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Applied Artificial Intelligence
Master of ScienceThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2026-2027 academic year.
Secure a foothold in the rapidly expanding artificial intelligence (AI) career field by earning a Master of Science in Applied Artificial Intelligence at University of Maryland Global Campus. This program provides comprehensive technical and strategic foundations in AI through core coursework in mathematics, machine learning, deep learning, data engineering, and systems design, while emphasizing ethical AI development and practical applications.
UMGC's convenient online classroom can give you the flexibility to earn your degree on your own schedule, while our expert faculty members help equip you with skills that modern employers are looking for. Ready to take your first step into the future? Apply today.
Program Highlights
- Build analytical skills: Analyze the foundational concepts and principles of data-driven AI in the context of real-world applications and case studies.
- Evaluate AI applications: Evaluate the potential applications and implications of AI in various industries, identifying strategic opportunities and risks.
- Design processes: Design and implement appropriate data, technology, and AI-driven processes and techniques to extract insights from data, address business challenges, and achieve desired outcomes.
- Use AI responsibly: Analyze the ethical, global, and human-centered implications of AI technologies to promote responsible design, development, and use.
- Apply knowledge: Develop AI knowledge, skills, and capabilities in areas such as healthcare, cybersecurity, finance, accounting, HR, marketing, AI leadership, systems engineering, sourcing, procurement, or public policy.
- Communicate effectively: Communicate clearly in various forms, meeting expectations for content, purpose, organization, audience, and format.
Required Courses
This program requires a total of 30 credits. You’ll take 9 credits of core courses, 18 elective credits, and a 3-credit capstone.
Throughout this program, you will have no-cost access to open source and proprietary data science software and AI Model instances and licenses per industry agreements.
Core Courses
- ARIN 610
- (3 Credits, ARIN 615)
- ARIN 620
Elective Courses
Take six 3-credit elective courses (outlined under Select Applied AI Elective Courses) for a total of 18 credits.
Capstone Course
Select the capstone course that is reflective of your chosen elective area:
- ARIN 690A (AI Engineering Capstone)
- ARIN 690B (AI & Cybersecurity Capstone)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to equip you with strong theoretical foundations and practical experience using modern AI tools to design, develop, and evaluate real-world AI solutions. The program may prepare you for advanced technical roles and continuous adaptation in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
This program is ideal for working professionals, career changers, and technology practitioners who want to apply AI to real-world challenges.
Total Program Credits
30
Transfer Credits
Up to 12
Format
- All courses available online
Tuition Per Credit
- $336 per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)
See our Tuition Rates page for details.
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.
Artificial Intelligence
Bachelor of ScienceThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2026-2027 academic year.
Join the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution and gain workplace-ready skills with a bachelor’s degree in AI from University of Maryland Global Campus. Expand your artificial intelligence knowledge base under the direction of experienced faculty members who bring their practical expertise to the classroom. You can also earn your online bachelor’s degree in AI on your own schedule with our convenient online courses and save time and money with our generous transfer credit policy. Why wait? Take the first step and apply today!
Program Highlights
- Learn AI concepts: Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of AI, including machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing.
- Evaluate AI adoption: Evaluate opportunities for AI adoption in the enterprise, within a range of sectors including finance, healthcare, marketing, and/or cybersecurity.
- Analyze data: Design and implement appropriate data analysis and AI processes to achieve business outcomes within a range of sectors including finance, healthcare, marketing, and cybersecurity.
- Apply best practices: Apply best practices, using diverse technologies in data science, business intelligence, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.
- Design AI techniques: Construct effective generative AI techniques in creative fields, content generation, and innovation.
- Create frameworks: Create a framework to promote responsible AI practices and ethical decision-making regarding AI systems.
- Analyze ethics: Analyze social, global, and ethical issues and their implications as they relate to the use of existing and emerging AI technologies.
- Communicate effectively: Communicate orally and in writing, meeting expectations for content, purpose, organization, audience, and format.
Required Courses
Core Courses
Take all of the following courses:
- (3 Credits, ARIN 310)
- (3 Credits, ARIN 320)
- (3 Credits, ARIN 340)
- (3 Credits, ARIN 410)
- (3 Credits, DATA 300)
Major Tracks
You must complete an entire seven-course (21-credit) track in either AI Applications or AI Developer. The full course list for each track is available for your reference.
Capstone Course
- (3 Credits, ARIN 495)
Related Required Courses
These courses apply to requirements for both tracks in this major:
- (3 Credits, STAT 200)
- (3 Credits, DATA 200)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to prepare you for a career utilizing AI, which has strategic and operational impacts across a wide variety of industry sectors. AI has applications in business, management, cybersecurity, IT, healthcare, criminal justice, education, social sciences, journalism, natural sciences, and more.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
No previous experience is needed.
Total Program Credits
120
Transfer Credits
Up to 90
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $250 per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)
See our Tuition Rates page for details.
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.
Digital Forensics & Cyber Investigation
Graduate CertificateThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2026-2027 academic year.
With an online graduate certificate in digital forensics and cyber investigation from University of Maryland Global Campus, you'll examine the foundations of digital forensics and become familiar with industry-standard tools and procedures used in conducting forensics investigations related to cybersecurity. Learn how to secure and validate digital evidence, recover and analyze digital artifacts, and report and present findings in legal settings.
Program Highlights
Required Courses
- (3 Credits, DFCS 605)
- (3 Credits, DFCS 615)
- (3 Credits, DFCS 625)
- (3 Credits, DFCS 635)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help you prepare for a career as a cybersecurity first responder or cybercrime analyst.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
We recommend that you have recent work experience in information technology, computer networks, or databases.
Total Program Credits
12
Transfer Credits
Exactly 6
Format
- All courses available online
Tuition Per Credit
- $336 per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)
See our Tuition Rates page for details.
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.