OVERVIEW AND PROGRAMS
Starting in Fall 2027, Cornell Bowers is offering two online master’s programs in artificial intelligence, each designed for anyone seeking to deepen their expertise in AI. Whether you want to build AI systems from the ground up or transform your profession by applying AI where it matters most, there’s a path for your specific career goals.
- The M.S. in artificial intelligence is for professionals who want to understand how AI works and build intelligent systems from first principles, with rigorous training in the mathematics, architectures, and evaluation methods that power modern AI.
- The M.S. in applied artificial intelligence is designed for professionals who want to harness AI within an established field or industry, developing the skills to integrate AI into real-world practice, solve complex challenges, and drive innovation in their organizations.
Both programs pair academic rigor with meaningful faculty engagement, delivered in a flexible online format. Students work closely with Cornell faculty, customize their studies through specialized tracks, and participate in immersive residential experiences on campus that deepen learning and forge lasting connections with classmates and instructors.
Build AI systems from first principles — the mathematics, the architectures, the evaluation
- Who’s it For: Professionals who want to build advanced AI systems
- Academic Background: Basic programming, linear algebra, and statistics
- Career Path: Software engineer, machine learning engineer, forward-deployed AI engineer
Apply modern AI within your own professional field, and judge it well
- Who’s it For: Professionals in fields where AI is becoming essential: health, veterinary medicine, biology, agriculture, the natural and physical sciences, human resources, and more
- Academic Background: No programming or mathematics prerequisites
- Career Path: Forward-deployed engineer, product manager, clinical AI specialist, AI policy & governance specialist