Academic Program Proposal

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University of Maryland Global Campus
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Master of Science (M.S.)Applied Artificial Intelligence6/8/2025
Applied Artificial Intelligence Program Description
The MS in Applied AI is designed to equip graduate learners with both essential technical AI foundations and specialized application skills. The program has established the following learning goals: <br>1. Analyze the foundational concepts and principles of data-driven AI in the context of real-world applications and case studies. <br>2. Evaluate the potential applications and implications of AI in various industries, identifying strategic opportunities and risks. <br>3. Design and implement appropriate data, technology and AI-driven processes and techniques to extract insights from data, address business challenges and achieve desired outcomes. <br>4. Analyze the ethical, global and human-centered implications of AI technologies to promote responsible design, development and use. <br>5. Develop specialized knowledge, skills and capabilities regarding artificialcintelligence in the chosen elective courses, with the ability to apply these AI techniques to real-world <br>challenges. <br>6. Communicate clearly in various forms, meeting expectations for content, purpose, organization, audience, and format.