Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence
Discover the interdisciplinary aspects of machine learning, natural learning processing, computer vision, and more with Illinois Tech’s artificial intelligence bachelor’s degree.
Immerse Yourself in Foundational AI with Illinois Tech’s Artificial Intelligence Bachelor's Degree
Artificial intelligence tools are quickly being adopted by businesses in all fields to increase productivity. Master the technical and foundational concepts in AI and understand its interdisciplinary nature to build the tools of the future that will help businesses grow and expand with Illinois Tech’s B.S. in Artificial Intelligence. Prepare to enter a career or conduct research in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics, or other computer science areas as a student at Chicago’s leading tech university.
Program Overview
Build a firm technical foundation in artificial intelligence through introductory courses in programming, computer science, mathematics, and statistics as part of Illinois Tech's B.S. in Artificial Intelligence. Using those foundational skills, explore core AI concepts and techniques through hands-on competitions and real-world projects as you prepare to become an in-demand professional in a rapidly growing field.
Career Opportunities
Students who complete the B.S. in Artificial Intelligence program have a multitude of career paths available to them, including:
- AI/machine learning engineer
- AI/machine learning practitioner
- Data Analyst
Here are just three of our most popular courses in artificial intelligence:
CS 480 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence This course serves as an introduction to computational methods for intelligent control of autonomous agents and the use of programming paradigms that support the development of flexible and reactive systems. You will explore topics such as heuristic search, knowledge representation, constraint satisfaction, probabilistic reasoning, decision-theoretic control, and sensor interpretation.
CS 481 Artificial Intelligence Language Understanding Explore the theory and programming paradigms that enable systems to understand human language texts and extract useful information and knowledge in this course, including the extraction of structured event representations from news stories or discovering new research hypotheses by analyzing thousands of research articles. You will also explore a variety of text analysis and text mining methods, with an emphasis on building working systems.
CS 484 Introduction to Machine Learning You will learn to build a foundation in machine-learning concepts and algorithms through this course, including classification, clustering, and regression; k-means clustering; nearest neighbors classification; decision trees; naive Bayes; logistic regression; support vector machines; and neural networks. The focus of the course is on the practical aspects of machine learning, including data preparation, experimental design, and modern tools for building machine learning systems.
Admission to all undergraduate programs at Illinois Tech is evaluated via a holistic approach that takes various factors under consideration, including your high school performance and essays. Your choice of major will impact this process as well, because each major has its own criteria for admission.
To learn more about our admission selection process, recommended high school coursework, and our admitted student profile, please visit our admission website.
SPARC Scholarships are available for this program
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Pranav K. Says...
"Illinois Tech feels like a place for people who like building things. Classes are small enough that professors know your name, and it is normal to be working on real projects instead of just textbook examples. The mix of a tight-knit campus with a big city next door creates a place where it is easy to try ideas, find collaborators, and build something useful."
Pranav Kuchibhotla, B.S. AI
FAQs
Q: Does the B.S. in Artificial Intelligence prepare me for graduate school in AI or related fields?
A: Illinois Tech’s B.S. in Artificial Intelligence can prepare you for advanced degree programs in AI, computer science, data science, and even mathematics.
Q: Are there internship opportunities at Illinois Tech?
A: Students enrolled in Illinois Tech’s artificial intelligence undergraduate program have found internships with a variety of companies, such as IBM, and with public institutions, such as NASA. Illinois Tech’s proximity to downtown Chicago, a growing tech hub, helps students make the connections they need to find internship opportunities.
Q: Do I need programming experience before starting my B.S. in Artificial Intelligence?
A: No. Illinois Tech’s B.S. in Artificial Intelligence covers programming basics, although some students may need to take a prerequisite programming course to begin.
For Devyani Gauri, artificial intelligence is an exciting field that allows her to explore not only how to develop this technology but also its ethical use.
Devyani Gauri (Artificial Intelligence 2nd Year)
Coursework in artificial intelligence helped Maggie Barclay secure an internship with IBM, where she developed skills to achieve her long-term goals in the field.
Maggie Barclay (AI/M.A.S. AI 4th Year)Get In Touch
To learn more about the program, please contact the Department of Computer Science at computerscience@illinoistech.edu.