{"id":7331,"date":"2026-01-20T12:33:13","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T17:33:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/online\/?post_type=bu-program-page&#038;p=7331"},"modified":"2026-04-06T13:31:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T17:31:53","slug":"online-master-of-science-in-computer-science-artificial-intelligence","status":"publish","type":"bu-program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/online\/degrees-certificates\/ai-programs\/online-master-of-science-in-computer-science-artificial-intelligence\/","title":{"rendered":"Online Master of Science in Computer Science &#038; Artificial Intelligence"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>Degree Description<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Boston University\u2019s online Master of Science in Computer Science &amp; Artificial Intelligence 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 AI 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.<br><br>Developed and taught by faculty in BU\u2019s Department of Computer Science, this online masters in AI program 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join an upcoming <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cs\/masters\/program\/online-csai\/webinars\/\" target=\"_blank\">Information Session<\/a> and hear directly from our faculty and staff and learn more about the program. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Modules<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The program features 30 units (10 modules, 3 units each). Most students complete the program in 4 semesters of part-time study, following two short pre-semester bootcamps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Preparatory Bootcamps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Bootcamp 1: ML Preparation Bootcamp<\/li><li>Bootcamp 2: Programming and System Preparation Bootcamp<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Core Curriculum (30 Credits Total)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>AI Module 1 (CX 641)&nbsp;\u2013 Introduction to AI and ML<\/li><li>AI Module 2 (CX 642)&nbsp;\u2013 Applied Machine Learning<\/li><li>AI Module 3 (CX 643)&nbsp;\u2013 Generative Models<\/li><li>AI Module 4 (CX 644)&nbsp;\u2013 Systems Deployment and Responsible Innovation<\/li><li>Systems Module 1 (CX 651)&nbsp;\u2013 Foundations of Programming and Systems<\/li><li>Systems Module 2 (CX 652)&nbsp;\u2013 Cloud Computing<\/li><li>Systems Module 3 (CX 653)&nbsp;\u2013 Scalable Data Analytics Systems<\/li><li>Systems Module 4 (CX 654)&nbsp;\u2013 GPU Computing for Data and Cloud Applications<\/li><li>AI in Industry Series (CX 698): Semesters 1 and 2<\/li><li>Capstone Project (CX 699): Semesters 3 and 4: Capstone project: Build your own LLM from scratch. (Fall and Spring)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Degree Requirements<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Complete 30 credits (10 modules)<\/li><li>Participate in a cohort-based online learning model with live sessions and structured asynchronous modules<\/li><li>Complete collaborative projects and discussion-based learning activities designed for online delivery<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Dates and Deadlines<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Start Terms: <\/strong>Fall 2026; Spring 2027<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Application Deadlines for Fall 2026<\/strong><ul><li><strong>Priority Application:<\/strong> March 1, 2026<\/li><li><strong>Application:<\/strong> May 1, 2026<\/li><li><strong>Main Application:<\/strong> July 1, 2026<\/li><li><strong>Final Application:<\/strong> August 9, 2026<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Information Session<\/strong><ul><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/bostonu.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/T3NraolYSGuWz4M6bItbtg\" target=\"_blank\">April 9, 2026, from 11 am \u2013 12 pm ET<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/bostonu.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/01l5-RHoQ1Sa2pbjW0GzRQ\" target=\"_blank\">April 23, 2026, from 5 pm \u2013 6 pm ET<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide program-block program-block--requirements program-block--type-degrees\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"program-block__title\">Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns program-block--requirements__inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column program-block--requirements__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group program-block--requirements__group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group program-block--requirements__group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h3>Application Requirements<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Applicants must hold a bachelor\u2019s degree from an accredited institution<\/li><li>Prior coursework in computer science or related fields such as engineering, mathematics, statistics, or physics<\/li><li>See the official Application Requirements page for full details<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cs\/masters\/program\/online-csai\/\">See full application details<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column program-block--requirements__media\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"298\" height=\"199\" src=\"\/online\/files\/2025\/05\/LLM-typing.