About Columbia Engineering Online
Since 1864, Columbia University’s Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science has helped advance engineering research and education. Based in New York City, the school brings together more than 250 faculty members and 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students focused on solving complex, real-world problems. Since the mid-1980s, Columbia Engineering has also been an early leader in remote and online learning, expanding access to graduate engineering programs for working professionals who cannot relocate or attend classes on campus.
A Program Designed For Working Professionals
Columbia Engineering’s Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (MSAI) helps working technical professionals deepen expertise and prepare for success in AI leadership roles. You move through the fully online program with an advanced cohort of peers and build mastery in machine learning, natural language processing, AI-related ethics, security and governance issues, and a chosen applied concentration. Electives offer the chance to specialize in areas such as finance and operations, advanced computing, and infrastructure, while an optional capstone experience gives you a chance to apply what you learn to finding solutions to modern business problems.
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The Columbia Engineering Advantage
Identical credentials
The diploma and transcript read Master of Science, Columbia University, the same as our on-campus program. There is no mention of online or distance education on the diploma or transcript.
Proven outcomes
Graduates in our programs routinely secure high-impact roles at leading companies in data science, product analytics, finance, consulting, and cutting-edge AI and ML fields.
Lifelong learning
Columbia Engineering alumni form a global network of leaders who use their expertise to solve the world’s most complex challenges.
Faculty Access & Dynamic Course Formats
All online students at Columbia benefit from:
- Ivy League faculty, real-time interaction: A blend of live (synchronous) sessions and pre-recorded (asynchronous) lectures, office hours, and direct interaction with Columbia Engineering faculty.
- Any-time learning: Courses designed for online learning, including high-quality lectures, hands-on assessments, and group projects.
- Project-based, industry-relevant work: A curriculum that integrates specialized coursework with an optional two-semester capstone, partnering you with industry leaders to engineer and test solutions for complex, real-world challenges.
Belonging to the Columbia Community
Online students are an important part of the Columbia Engineering and Columbia University ecosystem. Each online MSAI student will gain access to:
- Dedicated channels for informal networking
- Optional on-campus and regional meet-ups
- Membership in the Columbia Engineering Alumni Association, a 50,000-strong global network
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