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Artificial Intelligence, Online, MS

Seattle University’s Online MS in Artificial Intelligence goes beyond technical skills, combining rigorous academics, ethics and responsible innovation with hands-on projects and industry experience. Gain the tools to apply AI for meaningful, real-world impact.

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About this Program

Master the Future of Technology with a Fully Online AI Degree

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how organizations work, solve problems and innovate. Seattle University’s Online MS in Artificial Intelligence (MSAI) gives you the technical expertise, analytical skills and interdisciplinary perspective to understand and apply emerging AI technologies while navigating their broader implications.

With an MS in Artificial Intelligence from Seattle University, you’ll:

  • Build Advanced AI Expertise: Develop skills across computer science, machine learning, data science and human-centered design to prepare you to work with evolving AI technologies and apply your expertise across technology, health care, business, finance, government and more.
  • Balance Your Education With Your Career: Complete coursework on your own schedule through fully online, asynchronous courses designed to accommodate your professional and personal commitments.
  • Gain Real-World Experience: Apply what you learn through a two-semester capstone project completed in partnership with an industry partner, giving you hands-on experience solving real-world problems with AI and developing practical skills you can bring to your career after graduation.
  • Learn From Expert Faculty: Receive mentorship from expert faculty and benefit from Seattle University’s connections to the region’s technology and business community while developing the professional skills to adapt and thrive in a changing field.
  • Prepare to Lead Responsibly: Explore the ethical, social and human implications of artificial intelligence so you can contribute to innovation that benefits people and communities.

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Fall 2027 Applications Are Now Open

Stand out in a fiercely competitive tech landscape. Fall 2027 applications are now open for Seattle University's Online MS in Artificial Intelligence. It's not too early to apply—start your application today (for free!).

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No Application Fee

We are committed to removing barriers to graduate education by waiving the application fee for all applicants.

Graduate Artificial Intelligence Degree At A Glance

Learn how the Online MS in Artificial Intelligence will contribute to your career goals, explore course requirements and more.

Our MS in Artificial Intelligence combines computer science, machine learning, data science and human-centered design to prepare you for advanced AI roles. The fully online program can be completed in two years with full-time enrollment. View a sample plan of study below.

Sample Plan of Study

Year 1

Fall Semester (9 credits)

  • ARIN 5300 - Artificial Intelligence
  • ARIN 5310 - Machine Learning I
  • ARIN 5410 - Ethics and Governance of AI

Spring Semester (9 credits)

  • ARIN 5320 - Machine Learning II
  • ARIN 5530 - Generative AI and LLMs
  • Elective
Year 2

Fall Semester (9 credits)

  • CPSC 5360 - AI Systems
  • ARIN 5810 - Capstone I
  • Elective

Spring Semester (3 credits)

  • ARIN 5820 - Capstone II

At graduation, students with a Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence will be able to:

  • Master of the core areas of artificial intelligence and advanced knowledge in state-of-the-art areas of the field.
  • Understand artificial intelligence literature, with sufficient mathematical and analytical maturity, to maintain professional currency.
  • Convey technical material through both formal written papers and oral presentations.
  • Apply appropriate artificial intelligence concepts and methods to solve real-world AI problems, exhibiting awareness of relevant ethical and social considerations.
  • Work professionally in a team to solve an integrated artificial intelligence problem from problem definition and goal setting to design, implementation and analysis.

Career Outlook

#8

Top City for AI Careers

Seattle ranks #8 among the top U.S. cities for AI career opportunities, based on AI job availability, cost-of-living adjusted salaries and more (Youngstown State University, 2025).

19.7%

Average Salary Increase

Tech professionals with a master’s degree earn an average of almost 20 percent more than those with only a bachelor’s (National Association of Colleges and Employers, 2025).

#3

Best City for STEM Careers

Seattle is the third-best US city for STEM professionals according to a new study comparing the number of job openings for STEM graduates, median wages, quality of life and more (WalletHub, 2026).

Virtual Information Sessions

Have questions about Seattle University's Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence? Attend a one-hour virtual information session to learn more about graduate programs in the College of Science and Engineering, meet a knowledgeable admissions representative and get answers to your questions about the program, the application process and more.

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Where AI Education Meets Flexibility, Ethics and Real-World Application

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Industry Connections That Power Real-World Learning

The Online MS in Artificial Intelligence program is designed in collaboration with leaders across the tech industry, ensuring students develop the technical knowledge and practical experience employers are looking for today. Through our Industry Advisory Board, experienced professionals help shape the curriculum, provide mentorship opportunities and keep learning grounded in real-world AI applications.

That industry connection carries into the classroom through Seattle University’s Project Center, where students complete industry-sponsored AI projects as part of a two-semester capstone. Working in small teams, students apply classroom learning to real-world challenges while building connections with employers across the region. Graduates go on to careers with companies including Google, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon and many others.

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Ethics, Justice and Responsible AI Innovation

A Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence from Seattle University does more than prepare you to thrive in a rapidly evolving field—it equips you to lead and innovate for a better future. True to Seattle University's mission of empowering leaders for a just and humane world, the program emphasizes the critical ethical and legal dimensions of artificial intelligence, ensuring you build solutions that are as responsible as they are groundbreaking. For an inside look at how our professors are advancing ethical AI innovation, watch the pre-recorded conversation, Inside the Online MS in AI: A Faculty Conversation on Purpose and Possibility.

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Get in Touch

We’re here to help. For information about the MS in Artificial Intelligence at Seattle University, contact:

Valerie Zerda

Admissions Counselor