The MPS in Applied AI program will prepare you to proactively and thoughtfully navigate the changing AI landscape and its challenges.

The curriculum focuses on building and implementing AI and machine learning technologies, emphasizing collaborative learning, interdisciplinary innovation, and ethics. You’ll gain functional government and industry expertise, challenge your creativity, and learn to lead through real-world experiences.

This comprehensive approach, along with the opportunity to specialize your learning through concentrations and electives, ensures you are equipped with the computer science, analytical, and problem-solving skills to transform your workplace through AI.

Special Admissions Information

For the 2025–2026 academic year, MPS Applied AI and MPS Applied AI Connect are being offered as a collaboration between the College of Professional Studies (CPS) and the Office of the Provost. During this period, students will follow Northeastern University’s Graduate (GR) Academic Calendar and be governed by the academic policies and procedures documented in the university’s Graduate Catalog. CPS will continue to provide each student with full academic and student support services (e.g., academic advising services, co-op and career advising services, International Tutoring Center, etc.).

Beginning in the 2026–2027 academic year, students enrolled in MPS Applied AI and MPS Applied AI Connect will transition to the College of Professional Studies, and their official college designation will be updated accordingly in the academic system of record. At that time, students will be governed by CPS’ academic policies and procedures within the university’s Graduate Catalog.