Priority application review begins April 1, 2027 and will continue on a rolling basis until the program meets capacity.
Once admitted, students may apply for scholarship opportunities. Applications will be open starting May 1 until July 1, 2027.
The Master of Artificial Intelligence at Utah Tech University is a 30-credit, professional graduate degree designed for students and working professionals with programming experience who want to build real-world skills in artificial intelligence and machine learning. With a manageable 5 credits per semester across fall, spring, and summer terms, this allows students to progress steadily with full-time employment.
This program focuses on hands-on, project-based learning in high-demand areas such as machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, computer vision, intelligent agents, and generative AI. Students learn to design, develop, evaluate, and deploy end-to-end AI systems that solve real-world problems across industries.
Seamless transition available from the Certificate in Applied Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Project-based curriculum focused on building real AI systems
Work on industry-relevant problems and real-world applications
Stackable credential from Post-Baccalaureate Certificate to Master’s degree
In-person and remote (HyFlex) options designed for working professionals
| Course | Credits |
| Year 1 Fall – CS 6300 – Principles of Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| Year 1 Fall – CS 6350 – AI/ML Project I | 2 |
| Year 1 Spring – CS 6310 – Foundations of Machine Learning | 3 |
| Year 1 Spring – CS 6350 – AI/ML Project II | 2 |
| Year 1 Summer – CS 6320 – Foundations of Deep Learning | 3 |
| Year 1 Summer – CS 6351 – AI/ML Project II | 2 |
| Total | 15 |
| Course | Credits |
| Year 2 Fall – CS 6321 – Natural Language Processing | 3 |
| Year 2 Fall – CS 6352 – AI/ML Project III | 2 |
| Year 2 Spring – CS 6322 – Computer Vision | 3 |
| Year 2 Spring – CS 6352 – AI/ML Project III | 2 |
| Year 2 Summer – CS 6323 – Advanced Deep Learning | 3 |
| Year 2 Summer – CS 6353 – AI/ML Project IV | 2 |
| Total | 15 |
| Course | Credits |
| CS 6359R – AI/ML Independent Project | 1-3 |
| Total | 1-3 |
Tuition rates (per credit hour)
Resident: $550 per credit
Non-Resident: $550 per credit
Program Credit Hours: 30
Total estimated tuition: $16,500
The program is available to international students in an online format only. Students enrolled from outside the United States should plan to complete the program from their home country. Because the program is offered online, a U.S. student visa is not required for participation.
All international applicants, including those who have completed prior education outside of the United States, must demonstrate proficiency in Standard American English in accordance with University policy.
This program does not have SEVIS approval, so the University is unable to issue I-20 immigration documents. Students may attend virtually from their home country.
Program duration is 2 years over 6 semesters
Pacing is 5 credits per semester
Flexibility for Learners: HyFlex combines the terms “hybrid” and “flexible.” In a HyFlex course, students have the freedom to choose how they participate and can enroll in one of two modalities:
Attend face-to-face synchronous class sessions in person (in a classroom).
Participate in face-to-face class sessions via video conference.
No. The masters degree consists of two capstone project courses that serve as the project-based outcome requirements
No. You are not required to submit a standardized exam score.
Email: curtis.larsen@utahtech.edu
Phone: 435-652-7972
Office: HCCLIB 463
Email: jamie.garner@utahtech.edu
Phone: 435-879-4068
Office: HCCLIB 460
