About the Advanced Standing Track
Students with a significant technical background in Python programming – including NumPy and Pandas – may be eligible for MS in Applied AI: Advanced Standing track, offered for the incredibly affordable cost of $9,900.
How it works:
- Advanced Standing status allows you to reduce the number of required courses from 13 to 10.
- Advanced Standing students will not need to take 3 courses, DTSC 520, 575, and 580, which are part of the standard MS in Applied AI curriculum.
- Advanced standing students will complete a streamlined 10-course sequence focused on the design and ethical implementation of advanced AI systems. Each course is 3 credits, totaling 30 credits for graduation.
Cost & Details
- Location: 100% Online
- Delivery: Self-paced within 7-week online courses
- Length: As little as 10 months; 30 credits in as few as 2.5 semesters (6 credits per 7-week session)
- Enrolling New Students: New start terms every 7 Weeks.
- Cost: Total tuition & program fees combined are $9,900. (Based on 2026-2027 rates)
- Note: $9,900 is the total for all 30 credits in the program. Each semester, students only pay for each individual course on a per-credit basis.
Advanced Standing Eligibility
In order to be eligible for advanced standing, you must have:
- A Minimum Undergraduate GPA of 3.0.
- Applicants with an undergraduate GPA below 3.0 will be considered on a case by case basis and must submit a GPA letter.
- Completed all the Application Steps for the MS in Applied AI
- Complete the Advanced Standing Readiness Quiz:
- After submitting the application, students will receive a link to complete the required quiz. Advanced standing will be determined based on quiz results.
Want to learn more about your Advanced Standing Eligibility? Reach out to your enrollment counselor today to learn more!
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About the MS in Applied AI
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