About This Program
Earn a Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science at CSUN through a fully online, two-year program designed to prepare you to apply AI and data science to real-world challenges. Build a strong foundation in AI and data science while developing the technical skills and practical experience to work with complex data, develop intelligent systems and apply emerging technologies across industries. The program combines technical expertise with critical thinking and responsible AI practices, preparing you to contribute to data-informed decision-making and advance into technical and leadership roles.
...Students learn to:
- Develop expertise in artificial intelligence, machine learning, data analytics, data engineering, statistical modeling and cloud computing.
- Build the technical proficiency and critical-thinking skills to address complex real-world challenges.
- Apply data science methods, models and algorithms to solve practical problems.
- Develop and deploy AI solutions with an understanding of responsible and ethical AI practices.
The program’s robust coursework includes lectures, class activities, online modules, simulations and a graduate project. View the course curriculum.
Program Highlights
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts the amount of data science jobs will increase 34% by 2034. Graduates of our program will be well positioned for leadership and technical roles across a broad range of industries, in an economy increasingly shaped by intelligent systems and data-informed decision-making.
Students develop a project plan and select modeling techniques, generate test designs, and practice data understanding and analytical problem-solving.
Throughout the program, you’ll receive the one-on-one support of a team dedicated to your personal and professional success. Whether it’s enrollment, grading or financial aid, our team of experts will help you stay on track and graduate on time.
On our convenient online platform, you can earn your professional experience and credentials without ever leaving the comfort of your home. This platform allows flexibility for working professionals and students interested in enhancing their careers in artificial intelligence and data science.
Job Outlook: Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
About the Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Program at CSUN
What Do AI and Data Science Graduates Do?
Industries require AI and data scientists to assist in making smarter decisions and creating better products. The role demands a diverse skill set that includes:
- Data analytics
- Data engineering
- Mathematics
- Statistics
- Machine learning
- Other branches of computer science
Additionally, a strong understanding of problem formulation is crucial for engineering effective solutions.
With this combination of skills, graduates are well-prepared for roles such as:
- AI Engineer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- Data Analyst
- Data Engineer
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) Specialist
- Quantitative Analyst (Quant)
- Big Data Engineer
Program Learning Outcomes:
Students in the program will use AI and cutting-edge data tools to achieve the following objectives:
- Analyze a complex problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to elaborate solutions to it.
- Design, implement and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program's discipline.
- Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
- Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
- Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program's discipline.
- Apply theory, techniques and tools throughout the data science lifecycle and employ the resulting knowledge to satisfy stakeholders' needs.
Meet Your Faculty
Academic Coordinator, M.S. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science program
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