Earn a full-stack tech Master's in the U.S. at half the cost

Earn a full-stack tech Master's in the U.S. at half the cost

MS in Applied Artificial Intelligence

MS in Applied Artificial Intelligence

2 Semesters Online + 2 Semesters On-Campus

2 Semesters Online + 2 Semesters On-Campus

6th Sept, 2026

Starts from

$41,208

Tuition Fees

16 Months

Duration

Online to On-Campus

Format

50% lesser than average On-Campus program | 30 Credits (12 Online + 18 On-Campus)

6th Sept, 2026

Starts from

$41,208

Tuition Fees

16 Months

Duration

Online to On-Campus

Format

50% lesser than average On-Campus program | 30 Credits (12 Online + 18 On-Campus)

6th Sept, 2026

Starts from

$41,208

Tuition Fees

16 Months

Duration

Online to On-Campus

Format

50% lesser than average On-Campus program | 30 Credits (12 Online + 18 On-Campus)

Top 50

Top 50

Best College in USA

Best College in USA

#5

#5

Best Master's in AI

Best Master's in AI

Nazar Shaikh

MS in AAI

Aditya Sourabh

MS in AAI

  • Damien Benveniste

    Founder, TheAIEdgeAI Program Advisory Board Member

    Formerly, Machine Learning Tech Lead at Meta

  • Eric Colson

    DS & ML Advisor, Activation Fund

    Former VP of Data Science & Engineering, Netflix.

  • Imane Khalil, PhD

    Associate Dean of Graduate Programs and Professor, Mechanical Engineering

    Led structural analysis for NASA’s Mars rover Curiosity.

  • Albert Wang

    . Investment Director, Qualcomm Ventures | AI Advisory Board Member

    Launched the $100M Qualcomm AI Fund

  • Vitor Carvalho, PhD

    Microsoft AI Principal Applied Science Manager | Advisory Board Member

    Formerly, developed AI & ML products at Intuit, Snapchat, Qualcomm

  • Chell Roberts, PhD

    Dean, Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering

    Designed an award-winning, real-world-focused engineering curriculum.

Save up to 50% on your degree by starting online

Prior technical knowledge is optional, yet beneficial.

Guided by leaders driving industrial change

Generous scholarships of up to 100% available for tuition

50,000+

Global Alumni Network

60%

Alumni Based in Silicon Valley

50,000+

Global Alumni Network

60%

Alumni Based in Silicon Valley

Career Readiness Program

Personalized coaching, résumé reviews, interview preparation, and job search guidance.

Handshake Career Platform

Access internships, jobs, employer events, and career opportunities through dedicated platform.

Torero Treks

Career exploration trips with visits to leading companies and industry professionals

Career Readiness Program

Personalized coaching, résumé reviews, interview preparation, and job search guidance.

Handshake Career Platform

Access internships, jobs, employer events, and career opportunities through dedicated platform.

Torero Treks

Career exploration trips with visits to leading companies and industry professionals

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Dr. Ebrahim Tarshizi

Program Director, Master's in AAI

"Job opportunities in Al are rising rapidly in various industries. Our mission is to offer one of the most practical artificial intelligence Master's programs for online learners at USD. In the AAl program, our graduate students develop and practice technical and soft skills that are critical for building and deploying Al solutions ethically and socially."

"Job opportunities in Al are rising rapidly in various industries. Our mission is to offer one of the most practical artificial intelligence Master's programs for online learners at USD. In the AAl program, our graduate students develop and practice technical and soft skills that are critical for building and deploying Al solutions ethically and socially."

"Job opportunities in Al are rising rapidly in various industries. Our mission is to offer one of the most practical artificial intelligence Master's programs for online learners at USD. In the AAl program, our graduate students develop and practice technical and soft skills that are critical for building and deploying Al solutions ethically and socially."

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Booming Tech Hub
  • Home to Qualcomm, Cubic, Illumina and General Atomics

  • Reported to have 2,000 tech companies and 76,000 jobs by 2025

Thriving Startup Community
  • 70+ startup incubators and accelerators

  • Ranks #5 globally for healthtech startups

$41,208

Flexible payment plans available for 100% fee financing.

Education loans can be availed as per eligibility.

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Ranked in the Top 50

Best Colleges in the US

Ranked in the Top 50

Best Colleges in the US

(Wall Street Journal Annual Ranking 2025)

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CONTACT

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+91 742814 4436

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