{"id":9402,"date":"2026-04-08T11:53:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T15:53:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/?post_type=program-page&#038;p=9402"},"modified":"2026-04-09T09:48:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T13:48:20","slug":"artificial-intelligence-certificate","status":"publish","type":"program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/artificial-intelligence-certificate\/","title":{"rendered":"Artificial Intelligence (AI) Systems (Certificate)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='program-hero'><div class='top-part'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><div class='content-area'><h1 id=\"content-start\">Artificial Intelligence (AI) Systems (Certificate)<\/h1><p class=\"program-info\"><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?program_type=certificate\">Certificate<\/a><\/p><div class='image-holder'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2203602655.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2203602655.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Student working on a computer with robotic parts on their desk.\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='bottom-part'><div class='wrapper'><div class='content-area'>\n<h2>Artificial Intelligence Systems<\/h2>\n<p>Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept\u2014it is actively shaping how industries operate and innovate. Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ\u2019s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Systems Graduate Certificate is designed for students and professionals who want to build real, applied expertise in how AI systems are designed, developed and deployed.<\/p>\n<p>This 12-credit program focuses on the full lifecycle of AI systems, from foundational concepts and machine learning to deep learning and real-world system design. Students gain hands-on experience working with modern tools, algorithms and platforms while developing the skills needed to build scalable, efficient and responsible AI solutions.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you are a current graduate student or a working professional with a STEM background, this certificate helps you strengthen your technical skillset and apply AI in practical, career-relevant ways across industries such as technology, healthcare, finance and beyond.<\/p>\n<h3>Program Highlights<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Hands-on, project-based learning focused on real-world applications<\/li>\n<li>Strong emphasis on AI systems design, not just theory<\/li>\n<li>Hybrid format designed for working professionals<\/li>\n<li>Built-in collaboration with industry input and workforce needs<\/li>\n<li>Stackable credentials that complement graduate degrees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/graduate.montclair.edu\/apply\/\">Apply Now<\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/graduate.montclair.edu\/register\/grad-inquiry\">Request Info<\/a><\/span><\/p><br \/>\n<\/div><aside><p><strong>Program Format<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?modality=hybrid\">Hybrid<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Start Date<\/strong><br \/>Fall 2026<\/p><p><strong>College or School<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?college=csam\">College of Science and Mathematics<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Area of Study<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?area_of_study=business-mathematics-and-technology\">Business, Mathematics and Technology<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Cost Information<\/strong><br \/>~$10,900 total (based on ~$909\/credit \u00d7 12 credits)<\/p><p><span class='prpl-button full-width'><a href=\"https:\/\/graduate.montclair.edu\/portal\/graduate-events\">Upcoming Admissions Events<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/aside><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Program Features and Highlights<\/h2>\n<p>When taking the course you will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gain hands-on experience building and deploying AI systems<\/li>\n<li>Learn machine learning and deep learning techniques applied across industries such as technology, healthcare, finance, and business analytics<\/li>\n<li>Develop skills in AI system architecture, scalability and performance<\/li>\n<li>Work on real-world projects using modern AI tools and platforms<\/li>\n<li>Designed for both graduate students and working professionals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h3>Curriculum Overview<\/h3>\n<table class=\"responsive-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Semester<\/th>\n<th>Course Name<\/th>\n<th>Credits<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Fall<\/td>\n<td>CSIT 513: Foundations of AI Systems<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fall<\/td>\n<td>CSIT 598: Machine Learning<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Spring<\/td>\n<td>CSIT 599: Deep Learning<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Spring<\/td>\n<td>CSIT 656: AI Systems Design and Applications<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Admission Requirements<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Equivalent of a U.S. bachelor\u2019s degree<\/li>\n<li>Applicants with non-U.S. degrees: Please visit the <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/graduate\/how-to-apply\/international-applicants\/\" target=\"_blank\">international applicants page<\/a> to review U.S. degree equivalency information.