Build Practical, Dynamic Artificial Intelligence Skills to Advance Your Career Across Industries
The Graduate Certificate in Applied AI & Machine Learning at Boston University’s Metropolitan College (BU MET) introduces online learners seeking industry-relevant AI skills to key topics in the field, including neural networks, generative AI, AI security, intelligent image processing, reinforcement learning, automated reasoning, and ethical considerations in AI.
Designed to prepare you for roles like machine learning engineer, AI developer, data scientist, computer vision expert, ethical AI analyst, natural language processing (NLP) specialist, and AI product manager, the curriculum emphasizes hands-on experience with real-world AI applications. Through practical projects, you’ll learn how to design, develop, and deploy intelligent systems across multiple industries, leaving you prepared to meet the growing workforce demand for AI professionals in today’s technology-driven world.
The Graduate Certificate in Applied AI & Machine Learning is also available on campus in Boston. Learn more.
Curriculum
The online Graduate Certificate in Applied AI & Machine Learning consists of four required courses (16 units).
Academic units earned toward the online Graduate Certificate in Applied AI & Machine Learning may be transferred to the Master of Science in Computer Science concentration in AI & Machine Learning. Please note that the MS in Computer Science is only offered on campus.
Courses
Dates & Deadlines
View BU MET’s academic calendar for online programs, including important dates and deadlines.
Application Requirements
Learn about application requirements for BU MET graduate degree and certificate programs.
How You Benefit from a
Boston University Education
A BU credential can help lay the foundation for career advancement and personal success.
- Benefit from an average 24:1 student-to-instructor ratio.
- Work closely with highly qualified faculty and industry leaders who have hands-on involvement in data analytics, data science, data storage technologies, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, software development, and many other areas.
- BU MET’s computer science courses ensure you get the attention you need, while introducing case studies and real-world projects that emphasize technical and theoretical knowledge—combining in-depth, practical experience with the critical skills needed to remain on the forefront of the information technology field.
- BU MET’s Department of Computer Science was established in 1979 and is the longest-running computer science department at BU. Over the course of its existence, the department has played an important role in the emergence of IT at the University and throughout the region.
Rankings & Accreditations
#12, Best Online Master’s in Computer Information Technology Programs
MET’s computer science & IT graduate certificates share curriculum with MET’s online master’s degrees in computer information technology, which are ranked #12 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
Graduate with Applied AI & Machine Learning Expertise
Students who complete the Graduate Certificate in Applied AI & Machine Learning will be able to:
- Solve complex problems such as computer vision, natural language processing, and speech recognition using machine learning algorithms, including supervised and unsupervised learning models, neural network architectures, and deep learning techniques.
- Design and implement agents and algorithms for self-learning systems, leveraging AI models for data representation and prediction, implementing evolutionary and genetic algorithms for optimization, and developing software systems that incorporate AI models to enhance capabilities.
- Evaluate the ethical implications of AI systems, ensuring model fairness, accountability, and transparency, and effectively communicating technical AI concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Advance Your Career
BU MET’s Graduate Certificate in Applied AI & Machine Learning prepares you for a wealth of different roles, such as machine learning engineer, AI developer, data scientist, computer vision expert, ethical AI analyst, natural language processing (NLP) specialist, and AI product manager.
Take Advantage of Career Resources at BU MET
You will find the support you need in reaching your career goals through MET’s Career Development office, which offers a variety of job-hunting resources, including one-on-one career counseling by appointment for online students. You can also take advantage of tools and resources available online through BU’s Center for Career Development.
Computer Science Faculty
Guanglan Zhang
Associate Professor, Computer Science
Coordinator, Health Informatics Programs
Chair, Computer Science
Shengzhi Zhang
Associate Professor
Associate Chair, Computer Science
Coordinator, Web Application Development
