Humankind is on the threshold of a new era—an age of artificial intelligence (AI) as revolutionary in its global impact as the Industrial Revolution. With the proliferation of machine learning and AI across all sectors of the global society, and fields such as financial services, healthcare, and robotics, GEOINT and cybersecurity are already changing as intelligent computers take on once-indispensably human tasks. There is an immediate need for individuals to be knowledgeable in how to manage, analyze, communicate, visualize, and lead in the area of AI by being data, technology, and human literate. The experiential AI curricula includes an introductory core, as well as an advanced core with an end-to-end AI education in the areas of finance, HR, business ventures, and healthcare/pharmaceuticals. The goal is to proactively and thoughtfully prepare students for the evolving technology and the challenges it presents. The curricula framework adopts a multidisciplinary approach to problem solving by combining computer science and analytical skills with functional government and industry expertise, creativity, and leadership with program offerings on-ground and online.
The degree program is distinguished from others by:
- Focusing on the specific but widespread field of AI that exists within a variety of industries and applications
- Northeastern faculty experts, who have extensive and proven experience in computer science, analytics, geospatial science, information technology, etc.
- Courses that focus on providing critical skills in data management, data analysis, data visualization, problem solving, and advanced analytical tools, creating AI-driven decision making in fields like healthcare/pharmaceuticals, finance, HR, and business ventures
- Concentrations and course offerings may vary by campus and/or by program modality. Please consult with your advisor or admissions coach for the course availability each term at your campus or within your program modality.
- Certain options within the program may be required at certain campuses or for certain program modalities. Please consult with your advisor or admissions coach for requirements at your campus or for your program modality.
Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.
Core Requirements
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| ALY 6110 | Data Management and Big Data | 3 |
| EAI 6000 | Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| EAI 6010 | Applications of Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| EAI 6020 | AI System Technologies | 3 |
| EAI 6400 | Data Governance and Responsible AI | 3 |
Experiential Network and Capstone
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| EAI 6980 | Integrated Experiential Capstone | 3 |
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| Integrated Experiential Learning | |
| Experiential Learning Projects for Professionals | |
The remaining quarter hours may be completed by a combination of completing a concentration and additional electives or selecting any courses listed in the concentrations and elective list.
Concentrations
Electives
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| Python and Analytics Systems Technology | |
| Introduction to Organizational Communication | |
| Commerce and Economic Development | |
| Advanced Analytical Utilization | |
| Interdisciplinary Foundations | |
| Advanced Spatial Analysis | |
| Spatial Databases | |
| Ethical Leadership | |
| Project Scope Management | |
| Project Risk Management | |
| Leading and Managing Technical Projects | |
Program Credit/GPA Requirements
45 total quarter hours required
Minimum 3.000 GPA required
Concentrations
AI for Business Ventures
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| ALY 6040 | Data Mining Applications | 3 |
| CED 6230 | Quantitative Methods | 3 |
| EAI 6080 | Advanced Analytical Utilization | 3 |
| EAI 6120 | AI Communication and Visualization | 3 |
| ITC 6015 | Enterprise Information Architecture | 3 |
AI for Finance
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| ALY 6040 | Data Mining Applications | 3 |
| EAI 6050 | Finance Information Processing | 3 |
| EAI 6080 | Advanced Analytical Utilization | 3 |
| EAI 6120 | AI Communication and Visualization | 3 |
| FIN 6101 | Accounting Fundamentals for Financial Institutions | 3 |
AI for Healthcare
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| ALY 6040 | Data Mining Applications | 3 |
| ALY 6150 | Healthcare/Pharmaceutical Data and Applications | 3 |
| EAI 6060 | Healthcare Information Processing | 3 |
| EAI 6080 | Advanced Analytical Utilization | 3 |
| EAI 6120 | AI Communication and Visualization | 3 |
AI for Human Resources
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| ALY 6040 | Data Mining Applications | 3 |
| ALY 6120 | Leadership in Analytics | 3 |
| EAI 6070 | Human Resources Information Processing | 3 |
| EAI 6120 | AI Communication and Visualization | 3 |
| HRM 6025 | Workforce Analytics | 3 |
