Artificial Intelligence Track

Program Description

This track leads to a Master of Science degree in Artificial Intelligence at UTSA. This program offers integrated studies involving software and hardware. A thesis option is available for students who wish to have research experience. Three concentrations are available including Analytics, Computer Science and Intelligent and Autonomous Systems. The Master’s in AI is an umbrella interdisciplinary program with courses drawn from three departments: Department of Computer Science, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Management Science & Statistics. It offers three concentrations: Analytics, Computer Science, and Intelligent and Autonomous Systems. Curated AI courses provide the students with a repertoire of AI skills and tools for effectively solving problems in a specific domain and extend the knowledge to advance their own respective disciplines and prepare graduate students in a multidisciplinary AI training environment that supports industry-readiness in AI sub-fields. The Master's degree program offers thesis and non-thesis options that allow students to gain valuable experiences in cutting-edge research. The research activities and experimental facilities have been well-supported by various basic and applied research grants.

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Learn more about this UTSA Graduate Program:

Now Accepting Applications:
 
2025-2026



Graduate Admission Requirements

Graduate Admission requirements vary by program. Please check your individual degree program for more details.

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
  • 1-Semester Pathway: TOEFL iBT 71 or equivalent
  • 2-Semester Pathway: TOEFL iBT 61 or equivalent

To apply for the Graduate Pathway, you must submit the following:

  • Graduate School Application: 2025-2026
  • Non-Refundable Application Fee: $90
  • Official TOEFL / IELTS Test Scores / Duolingo
  • Passport & Confirmation of Financial Resources (after program admission)

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For complete details: Graduate Admissions Checklist

For important deadlines: Graduate Application Deadline

If you need assistance with your application, contact English Language Center at: englishlanguagecenter@utsa.edu


Sample Course Maps - M.S. in Artificial Intelligence

[Sample Course Map] Graduate Program: Artificial Intelligence Track, 2 Semester

2-Semester Pathway
Course Map

Program Components

9 credit hours apply from pathway toward degree completion (M.S. in Artificial Intelligence)
21 credit hours remaining toward degree completion (M.S. in Artificial Intelligence)

 

Entry requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in related field of study
  • TOEFL iBT 61 or equivalent
  • Meet admission requirements for track
Semester 1 Progression Requirements
  • 80% or above in all non-credit courses
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA in all credit-bearing courses

These courses are delivered through the UTSA English Language Center and are required to develop English proficiency

Course Title ELC hours
Credit-bearing hours
Communication for Academic Discourse 3
Reading for Academic Success II 3
Student Success I 3
CS 5233 Artificial Intelligence 3
Total 12
Semester 2
Course Title ELC hours
Credit-bearing hours
Advanced Communication 3
Writing for Academic Success 3
Student Success II 3
EE 5263 Topics in Digital Signal Processing and Digital Filtering  3
EE 5993 AI Practicum 3
Total 15

[Sample Course Map] Graduate Program: Artificial Intelligence Track, 1 Semester
1-Semester Pathway
Course Map

Program Components

6 credit hours apply from Pathway toward degree completion (M.S. in Artificial Intelligence)
24 credit hours remaining toward degree completion (M.S. in Artificial Intelligence)

Entry requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in related field of study
  • TOEFL iBT 71 or equivalent
  • Meet admission requirements for track
Semester 1 Progression Requirements
  • 80% or above in all non-credit courses
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA in all credit-bearing courses

These courses are delivered through the UTSA English Language Center and are required to develop English proficiency

Course Title ELC hours
Credit-bearing hours
Advanced Communication 3
Writing for Academic Success 3
Student Success II 3
CS 5233 Artificial Intelligence 3
EE 5263 Topics in Digital Signal Processing and Digital Filtering 3
Total 15

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Tuition & Fees

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