Recognized as a leader in innovation and research the University of Bridgeport is true to its mission as a career-oriented institution that prepares students for the careers of tomorrow where job titles are still yet to be written The AI field is a growing niche area and is now the centerpiece of technology innovation in advanced robotics autonomous vehicles knowledge automation and computer vision UB is pleased to launch the first and only Masters in Artificial Intelligence in the state of Connecticut Instruction is exclusively face-to-face and includes web-assisted courses Graduates will be prepared for in-demand commercial or research positions in industry including tech giants and academia.

Artificial intelligence is one of four main drivers set to dominate 2018-20 that will positively affect business growth per the World Economic Forum (WEC) 2018 report. Machines and algorithms in the workplace are set to create 133 million new roles (WEC).

Jobs in emerging professions are set to increase its share of employment from 16% to 27% of the total employee base. Information cited from WEC's The Future of Jobs Report, 2018.

The average salary for AI is $121k annually per Payscale. A machine learning engineer’s salary is $142,855, per the job listing site Indeed.com.

Master's in AI courses will address the increasing role of artificial intelligence in nearly all aspects of human life, including health care, medical diagnosis, new drug discovery, business intelligence, data analytics, customer behavior prediction, robotics in manufacturing and human assistance, autonomous vehicles, including drones and self-driving cars, and beyond. The Artificial Intelligence program requires students to complete a total of 34 credit hours prior to graduation. Students may select one or more areas of specialization, in which case, the student will need to take at least three courses in each area(s) selected.

Program Prerequisites

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or recognized international institution.
• Recommended cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.90 or higher

Required Materials

• Application
• Official transcripts for the last degree earned. To be considered for a scholarship, you must submit transcripts from each institution attended.
• Two letters of recommendation
  • Letters must come directly from employers, professors, or professional associates. Your recommenders should comment on your work ethic, academic or professional experience in your field of choice, and how you would positively contribute to the School of Engineering.
• Personal statement
  • In 250 – 500 words, detail why you are seeking this degree, how you expect to apply your degree to your professional career after graduation and why you seek to pursue your degree through University of Bridgeport.
• Résumé

International Applicants

Please consult the International Admissions requirements page, or for specific queries, contact your admissions counselor.

Deadlines

A completed application and all supporting documents must be received on or before:

• July 15 for the Fall semester
• December 1 for the Spring semester

Tuition fee-2 years$56,000

Total fee-2 years$82,000