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AI Programs
Online Master of Science in Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence
Completion Time
16
Months
Credits Required
30
Tuition
$25,000

Degree Description

Boston University’s online Master of Science in Computer Science & AI is designed for professionals who want more than surface-level exposure to AI tools. This AI master degree is one of the few online programs in computer science and artificial intelligence that integrates rigorous computer science foundations with modern artificial intelligence, preparing you to design, build, and deploy intelligent systems that perform reliably in real-world, production environments.

Developed and taught by faculty in BU’s Department of Computer Science, this online masters in AI emphasizes systems thinking, applied AI, and responsible innovation. Purpose-built for online delivery, it blends systems-level computer science with applied AI, ethics, and real-world problem solving.

Join an upcoming Information Session and hear directly from our faculty and staff and learn more about the program.

Requirements

Application Requirements

  • Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
  • Prior coursework in computer science or related fields such as engineering, mathematics, statistics, or physics is required

How You Benefit from the Online MS in Computer Science & AI

  • Engineering the AI-Integrated Future. Designed for the technical professional, this curriculum moves beyond theory to focus on how AI-enabled systems are built, optimized, and deployed in high-stakes production environments.
  • A Curriculum That Mirrors the Real World. AI-infused curriculum across systems, software engineering, and core CS areas, so every learner leaves with tangible frameworks for change.
  • Designed for Working Professionals. The program is fully online and part-time, allowing you to apply new skills directly to your workplace while learning from faculty who lead both research and practice in AI.
  • Affordable and Accessible. At $25,000 total tuition, BU’s online MS in Computer Science & AI offers a high-quality education at an accessible price point without sacrificing rigor, relevance, or connection.
  • Learning Experience. This program uses a high-touch, cohort-based online learning model designed for engagement and connection.

Skills You’ll Gain in the Online Master’s in Computer Science & AI

  • AI-infused computer science foundations. Strengthen core CS skills while learning how AI changes systems, software, and decision-making.
  • Applied AI and intelligent systems. Design and implement AI-enabled components that work reliably in real-world environments.
  • AI Governance, Risk & Ethics. Set guardrails for responsible AI, including privacy, bias, and compliance.
  • Systems thinking for production AI. Make architecture and engineering decisions that support performance, scalability, and maintainability.
  • Responsible and ethical AI. Evaluate AI impacts and apply responsible practices in design and deployment.
  • Collaboration and communication. Work effectively in teams through group projects, discussion, and structured feedback.
  • High-touch online learning. Learn in a cohort model with live sessions and structured asynchronous modules.

Evimaria Terzi

“Our online MS in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence was built to give working professionals the depth of computer science foundations they need, with AI integrated throughout the curriculum so students graduate ready to build intelligent systems that matter in the real world.”


Professor & Vice Chair, and Director of Online Masters Program
Department of Computer Science

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