The MS in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning program offers two concentrations: Applied and Computational.

The Applied concentration is designed for students who do not have a background in computer science, software engineering, or a related STEM degree. The concentration is for students who are interested in determining the proper AI and machine learning algorithm or framework for a particular problem, evaluating performance, and maintain AI and machine learning codebases. Students without a computer science background are admitted into the Applied Concentration.

The Computational concentration is designed for students with a technical background in computer science, software engineering, or a related STEM degree, who are interested in developing their own AI and machine learning algorithms and/or augmenting existing ones. The focus is on the mathematical foundations of state-of-the-art AI and machine learning algorithms. Students with a computer science background are admitted into the Computational concentration.

Without a background in computer science, you would be eligible to be admitted into the Applied concentration of the MS in AI&ML. This concentration will give you fundamental programming skills, as well as diving deep into using AI and Machine Learning for data or problems.

The admissions committee will make the final determination on your concentration.

The prerequisites for both Computer Science and Software Engineering are a degree in the related field, such as computer science, software engineering, or math (plus programming). However, we will consider courses that you have taken during your time in undergraduate studies your work experiences. We are mainly looking to see if you have the knowledge that can be found in our Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Computer Science.

The admissions committee will determine whether or not we believe you have this background while reviewing your application. If you do not, we will have you take four courses: CS 501 Introduction to Programming, CS 502 Data Structures and Algorithms, CS 503 Systems Basics, and CS 504 Introduction to Software Design. These courses would count as electives in your degree.

Drexel University's College of Computing & Informatics (CCI) is committed to making graduate programs accessible to students from diverse backgrounds. Drexel provides each student a comprehensive estimate of the individualized cost of attendance via the Discover Drexel Portal after admission.

For a better understanding of the tuition calculation process, it’s important to note the following:

• Drexel University runs on a quarter system, with four terms per calendar year: Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer.
• CCI admits students for the Fall and Winter terms.
• Tuition is charged per credit and students are charged a student fee for each quarter they are registered. NOTE: All MS programs at CCI are 45 credits. Post-Baccalaureate Certificates range between 9 to 15 credits.
• Each estimate includes a calculation of tuition, fees, room and board, personal transportation, and book/supply costs based on degree program and expected enrollment.
• Full-time master’s students enroll in three courses (nine credits) per quarter.

Visit Drexel Central for full tuition information. International students can visit Cost of Attendance for International Students for additional tuition information.

Effective Fall 2024, CCI is pleased to offer the CCI Merit Discount Award to Master’s and Post-Baccalaureate certificate students.*

All international and domestic applicants to a CCI Master’s or Post-Baccalaureate Certificate program are automatically considered for the merit-based discount award when they apply. There is no separate application. Applicants can apply for the on-campus or online format.

*Library and Information Science students who have a partner association, Veterans, Drexel Alumni, and Drexel Employees are not eligible for the CCI Merit Discount Award. See the below scholarship opportunities if you are one of these students.

MSI in Library and Information Science students who are members of a regional or national library association are eligible for a tuition discount. Please contact the Recruitment Team at cciinfo@drexel.edu or your assigned Graduate Academic Advisor for more details.

The GI Bill is for veterans who served on continuous active duty for at least 181 days beginning January 31, 1955 or later and/or for dependents of veterans who died or are permanently disabled as a result of service in the armed forces.

Please contact your local Department of Veteran Affairs for details. VA students must certify their GI Bill benefits by completing the certification form.

Through this program, a partnership between the federal government and Drexel, the University matches the government's contribution to the cost of an education, allowing eligible veterans to attend Drexel with no out-of-pocket expenses. To determine eligibility, visit the va.gov. Visit Drexel's Yellow Ribbon Program webpage for more information.

We are proud to offer the Drexel Lifelong Learner Award to any Drexel alumni who has or will earn a bachelor's or master's degree, a 30 percent tuition discount when applying to a participating graduate-level program.

Visit the Drexel Lifelong Learner Award webpage for full award details.

Businesses and professional industry organizations offer many types of scholarships and awards. Aside from searching on the internet, you can visit Drexel Central's website for available resources.

