Course Seqeunce - Master of Science in Master of Science in Applied Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
The Master of Science in Applied Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence is a fully online, application-based graduate program consisting of 33 credit hours of coursework. Each course is worth 3 credit hours and delivered in a flexible, accelerated seven-week format designed to support working professionals and adult learners. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning in machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, generative AI, human-centered design, and ethical governance. Students demonstrate mastery through a comprehensive project that integrates theoretical and applied knowledge in real-world AI development.
MSMA Online
Semester |
Courses |
Hour |
Courses |
Hour |
| First | MSMA 5003 - Foundations of Python and Machine Learning | 3 | MSMA 5013 - Responsible AI: Ethics and Governance | 3 |
| Second | MSMA 5023 - Programming and Algorithmic Thinking for Applied AI | 3 | MSMA 5033 - Human-Computer Interaction | 3 |
| Third | MSMA 5043 - Applied Data Analytics and Pattern Discovery | 3 | MSMA 6013 - Machine Learning Applications and Operations | 3 |
| Fourth | MSMA 6023 - Natural Language Processing | 3 | MSMA 6033 - Deep Learning & Neural Networks | 3 |
| Fifth | MSMA 6043 - Advanced Generative AI | 3 | MSMA 6903 - Machine Learning Applied Project (Capstone) | 3 |
| Sixth | MSMA 6093 - Advanced Topics in Machine Learning & AI | 3 |
MSMA Hybrid
Semester |
Residency Courses |
Hour |
Online Courses |
Hour |
Career Development Courses |
Hour |
| First | MSMA 5003 - Foundations of Python and Machine Learning | 3 | MSMA 5013 - Responsible AI: Ethics and Governance | 3 | MSTM-5901 Career Development | 1 |
| Second | MSMA 5023 - Programming and Algorithmic Thinking for Applied AI | 3 | MSMA 5033 - Human-Computer Interaction | 3 | MSTM-5901 Career Development | 1 |
| Third | MSMA 5043 - Applied Data Analytics and Pattern Discovery | 3 | MSMA 6013 - Machine Learning Applications and Operations | 3 | MSTM-5901 Career Development | 1 |
| Fourth | MSMA 6023 - Natural Language Processing | 3 | MSMA 6033 - Deep Learning & Neural Networks | 3 | MSTM-5901 Career Development | 1 |
| Fifth | MSMA 6043 - Advanced Generative AI | 3 | MSMA 6903 - Machine Learning Applied Project (Capstone) | 3 | MSTM-5901 Career Development | 1 |
MSMA Accelerated - Online
Semester |
Courses |
Hour |
Courses |
Hour |
| First | MSMA 5003 - Foundations of Python and Machine Learning | 3 | MSMA 5013 - Responsible AI: Ethics and Governance | 3 |
| Second | MSMA 5023 - Programming and Algorithmic Thinking for Applied AI MSMA 5043 - Applied Data Analytics and Pattern Discovery |
3 3 |
MSMA 5033 - Human-Computer Interaction MSMA 6013 - Machine Learning Applications and Operations |
3 3 |
| Third | MSMA 6023 - Natural Language Processing MSMA 6043 - Advanced Generative AI |
3 3 |
MSMA 6033 - Deep Learning & Neural Networks MSMA 6903 - Machine Learning Applied Project (Capstone) |
3 3 |
| Fourth | MSMA 6093 - Advanced Topics in Machine Learning & AI | 3 |
MSMA Accelerated - Hybrid
Semester |
Courses |
Hour |
Courses |
Hour |
Career Development Courses |
Hour |
| First | MSMA 5003 - Foundations of Python and Machine Learning | 3 | MSMA 5013 - Responsible AI: Ethics and Governance | 3 | MSTM-5901 Career Development | 1 |
