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An applied, online MS in Artificial Intelligence program for professionals who want to build, evaluate, and deploy real-world machine learning systems.

You are a technical professional. You know that to truly master artificial intelligence, you cannot just read about theory — you must apply code. The DigiPen Online MS in Artificial Intelligence is designed for professionals like you who want to move beyond surface-level tools and build professional-grade AI systems.

This program goes beyond watching lectures; it emphasizes doing the work. You will scope, build, evaluate, and deploy end-to-end machine learning models in a team-based environment that mirrors real-world builds. By the time you graduate, you will have a degree and a portfolio of demonstrable artifacts that showcase your capability to hiring managers.

Designed for working professionals, this 100% online, asynchronous program allows you to advance your career without pausing it. You will join a network of alumni hired by 1,900+ companies, including industry leaders like Microsoft, Nintendo, and Disney.

PROGRAM DETAILS

• Format: 100% online, asynchronous coursework
• Pace: Part-time (designed to be completed in 5 semesters)
• Credits: 30 total credits
• Start Terms: Fall, Spring, Summer

Leave with more than a diploma. You will generate reviewable outcomes — models, demos, and technical write-ups — that serve as concrete proof of your skills in interviews and technical screens.

Move beyond toy projects. You will work in teams to deliver AI systems through the full lifecycle: from scoping and requirements to building, evaluating, and documenting results for stakeholders.

Advance your career without stepping away from it. The part-time, 5-semester structure is designed to fit alongside your full-time job, with a predictable path to completion.

The curriculum is built to bridge the gap between theory and creation. You will learn to navigate the constraints of real-world environments, helping you prepare to deliver value in roles like machine learning engineer, AI specialist, AI lead engineer, principal data scientist, AI systems architect, and more.

Skills You’ll Gain:

• Building and deploying machine learning models
• Evaluating system performance and reliability
• Documenting technical results for diverse stakeholders
• Managing end-to-end AI product lifecycles
• Collaborating in industry-aligned technical teams

DigiPen has a long-standing reputation for advancing applied computing education, with a focus on building real systems from the ground up. That foundation directly informs how AI is taught — through hands-on development, not passive theory.

The online MS in Artificial Intelligence emphasizes demonstrable outcomes, with students producing trained models, deployed systems, and technical documentation throughout the program. These artifacts are designed to showcase real capability in hiring conversations—not just completion of assignments.

Learning experiences mirror real-world AI development environments, where disparate teams define problems, manage workflows, build and evaluate models, and document results. This production-style approach prepares students to contribute to AI systems in practical, team-based settings.

Eligible alumni of this program may take online graduate-level courses tuition-free for up to 10 years after graduation. Keep your skills sharp as the industry evolves without paying for a new degree.

This AI master’s program is ideal for:

• Software engineers seeking to transition into AI and machine learning roles
• Developers and technical creators interested in building intelligent systems and data-driven applications
• Game and interactive developers looking to expand into AI systems and intelligent tools
• Career switchers with technical foundations who want to move into artificial intelligence and data science roles
• Professionals from allied fields — such as ethics, urban planning, and policy — who want a substantive, hands-on understanding of AI and how it is developed and applied

Don’t let another year pass wondering “what if.” Apply for your place in the next cohort and start building the portfolio that will define your future in AI.

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