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Master of Computer Science in Artificial Intelligence

University of South Dakota

Vermillion, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

Three-year Bachelors in computer science with a focus on AI and big data, At Clifton Campus.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply concepts and methods in Computer Science in Artificial Intelligence to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in computer technology and mathematics
Systems analysis and design. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Research assistant in rehabilitation robotics
IPhone application developer
Site reliability engineer
SAP developer

Curriculum

Three-year full-time course (four with placement). Modules: programming foundations
Computer technology and mathematics
Systems analysis and design
Foundations of AI and machine learning
Data analytics techniques
Project management
Software design and implementation and systems software.

Entry requirements

Academic

Accredited bachelor degree with official transcripts
statement of purpose
resume and recommendation letters
GRE/GMAT only where the programme requires
programme-specific GPA and deadlines
English proof (TOEFL iBT 79
IELTS 6.0
Duolingo 110
PTE 53)
Grade/entry criteria: Bachelor degree from an accredited institution required
GPA minimum set by programme (see graduate catalog).

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree (or equivalent) with official transcripts; statement of purpose, resume and letters of recommendation; test scores (GRE/GMAT) only where the programme requires; some programmes apply only through a Specialty CAS

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 79
IELTS 6.0
Duolingo 110
PTE Academic 53
Cambridge 169

Documents you’ll need

University Transcripts
Statement of Purpose
Recommendation Letters

How to apply

Review the specific programme admission requirements and intake deadline. Complete the online application on the official university website. Provide academic transcripts
qualifications
applicable English-language results. Upload any additional documents required by the programme. Pay the application fee if the university requires one. Monitor the application decision and respond to the offer. Complete enrollment and immigration steps where applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$13,441 USD
Application fee	$38 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Vermillion Main Campus
Faculty or school	College of Arts & Sciences
Department	Department of Computer Science
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	Competitive graduate assistantships may provide tuition reductions and a stipend. Assistantships are a separate funding arrangement and are not guaranteed scholarships; check departmental eligibility.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
5 Dec 2026
21 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.