.

Intake: August and January

Duration: 5 semesters, part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.cmu.edu/graduate/prospective/index.html

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