M.S. Artificial Intelligence (M.S.A.I.) at University of South Florida

Programme overview

The M.S. in Artificial Intelligence gives comprehensive training in foundational computer science and AI with an emphasis on practical applications and real-world problem solving. It is open to students with or without an undergraduate degree in computer science or computer engineering and is offered in-person and online (synchronous or asynchronous depending on course and semester).

Faculty: Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing | Department: AICC Bellini College Department | Duration: 31 credit hours minimum | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tampa, FL, United States

What you will study

Two core courses (introduction to AI, mathematics for AI), ethical issues in AI and AI applications, and deepening and broadening electives such as data mining, deep learning, natural language processing, computer vision, robotics, trustworthy AI and brain-computer interfaces. Students from non-computing backgrounds also take five 2-credit essentials courses (computing, discrete structures, data structures, object-oriented programming, algorithms). Students with a computing background choose a thesis (9 hours) or non-thesis route.

Career pathways

Transition into AI-focused roles across industries.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Must meet USF graduate admission and English proficiency requirements. Three letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, resume, unofficial transcripts (PDF), English proficiency evidence if needed, and evidence of mathematics, problem-solving and quantitative reasoning ability through undergraduate coursework or standardized test scores such as GRE quantitative.

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.

Master's and Educational Specialist admission is offered for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.

Final university deadlines for master's and Educational Specialist programmes: June 1 for Fall, October 15 for Spring, February 15 for Summer. Programme-specific priority deadlines apply for funding and consideration; priority applications receive maximum consideration and later applications are considered on a space-available basis.

The nonrefundable graduate degree-seeking application fee is $30, paid through the Online Graduate Application site; international applicants may pay by electronic fund transfer from international banks. Test scores (GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, etc.) are required only if the programme requires them.

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