Turn AI Innovation into Workforce Impact
Artificial intelligence is transforming the workforce and reshaping how organizations operate, compete, and innovate. In response, Boston University has launched a coordinated portfolio of online master’s programs designed to prepare professionals to lead in an AI-driven economy.
Rooted in BU’s Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences and the creation of the online Master’s in Data Science, this portfolio builds on a strong foundation of applied, interdisciplinary education. Its expansion into new AI-focused programs reflects faculty-driven innovation and the growing demand for advanced AI expertise across industries.
Together, these programs combine technical rigor, real-world application, and strategic perspective to educate professionals ready to lead in an AI-driven economy.
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Minimum Requirements
- 16 Months
- 30 Credits
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Minimum Requirements
- 30 Credits
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Minimum Requirements
- 16 Months
- 32 Credits
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Minimum Requirements
- 16 Months
- 30 Credits
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Minimum Requirements
- 16 Months
- 30 Credits
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Minimum Requirements
- 16 Months
- 30 Credits
Application Deadlines
MS in AI in Business
- Round 1: September 2, 2026
- Round 2: September 23, 2026
- Final Round: November 4, 2026
MS in Data Science
- Round 1: October 15, 2026
- Round 2: November 15, 2026
- Final Round: January 1, 2027
MS in Enterprise AI
- Round 1: October 15, 2026
- Round 2: November 15, 2026
- Final Round: January 1, 2027
MS in Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence
- Round 1: October 1, 2026
- Round 2: November 15, 2026
- Final Round: January 1, 2027
MS in Software Engineering for AI
- Round 1: October 15, 2026
- Round 2: November 15, 2026
- Final Round: January 1, 2027
ME in AI and Education
- Application Opens: August 3, 2026
- Application Closes: August 1, 2027
Potential Career Paths
Whether you’re an engineer, technologist, or business leader, BU’s AI portfolio gives you a clear path to build, deploy, and lead what’s next.
- Head of AI Enablement
- Machine Learning Product Engineer
- AI Systems Architect
- AI Software Engineer
- Director of Digital Transformation
- AI Platform Engineer
- Enterprise AI Solutions Architect
- Product Manager
Wendy Colby
“AI is changing how every industry works, and professionals need education that keeps pace. BU’s AI master’s programs combine BU’s academic strength with a flexible online experience, so students can build practical expertise they can apply immediately, whether they’re developing AI systems, scaling AI across an enterprise, or leading AI-driven change in their organizations.”