Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence

The future of business relies on skilled professionals with a strong foundation in data analytics. Saint Joseph’s University’s students can be at the cutting-edge of their industry when they include machine learning and artificial intelligence in their studies.

When you major or minor in machine learning and artificial intelligence, you gain an understanding of the applied use of ML, AI and data mining in specific courses. You will also learn tactical skills, such as Python programming. The specialized knowledge and skills in advanced analytics you obtain at Saint Joseph’s University are highly sought after by organizations in the Philadelphia area and beyond.

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What Can I Do With a Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence Degree?

Students who get a degree or a minor in machine learning and artificial intelligence are interested in being on the frontier of the future of data, technology and business. They position themselves for machine learning jobs and business and analytics paths after college. Graduates often go on to pursue careers as:

  • Business analysts
  • Business Intelligence developers
  • Data scientists
  • Data analysts
  • Marketing analysts

What Sets Our Program Apart

  • Your talent and skills should not exist in silos and neither should your education or career. With a foundation in machine learning, artificial intelligence and advanced analytics, students with a machine learning and artificial intelligence major or minor will develop the knowledge to meet the current demand due to growing amounts of data and computing power. Students experienced in these techniques will better serve the needs of businesses and generate meaningful insights from data.

  • You will have access to internships with machine learning and data-focused companies.

  • Saint Joseph’s University faculty in the machine learning & artificial intelligence program are engaged in active consulting and have former industry experience as analysts, scientists, developers and programmers. Faculty will provide you with the resources necessary to understand the scientific and technological changes affecting data, marketing and business in the evolving machine learning and artificial intelligence industry today.

  • You’ll have the opportunity to connect with our strong network of alumni who are well-respected leaders in the machine learning and artificial intelligence industry.

Why Study Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence in Philadelphia?

Saint Joseph’s University’s connection to Philadelphia’s innovative companies presents numerous opportunities to help you gain the experience to prepare for a competitive job market. You will have access to internships and job opportunities where you will work alongside scientists, developers, programmers and analysts.

Program Details

  • The tuition for a machine learning and artificial intelligence major and minor entering fall 2022 is $49,410/year*. *Pricing does not include room and board, health insurance or any professional, clinical or transportation fees. Visit our Tuition & Fees page for a detailed breakdown.

    Financial aid in the form of scholarships, federal and state grants, loans and discount eligibility may be available to you to help offset the cost of your degree. Explore your options on our Financial Aid page.

  • Click here to access the Academic Catalog. Please contact us if you have any questions about the program curriculum.

  • 4+1 B.S./M.S. Program Options

    Saint Joseph’s University offers an accelerated bachelor’s/master’s program that allows current undergraduate machine learning and artificial intelligence students to start earning their MBA or Organization Development and Leadership M.S. during their senior year. This model enables you to complete your undergraduate and graduate work in just five years, instead of the traditional six or seven. Combining your bachelor’s with a master’s degree can help you save time and money.

    Machine learning and artificial intelligence majors interested in this unique option must apply to the graduate program in their junior year and be provisionally accepted before they complete their bachelor’s degree.

    Double Majors and Minors

    Many students choose to double major or add a minor to customize their education. Students with an interest in business intelligence, machine learning and data science who study machine learning and artificial intelligence often major in the following programs:

Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence Admissions Information

To apply for the machine learning and artificial intelligence program, complete an application online. SAT and/or ACT scores are optional but you can submit them if you think they’ll strengthen your application.

Learn more about admissions requirements and how to apply as a first-year student, transfer student or international student. You can also get a feel for life as a Hawk with our in-person and virtual visit opportunities.

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