Artificial Intelligence Engineering (Manufacturing), MS
Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Engineering, Industrial Engineer, Machine Learning, Manufacturing, Natural Language Processing, Pattern recognition, Robotics, approved for STEM-OPT extension, ethics
Learn the advanced skills needed to apply artificial intelligence and machine learning in manufacturing. Take high-demand core courses and disciplinary electives, and you'll select a culminating experience that fits your needs so you can graduate in one to two years.
The Master of Science program in artificial intelligence engineering with a concentration in manufacturing combines advanced study in AI approaches with deep domain expertise in manufacturing engineering.
You learn how to develop AI tools, including machine learning, computer vision and natural language processing, to make production processes more efficient. This can be done through leveraging a variety of manufacturing data (sales, throughput, videos, images, etc.) to improve productivity, including predictive maintenance. You learn from a core curriculum spanning AI engineering foundations, AI systems and tools, data collection and evaluation for AI systems, as well as a required course on AI ethics and social responsibility. These classes are complemented by manufacturing-specific courses, such as manufacturing systems management, modern manufacturing methods, and metal additive manufacturing, to develop the advanced manufacturing systems essential to realize the promise of Industry 4.0.
This program may be eligible for an Optional Practical Training extension for up to 24 months. This OPT work authorization period may help international students gain skills and experience in the U.S. Those interested in an OPT extension should review ASU degrees that qualify for the STEM-OPT extension at ASU's International Students and Scholars Center website.
The OPT extension only applies to students on an F-1 visa and does not apply to students completing a degree through ASU Online.
- College/school:
Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
- Location: Polytechnic
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes
This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want the opportunity to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree. These programs feature the same high quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:
Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
30 credit hours and a thesis, or
30 credit hours including a portfolio, or
30 credit hours including the required applied project course (MFG 593)
Required Core (3 credit hours) AI Engineering Foundations (3 credit hours) AI Systems and Tools (3 credit hours) Data Collection and Evaluation for AI Systems (3 credit hours) Concentration (9 credit hours) Electives (3, 6 or 9 credit hours) Culminating Experience (0, 3 or 6 credit hours) Additional Curriculum Information
FSE 561 Artificial Intelligence Ethics and Social Responsibility (3)
MFG 523 Artificial Intelligence for Smart Manufacturing (3)
MFG coursework (6)
MFG 593 Applied Project (3)
MFG 599 Thesis (6)
portfolio (0)
Any additional core classes taken will be treated as electives. No class can be taken to satisfy both a core requirement and a concentration requirement. Additional electives are decided by the Graduate Program Committee.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
U.S.
applicants | International
applicants | English
proficiency
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in computing, engineering, mathematics, statistics, manufacturing or a related field from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
Applicants are required to submit:
- graduate admissions application and application fee
- official transcripts
- personal statement
- professional resume
- short-answer questions
- self-reported test scores
- unofficial transcripts
- proof of English proficiency
Additional Admission Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of current residency by scoring at least 4 on the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT)®, or a score of 80 if taken before January 21, 2026 in a testing center; 6.5 on the IELTS; or 105 on the Duolingo English test.
The professional resume should specify familiarity with Matlab, Python, SQL, R or other relevant programming skills.
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Manufacturing engineers with a background in AI can pursue opportunities in a variety of fields to develop, customize and apply AI systems and tools while taking ethical and societal considerations into account. These skills can be applied to industries including:
- data-driven modeling and simulation
- factory operations management
- industrial robotics
- microelectronics manufacturing
- smart automation
School of Manufacturing Systems and Networks
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msninfo@asu.edu
480-727-2097
Program term definitions
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
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The Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) provides a reduced tuition rate to non-resident graduate students who qualify. Visit the WRGP/WICHE webpage for more information: https://graduate.asu.edu/wiche.
