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The Future of AI is Here

The world needs professionals who can shape it

Artificial Intelligence. Human Innovation.

We interact with artificial intelligence in everyday lives, from the shows we watch to the cars we drive to stocks we buy. The real value of AI comes when it is deployed at scale and in service of the most complex problems of our time. That's where you come in.

key program information

  • Program Length: 12 months, 3 semesters
  • Application Deadline: December 1, 2025 (Round 1), January 10, 2026 (Round 2)
  • Degree earned: Master of Science
  • Internship: No
  • STEM-Designated: Yes

Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence Systems Management

Carnegie Mellon University is the #1 school in the U.S. for artificial intelligence education, and the new Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence Systems Management (AIM) program, housed in CMU's Heinz College, will teach you to put AI to work. Heinz College has the blend of faculty, coursework, and history of interdisciplinary instruction to attract and educate these future leaders, a blend no other institution can offer. 

In this 12-month, three-semester program, Heinz College's robust industry partnerships lead to hands-on learning opportunities that allow you to apply your coursework to a real-world problem and gain an advantage in the job market. We are also home to two research centers, the Block Center for Technology and Society and the PwC Digital Transformation and Innovation Center, that connect students with external organizations for hands-on projects and internships.

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AI Systems Management Fall Visitation

Friday, November 21, 8:30am - 5:00pm (EST)

Join us for an immersive event designed to give you a comprehensive view of graduate life at Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy.

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During your time in Heinz College's AI Masters' program, you can expect to work with real-world clients and solve problems like these:

  • Building an AI-powered content moderation system for social media platforms 
  • Building secure large language models using open-source frameworks
  • Using machine learning to categorize Major League Baseball game footage
  • Safeguarding critical infrastructure, from power grids and water supplies to voter rolls
  • Using AI and ML to analyze banking data and reduce risk while bolstering growth

AI Master's at CMU

At Heinz College, AI management is about learning to learn.

I think the number one thing that I personally appreciate about Heinz and CMU is the fact that they are so quick with refreshing their syllabi. As soon as generative AI came out, the next semester, Heinz had classes on Gen AI, LLMs and AI operations, which was insane because it was pretty new. For me, one key factor was getting that early advantage in learning about these technologies of the future from great faculty. These faculty have years of experience in the field and it’s been great to learn firsthand from people who are so passionate about what they do. Atharva Joshi | Heinz '23, Project Manager - AI & Data Analytics at L'Oreal

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The block Center: Ai for good

The Block Center for Technology and Society provides an outlet for students and faculty to study the effects of AI implementation. Focused on responsible deployment of AI and its impact on the future of work, the Block Center brings together faculty from across Carnegie Mellon. Recent projects include:

  • Creating working groups for the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) to educate them on how AI will impact their work in advance of their labor negotiations with the studios; 
  • A student-created Capstone project that helped the Pennsylvania Governor's office implement generative AI.

Learn more about the Block Center.

Heinz College Dean Ramayya Krishnan testifies before Congress.

Impact

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