Program Details
Artificial Intelligence (B.S.)
Bachelor of ScienceMarymount University
Marymount's Artificial Intelligence (AI)) program recognizes the increasing focus on the use of artificial intelligence techniques in government, business, and society. This major prepares students to be developers and software engineers in the growing and exciting artificial intelligence/machine learning ecosystem. The AI program provides the following: A solid foundation of technology, computer science, cloud computing, and data science; concepts that form the basis of AI applications in today's world; Specific skills in developing AI and ML applications across a wide range of platforms, in government, in finance, in science and in society to name a few; Specific skills in advanced AI uses such as in computer visions and robotics, from manufacturing to self-driving cars; A focus on ethics and the concept of trustworthy and explainable AI and the ability to communicate the workings of AI to the end user; and Learning new methodologies and technologies as they arise.
Program Overview & Guidance

Program Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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Considerations for Selecting Degree | Our digital ecosystem is constantly evolving with new technologies constantly evolving, one of the most important of these today is artificial intelligence (predictive and generative). This program combines the fields of computer science, mathematics and data science to create an innovative series of courses that prepares students for jobs that create or use artificial intelligence applications. This program is for developers who are forward thinking technically but are also socially aware, focusing on trustworthy and explainable AI products to improve the lives of others. |
Considerations When Selecting Courses |
Students should have a technical background, including a solid foundation in applied mathematics, particularly statistics. The technical background can be from information technology or mathematics but computer science is preferred, including classes such as CSC 200; CSC 201; CSC 202; MTH 245; MTH 263 and MTH 264; or MTH 271 and MTH272.
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Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses | This is a new program in Fall 2023 designed to prepare students for the advancing field of artificial intelligence (AI). |
Doing More With Your Degree | There is overlap with several other majors and minors in the School of Technology and Innovation. Students can complete double majors in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Cybersecurity. They may also do minors in AI and Robotics, Cloud Computing, Data Science, and Computer Science, all maximizing their ability to get that job in the advancing technology marketplace. |
Program Successes & Highlights | While this is a new program, we do have several students who have graduated with a BS in Information Technology, with a minor in Data Science, who have exciting positions in industry including developing artificial intelligence applications. This program is based on their experience and the growing impact of artificial intelligence in our daily lives. This is an evolving job market. |
Program Credit Requirements

The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Applicable Admissions Agreements

The table below lists admissions agreements between Marymount University and partner institutions that may guarantee admission to this program if you meet the required criteria. Click on the title name of the agreement to view a summary of those criteria.
Institution Name | Type | Title |
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Northern Virginia Community College | GAA | Guaranteed Transfer Partnership Agreement between Marymount University and Northern Virginia Community College |
You can view the full text of these Agreements in the Resource Center
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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Associate Transfer Degree Completion | Completion of a transfer-oriented associates degree program will fulfill the majority of the university's Liberal Arts Core (general education) requirements but may not fulfill specific departmental requirements or prerequisites for the major. Students will be required to complete a designated theology course at Marymount. Marymount also accepts the UCGS and Passport programs to meet Liberal Arts Core requirements. |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | Completion of a transfer-oriented associates degree program will fulfill the majority of the university's Liberal Arts Core (general education) requirements but may not fulfill specific departmental requirements or prerequisites for the major. Students will be required to complete a designated theology course at Marymount. Marymount also accepts the UCGS and Passport programs to meet Liberal Arts Core requirements. |
Credit for Prior Learning | Marymount participates in a number of programs that award credit to students for achievement or work experience. See Other Credit-Acquisition Opportunities in our university catalog (https://marymount.edu/catalogs/) for more information. |
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College Level Information

College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
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Is This College Right For Me? | At Marymount, we understand that the path to a four-year degree is not always straight. Deciding to transfer is a big decision, and Marymount is here to help. As a transfer-friendly university, we offer transfer visit days and an online database to check which of your credits will transfer. We encourage you to visit campus to learn why more than 250 students transfer to Marymount annually. With transfer merit scholarships and guaranteed housing for transfer strudent, we invite you to connect with our team to learn more about our inclusive community in Arlington, Virginia. |
Transfer Student Catalog Year | Catalog year is determined by first semester of attendance |
First Year Student Catalog Year | Catalog year is determined by first semester of attendance |
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions | Students apply as a regular transfer applicant |
Where Can This Degree Transfer

Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level | Delivery Mode |
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Randolph-Macon College | Computer Science (BS) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
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15-2051.01 | Business Intelligence Analysts | Produce financial and market intelligence by querying data repositories and generating periodic reports. Devise methods for identifying data patterns and trends in available information sources. | Computer and Mathematical Occupations |
15-2051.02 | Clinical Data Managers | Apply knowledge of health care and database management to analyze clinical data, and to identify and report trends. | Computer and Mathematical Occupations |
25-1021.00 | Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Teach courses in computer science. May specialize in a field of computer science, such as the design and function of computers or operations and research analysis. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
15-1221.00 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software. | Computer and Mathematical Occupations |
15-2051.00 | Data Scientists | Develop and implement a set of techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software. Apply data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning to extract and analyze information from large structured and unstructured datasets. Visualize, interpret, and report data findings. May create dynamic data reports. | Computer and Mathematical Occupations |
15-1252.00 | Software Developers | Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Update software or enhance existing software capabilities. May work with computer hardware engineers to integrate hardware and software systems, and develop specifications and performance requirements. May maintain databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team. | Computer and Mathematical Occupations |
Cost To Complete
