MS Artificial Intelligence at University of Missouri-Columbia

Programme overview

The Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (MS AI) program provides advanced education in the rapidly evolving field of AI, equipping students with the skills to address today’s most pressing technological challenges. The program offers a robust curriculum combining foundational knowledge in machine learning, deep learning, and AI with advanced topics like natural language processing, computer vision, and bioinformatics. Students engage in hands-on learning through research projects and interdisciplinary collaborations, fostering innovation and real-world problem-solving.

Faculty: College of Engineering | Department: Artificial Intelligence | Duration: 30 credit hours | Location: Columbia, MO, United States

What you will study

Students need to complete at least 30 credit hours of graduate coursework with a grade point average (GPA) of B (3.0) or better as well as the requirements listed below. Complete at least 15 credit hours of 8000-level coursework from the list of courses in the program curriculum.

Career pathways

Graduates are well-prepared for high-demand careers as machine learning engineers, data scientists, and AI researchers in industries such as healthcare, finance, and manufacturing.

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Application information

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate and online programmes bill for Summer, Fall and Spring terms; each programme sets its own application requirements and deadlines, which are programmed into the application for admission.

Degree-seeking graduate applicants pay a non-refundable application fee of $75 (U.S. citizens and permanent residents) or $100 (nonresident internationals); graduate certificate and non-degree applicants pay $40. Applications are valid for three semesters after the original application term.

Graduate programmes apply through the Graduate School online application for admission, which requires a qualifying bachelor degree and at least a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of baccalaureate coursework; School of Law, School of Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine and Occupational Therapy Doctorate have their own application processes.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.missouri.edu/admissions/

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