Computer Engineering and Artificial Intelligence Combined Degrees

Program Overview

This accelerated 5-6 year program combines a B.S. in Computer Engineering with an M.S. in Artificial Intelligence, equipping graduates with a solid foundation in both disciplines. Students develop expertise in programming, AI applications, and the latest hardware and software issues in computer engineering. The program emphasizes career readiness through industry-aligned curriculum and prepares graduates for highly sought-after careers in AI-related fields.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The program combines a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Engineering with a Master of Science (M.S.) in Artificial Intelligence. It is a 5-6 year program with 153 credit hours. The program aims to provide students with a strong foundation in computer engineering and equip them with advanced knowledge and skills in artificial intelligence.

Objectives:

Students who graduate from this program will:

• Understand and apply the concepts of programming related to AI
• Identify and implement AI applications to solve problems
• Create and utilize AI systems that respond to market needs
• Analyze and apply AI concepts and applications available in their chosen field of interest
• Understand the business needs and job market in AI

Teaching:

• The program is taught by faculty members with expertise in computer engineering and artificial intelligence.
• The College of Engineering has state-of-the-art instructional facilities and laboratories containing cutting-edge research equipment.
• Top-ranked research labs offer exciting possibilities for study and discovery.

Careers:

• The most in-demand jobs are data scientists, software engineers, and machine learning engineers.
• Career opportunities in artificial intelligence can span a wide array of disciplines, including healthcare, robotics, self-driving vehicles, and drones.
• The program provides students with marketable skills that prepare them for a challenging career in AI.

Other:

• The Department of Computer Science and Engineering provides high-quality educational programs by maintaining a balance between theoretical and experimental aspects of computer science, as well as a balance between software and hardware issues.
• The graduate track program allows students to take graduate coursework while earning their Bachelor's, saving time and money on their education and transitioning into their graduate studies sooner.
• The AI program is designed to meet the needs of students and industry; students will graduate with marketable skills in programming, data analysis, problem solving, and communication.
• Concentration areas focus on machine learning, biomedical engineering, and autonomous systems, offering students the opportunity to choose their own career path.
• Research lab space includes space for the Centers for Computational Epidemiology and Response Analysis, Information and Cybersecurity, and Net-Centric Software, as well as 13 research labs dedicated to faculty and student research.
• Current research interests of the faculty include theoretical computer science, databases, visualization, game programming, wired and wireless networks, computer security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, computer systems architecture, agent-based systems, collaborative learning, parallel and distributed processing, and numerical analysis.
• UNT is located in Denton, TX, a college town that is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
DFW is the country's fourth-largest metropolitan area and offers a wealth of job opportunities as well as entertainment, culture, and more.
• Teaching and research assistantships provide support for many graduate students.
In addition to a monthly stipend, assistantships also qualify students for in-state tuition rates, and many students receive tuition and fee support. The College of Engineering also offers scholarships to qualified students throughout the year.
• The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in computer engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET.