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Artificial Intelligence (B.S.)

Explore the broad and deep foundations necessary to build computational systems that can interpret sensory input, learn from experience, understand human language, plan ahead, and support intelligent decision-making.

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Illinois Tech’s Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence is the only undergraduate AI program in the Midwest.

From its foundation, the field of artificial intelligence has been an interdisciplinary endeavor, requiring deep knowledge of both computational and human sciences. Moreover, the growing impact of AI on society demands that graduates are capable and ethical collaborators, able to ensure the safe and effective adoption of new technologies across domains.

Begin with introductory courses in programming, computer science, mathematics, and statistics that provide a firm technical foundation. From there, learn core AI concepts and techniques including state-space search, game-playing, machine learning, neural networks, planning, computer vision, and language understanding. The program includes a variety of advanced AI electives, enabling technical mastery in specific subfields.

Illinois Tech’s Mies Campus is minutes away from downtown Chicago, a global hub of industries looking for AI experts including finance, manufacturing, transportation and logistics, and insurance.

Program Overview

Begin with introductory courses in programming, computer science, mathematics, and statistics to build a firm technical foundation. From there, learn core AI concepts and techniques including state-space search, game-playing, machine learning, neural networks, planning, computer vision, and language understanding.

Career Opportunities

Prepare to implement AI techniques across many sectors, including medicine, finance, robotics, and business intelligence Additionally, you will have a strong technical foundation to pursue graduate work in computer science or AI.

  • Software developer
  • Artificial intelligence engineer
  • Data scientist
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Admission to Illinois Tech is required to enroll in the B.S. in artificial intelligence program. Consult your academic adviser to transfer into this program.

Maggie Barclay

Real-World Experience

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.