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2285\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide program-block program-block--career-paths program-block--type-degrees\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns program-block--career-paths__inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column program-block--career-paths__header\">\n<h2 class=\"program-block__title\">How You Benefit from the Online MS in Computer Science &amp; AI<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"program-block__description\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column program-block--career-paths__content\">\n<ul class=\"program-block--career-paths__list\"><li><strong><strong>Engineering the AI-Integrated Future<\/strong><\/strong>. 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.<\/li><li><strong><strong>A Curriculum That Mirrors the Real World<\/strong><\/strong>. AI-infused curriculum across systems, software engineering, and core CS areas, so every learner leaves with tangible frameworks for change.<\/li><li><strong><strong>Designed for Working Professionals<\/strong><\/strong>. 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.<\/li><li><strong><strong>Affordable and Accessible<\/strong><\/strong>. At $25,000 total tuition, BU\u2019s online MS in Computer Science &amp; AI offers a high-quality education at an accessible price point without sacrificing rigor, relevance, or connection.<\/li><li><strong>Learning Experience. <\/strong>This program uses a high-touch, cohort-based online learning model designed for engagement and connection.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group program-block--career-paths__footer\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns program-block--career-paths__footer-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column program-block--career-paths__footer-header\">\n<h3 class=\"program-block--career-paths__footer-title\">Career Outcomes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Graduates of this online MS in Computer Science &amp; AI pursue roles including:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column program-block--career-paths__footer-card\">\n<h4 class=\"program-block--career-paths__footer-card-title\"><strong>AI Engineer<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Build and deploy intelligent systems and AI-enabled features that perform reliably in production environments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column program-block--career-paths__footer-card\">\n<h4 class=\"program-block--career-paths__footer-card-title\"><strong>Machine Learning Product Engineer<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Bridge product and engineering to deliver AI capabilities within real software systems and workflows.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column program-block--career-paths__footer-card\">\n<h4 class=\"program-block--career-paths__footer-card-title\"><strong>AI Systems Architect<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Design scalable architectures that integrate AI, software systems, and responsible governance considerations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>Skills You&#8217;ll Gain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>AI-infused computer science foundations<\/strong>. Strengthen core CS skills while learning how AI changes systems, software, and decision-making.<\/li><li><strong>Applied AI and intelligent systems<\/strong>. Design and implement AI-enabled components that work reliably in real-world environments.<\/li><li><strong>AI Governance, Risk &amp; Ethics<\/strong>. Set guardrails for responsible AI, including privacy, bias, and compliance.<\/li><li><strong>Systems thinking for production AI<\/strong>. Make architecture and engineering decisions that support performance, scalability, and maintainability.<\/li><li><strong>Responsible and ethical AI. <\/strong>Evaluate AI impacts and apply responsible practices in design and deployment.<\/li><li><strong>Collaboration and communication<\/strong>. Work effectively in teams through group projects, discussion, and structured feedback.<\/li><li><strong>High-touch online learning. <\/strong>Learn in a cohort model with live sessions and structured asynchronous modules.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide program-block program-block--testimonial-with-photo-sm program-block--type-degrees\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns program-block--testimonial-with-photo-sm__inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column program-block--testimonial-with-photo-sm__author\">\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-left program-block--testimonial-with-photo-sm__author-name\"><strong>Evimaria Terzi<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large program-block--testimonial-with-photo-sm__author-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"382\" height=\"418\" src=\"\/online\/files\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-02-at-1.26.03\u202fPM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7563\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column program-block--testimonial-with-photo-sm__content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote alignleft program-block--testimonial-with-photo-sm__quote\"><blockquote><p><em>\u201cOur 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.\u201d<\/em><\/p><cite><strong><br><\/strong>Professor &amp; Vice Chair, and Director of Online Masters Program<br>Department of Computer Science<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Degree Description Boston University\u2019s online Master of Science in Computer Science &amp; Artificial Intelligence is designed for professionals who want more than surface-level exposure to AI tools. 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