California State University, Northridge

M.S. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science

The AI and Data Skills to Lead

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At a Glance

Fall 2027 Application: Accepting Applications
Priority Deadline: March 16, 2027
Final Deadline: June 1, 2027
Program mode: 100% online | Cohort format
Program duration: 2 years
Total units: 30 units
Financial Aid available
No GRE Required

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CSUN’s Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science prepares you to move beyond understanding AI and data to apply them to real-world challenges. Through a curriculum focused on artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science and advanced analytics, you’ll develop the technical expertise and practical skills to build intelligent solutions, make data-informed decisions and create meaningful impact across industries.

Designed for a rapidly evolving field, the program prepares you to grow as both a technical professional and a leader—ready to apply emerging technologies to solve complex problems and shape what comes next.

Career Outlook

Build the data science and analytics skills industries increasingly need.

As industries become increasingly data-driven, the ability to turn data into useful information is essential across various domains. As data volumes continue to grow, there is a significant gap between the demand for data professionals and their availability. A 2019 KPMG survey of 3,600 CEOs and technology executives revealed that 67% reported struggling with skill shortages, with big data/analytics, security and artificial intelligence identified as the three scarcest skills.

36%

projected job growth
through 2033

$300B

projected data analytics market value by 2030

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About This Program

CSUN’s Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science is designed to build the advanced technical and analytical skills needed to solve complex, real-world problems using data and AI.

Through a curriculum that combines theory with practical application, you will:

Develop expertise in artificial intelligence, machine learning, data analytics, data engineering, statistical modeling and cloud computing.
Build the technical proficiency and critical-thinking skills to approach complex business and industry challenges.
Apply data science methods, models and algorithms to solve real-world problems.
Learn to develop and deploy AI solutions responsibly and effectively.

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The ability to take data—to be able to understand it, to process it, to extract value from it … that’s going to be a hugely important skill in the next decades.

- Hal Varian

former chief economist, Google

Why You'll Love Us

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No templates, ever

At CSUN, we don't fill courses. We build them, entirely from scratch, each and every time we launch a program. This leads to a unique education, with real and lasting outcomes in your career.

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Expert instruction and design

CSUN's world-class faculty design and teach all courses, helping you gain today's most in-demand skills—and bringing the industry directly to you.

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Group-powered learning

When you enroll, we place you in a small, interactive group of peers from diverse organizations and industries. From day one to graduation, you'll learn and grow together.

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VIP support

As you earn your degree, we'll stay with you every step of the way, offering close, personal support when and where you need it.

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