Through the generosity of multiple scholarship donors, the College of Computing & Informatics (CCI) at Drexel University is offering merit-based and need-based scholarships for new incoming students who enroll in the Master of Science in Information (MSI) with a major in Library and Information Science (LIS) for the Fall 2024 or Winter 2025 term. The scholarships will enable candidates to complete their degree, full-time, part-time, online, or face-to-face, while also giving them the ALA-accredited degree credentials they need for career growth, by providing funding to be used over the 2024-2025 Academic Year.

Scholarship Details

• Scholarship recipients will receive an award up to $8,000, to be used over the 2024-2025 Academic Year. Scholarships will not carry over to the next academic year and cannot exceed the cost of attendance.
• Awardees are only eligible to receive one scholarship for an award up to $8,000.
• To be considered for a need-based scholarship, applicants must submit a FAFSA. Instructions on how to file the FAFSA can be found the "How to File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)" webpage.
• Applicants may apply to study full-time, part-time, online, or on-campus for Fall 2024 (September start) or Winter 2025 (January start). Scholarship awards do not reflect any preference towards a particular mode of study.

How to Apply

If you are interested in one of the LIS scholarships, please submit the Qualtrics form here. Please note that a submitted FAFSA is required to be considered for one of the need-based scholarships

Application Review and Deadlines

• Application review will begin Tuesday, August 13th, 2024 and continue on a rolling basis until all scholarships have been awarded.
• Only accepted MSI in Library & Information Science students will be considered for the scholarships. Scholarship awards are not automatic for applicants, and scholarships are limited for use by applicants starting their degree in the Fall 2024 term, beginning Monday, September 23rd, 2024, or the Winter 2025 term, beginning Monday, January 6th, 2025.
• A Drexel CCI Committee will award the scholarships and communicate the acceptances and denials to all scholarship applicants.
• Eligibility questions should be directed to CCI Recruiting at: cciinfo@drexel.edu

Awarded to new MSI in Library and Information Science students who demonstrate academic merit and financial need.

• FAFSA Required? Yes

Awarded to new MSI in Library and Information Science students who demonstrate academic merit and financial need.

• FAFSA Required? Yes

Awarded to new MSI in Library and Information Science students.

• FAFSA Required? Yes

Awarded to new MSI in Library and Information Science students.

• FAFSA Required? No

Awarded to new MSI in Library and Information Science students who demonstrate academic merit and financial need.

• FAFSA Required? Yes

• Students will be awarded up to $8,000 to be used over the 2024-2025 Academic Year. Scholarships will not carry over to the next academic year and cannot exceed the cost of attendance.
• Applicants are eligible for one MSI in LIS scholarship for a maximum amount of $8,000.
• Students are responsible for any additional costs associated with applying (i.e., requesting transcripts) and attendance (i.e., remaining tuition, books, software, PC, travel). Note that students who choose the full-time, face-to-face program will be required to demonstrate health insurance coverage or enroll in the University health insurance program.
• Students who need Federal Aid to cover other costs of attendance may want to consider Federal Aid, and must be enrolled for 4.5 credits (two classes per term part-time) to be aid eligible. Please review information about submitting an application for FAFSA on Drexel's "How to File the Free Application for FAFSA" webpage.
• Scholarship students are subject to the same degree completion and academic standing rules of all graduate students.
• Combining scholarship with other incentives: A student's total financial aid package cannot exceed the University's cost of attendance. Drexel reserves the right to adjust financial aid awards and packages at any time to ensure compliance with all institutional, state, and federal regulations.

• CCI Merit Award: not combinable with available MSI in LIS scholarships
• Partner discounts (25%): combinable with available MSI in LIS scholarships

CCI Tuition Discounts 

MSI in Library and Information Science students who are members of regional or national library associations may be eligible for a tuition discount. Please contact the CCI Recruitment Team at cciinfo@drexel.edu for more details.

Scholarships Available via the American Library Association (ALA) Scholars Program

The ALA awards more than $300,000 annually to assist students financially with the cost of attending a graduate program. The application is open annually from September 1st to March 1st. Please visit ALA's website for more information and to apply.

Questions?

For MSI in LIS admissions or scholarship questions, please contact the CCI Recruitment Team at cciinfo@drexel.edu.