Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master of Artificial Intelligence program at Penn State Great Valley is designed for individuals with a strong foundation in computer science, engineering, or mathematics. The program aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of artificial intelligence and its applications.

Admission Requirements

For admission to the program, applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or a tertiary degree deemed comparable to a four-year bachelor's degree. The degree must be from an officially recognized degree-granting institution in the country in which it operates.

• A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or mathematics is preferred.
• A minimum junior/senior GPA of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) is required.
• GRE scores are not required.

International Applicants

International applicants must review the International Applicant Guidelines for additional admission requirements and instructions.

Prerequisites

Applicants must complete the following prerequisites:

Mathematics Requirement

• Calculus I (equivalent to Penn State's MATH 140)
• One semester of probability or statistics
• One semester of linear algebra

Programming Requirements

• Two introductory-level programming courses using the same language
• Alternatively, a recommendation letter from a technical colleague describing coding contributions at work may be accepted

Prep Courses

Low-cost, non-credit online prep modules are available for applicants who have not met the math and programming prerequisites. Program advisors will recommend the most suitable modules based on the applicant's academic experience.

Curriculum and Course Descriptions

The program offers various courses and certificates, including:

• Foundations of Artificial Intelligence Graduate Certificate
• Natural Language Processing Graduate Certificate
• Computer Vision Graduate Certificate

Faculty and Research

The program is taught by experienced faculty members with expertise in artificial intelligence and related fields. Research areas include:

• Artificial intelligence
• Machine learning
• Natural language processing
• Computer vision

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program can pursue various career opportunities in industries such as:

• Technology
• Healthcare
• Finance
• Education

Learning Goals

The program aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of artificial intelligence and its applications, as well as the skills to:

• Design and develop artificial intelligence systems
• Analyze and interpret data
• Communicate complex ideas effectively

Rankings and Accreditation

Penn State Great Valley is a reputable institution with a strong reputation for academic excellence. The program is accredited by a recognized accrediting agency.