M.S. in Intelligent Systems

The Intelligent Systems Program (ISP) is a multidisciplinary graduate program at the University of Pittsburgh dedicated to applied artificial intelligence (AI). Many of Pitt’s acclaimed schools are represented through our associated faculty, including the School of Medicine, the School of Law, the School of Education, the Swanson School of Engineering, and the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences.

The GRE is optional for admission to this program.

At A Glance

Credits: 30 Duration: 2 to 4 years to complete Format: On campus

Application Deadlines: January 15 (Fall Term)

Tuition
Residency	Full-time per term	Part-time per credit
PA Residents	$14,130	$1,148
Out-of-State Residents	$24,909	$2,044

Note: The above tuition costs are the rates for the current academic year. Tuition rates are updated annually every summer.

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What can you do with a master's in intelligent systems?

Many students go on to work in various fields such as healthcare, law, education, research, engineering, communications, and more, applying their work in AI in various capacities.

Top 5 Industry Sectors Hiring SCI Master's Graduates (excluding MDS and MLIS)*

Technology, Software, and IT Services
Financial Services, Banking, and Insurance
Retail, Consumer, and E-Commerce
Aerospace, Engineering, and Industrial
Healthcare and Life Sciences

Top 5 Job Areas of SCI Master's Graduates (excluding MDS and MLIS)*

Software Engineering & Development
Data Science, Analytics, Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence
Cybersecurity, Cloud, & IT Infrastructure
Business Analytics, Product, & Consulting
Research and Academic

Coursework

Students pursuing the Master of Science degree in ISP must adhere to the SCI requirements for graduation and complete a minimum of 30 credits, as well as a master's project. Students can also choose between two areas of concentration: the General Track and the Biomedical Informatics Track. View full Master of Science in Intelligent Systems degree requirements in the Pitt Course Catalog. Full-time students typically complete this program in two years.

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