| Second | MSMA 5023 - Programming and Algorithmic Thinking for Applied AI MSMA 5043 - Applied Data Analytics and Pattern Discovery |
3 3 |
MSMA 5033 - Human-Computer Interaction MSMA 6013 - Machine Learning Applications and Operations |
3 3 |
MSTM-5901 Career Development | 1 |
| Third | MSMA 6023 - Natural Language Processing MSMA 6043 - Advanced Generative AI |
3 3 |
MSMA 6033 - Deep Learning & Neural Networks MSMA 6903 - Machine Learning Applied Project (Capstone) |
3 3 |
MSTM-5901 Career Development | 1 |
MSMA/MBA Dual Degree - Online
Semester |
Courses |
Hour |
Courses |
Hour |
| First | MSMA 5003 - Foundations of Python and Machine Learning | 3 | MSMA 5013 - Responsible AI: Ethics and Governance | 3 |
| Second | MSMA 5023 - Programming and Algorithmic Thinking for Applied AI | 3 | MSMA 5033 - Human-Computer Interaction | 3 |
| Third | MSMA 5043 - Applied Data Analytics and Pattern Discovery | 3 | MSMA 6013 - Machine Learning Applications and Operations | 3 |
| Fourth | MSMA 6023 - Natural Language Processing | 3 | MSMA 6033 - Deep Learning & Neural Networks | 3 |
| Fifth | MSMA 6043 - Advanced Generative AI | 3 | MSMA 6903 - Machine Learning Applied Project (Capstone) | 3 |
| Sixth | MSMA 6093 - Advanced Topics in Machine Learning & AI | 3 | MBA 6023 Legal and Ethical Environment of Business | 3 |
| Seventh | MBA 5013 Organizational Communication | 3 | MBA 5033 Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| Eighth | MBA 6033 International Business Management | 3 | MBA 5043 Managerial Economics | 3 |
| Ninth | MBA 6083 Organizational Behavior | 3 | MBA 5053 Managerial Finance | 3 |
| Tenth | MBA 6043 Strategic Management | 3 | MBA 6093 Organizational Leadership | 3 |
| Eleventh | MBA 5063 Marketing Management | 3 |
MSMA/MBA Dual Degree - Hybrid
Semester |
Courses |
Hour |
Courses |
Hour |
Career Development Courses |
Hour |
| First | MSMA 5003 - Foundations of Python and Machine Learning | 3 | MSMA 5013 - Responsible AI: Ethics and Governance | 3 | MSTM-5901 Career Development | 1 |
| Second | MSMA 5023 - Programming and Algorithmic Thinking for Applied AI | 3 | MSMA 5033 - Human-Computer Interaction | 3 | MSTM-5901 Career Development | 1 |
| Third | MSMA 5043 - Applied Data Analytics and Pattern Discovery | 3 | MSMA 6013 - Machine Learning Applications and Operations | 3 | MSTM-5901 Career Development | 1 |
| Fourth | MSMA 6023 - Natural Language Processing | 3 | MSMA 6033 - Deep Learning & Neural Networks | 3 | MSTM-5901 Career Development | 1 |
| Fifth | MSMA 6043 - Advanced Generative AI | 3 | MSMA 6903 - Machine Learning Applied Project (Capstone) | 3 | MSTM-5901 Career Development | 1 |
| Sixth | MBA 5013 Organizational Communication | 3 | MBA 5033 Managerial Accounting | 3 | MSTM-5901 Career Development | 1 |
| Seventh | MBA 6033 International Business Management | 3 | MBA 5043 Managerial Economics | 3 | MSTM-5901 Career Development | 1 |
| Eighth | MBA 6083 Organizational Behavior | 3 | MBA 5053 Managerial Finance | 3 | MSTM-5901 Career Development | 1 |
| Ninth | MBA 6043 Strategic Management | 3 | MBA 6023 Legal and Ethical Environment of Business | 3 | MSTM-5901 Career Development | 1 |
| Tenth | MBA 5063 Marketing Management | 3 | MBA 6093 Organizational Leadership | 3 | MSTM-5901 Career Development | 1 |
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