<\/li>\n<li>*Students seeking an F1\/J1 visa are not eligible for this certificate program unless they are currently pursuing a master\u2019s degree at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ and are able to simultaneously pursue both programs while maintaining their student visa requirements.<\/li>\n<li>Bridge coursework may be required to ensure readiness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Application Checklist<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Online Application:<a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/graduate.montclair.edu\/apply\/\" target=\"_blank\"> Submit application<\/a> and $60 non-refundable fee (or waiver if applicable).<\/li>\n<li>Transcript: One from each college attended.<\/li>\n<li>Resume<\/li>\n<li>GRE \/ GMAT: Optional<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Career Outcomes<\/h2>\n<h3>Career Paths<\/h3>\n<p>Graduates of this program are prepared for roles such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>AI Engineer<\/li>\n<li>Data Scientist<\/li>\n<li>Machine Learning Engineer<\/li>\n<li>Software Developer (AI-focused)<\/li>\n<li>AI Systems Analyst<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Industries include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Technology and software development<\/li>\n<li>Healthcare and biotech<\/li>\n<li>Finance and business analytics<\/li>\n<li>Manufacturing and logistics<\/li>\n<li>Government and public sector<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\"><br \/>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column two-fifths\">\n<h2>Related Programs<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column three-fifths\">\n<p><div class=\"related-program-container\"><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/ms-computer-science\/\" class=\"name\">Computer Science<\/a><span class=\"program-info\"><span class=\"program-info\">MS &bull; Master's<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/ms-data-science\/\" class=\"name\">Data Science<\/a><span class=\"program-info\"><span class=\"program-info\">MS &bull; Master's<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/ms-information-technology\/\" class=\"name\">Information Technology<\/a><span class=\"program-info\"><span class=\"program-info\">MS &bull; Master's<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/ms-cybersecurity\/\" class=\"name\">Cybersecurity<\/a><span class=\"program-info\"><span class=\"program-info\">MS &bull; Master's<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Featured Faculty<\/h2>\n<p class='a11y-label'><!-- fetch new: 216.93 ms --><!-- decode:  0.05 ms --><!-- output:  0.04 ms --><\/p><ul class=\"profile-grid\"><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Constantine Coutras profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/5710\/user\/img1179.jpeg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/5710\/user\/img1179.jpeg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~coutrasc\">Constantine Coutras<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Professor<\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:coutrasc@montclair.edu\">coutrasc@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"no-photo\"><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~shiy\">Yikang Shi<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Assistant Teaching Professor<\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:shiy@montclair.edu\">shiy@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"program-contact-band\"><div class=\"background-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<h2>Questions? We&#8217;re Here to Help.<\/h2>\n<p>Connect with our enrollment teams for personalized guidance on admission requirements, the application process, key dates, and your next steps toward enrollment.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"contact-card-holder\"><\/div><div class=\"contact-card\"><div class=\"narrative\"><p class=\"name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/graduate\/\">Office of Graduate Admissions<\/a><\/p>Get guidance on every step of the application process, from admission requirements and deadlines to transcripts, test scores and next steps toward enrollment. The Office of Graduate Admissions provides the information and resources needed to put forward a strong application.<\/div><div class=\"details\"><ul class=\"contact-list\"><li><svg title=\"envelope icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 64l512 0 0 80L256 320 0 144 0 64zM0 448L0 182.8 237.9 346.4 256 358.8l18.1-12.5L512 182.8 512 448 0 448z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"mailto:graduate@montclair.edu\">graduate@montclair.edu<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"phone icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M164.9 24.6c-7.7-18.6-28-28.5-47.4-23.2l-88 24C12.1 30.2 0 46 0 64C0 311.4 200.6 512 448 512c18 0 33.8-12.1 38.6-29.5l24-88c5.3-19.4-4.6-39.7-23.2-47.4l-96-40c-16.3-6.8-35.2-2.1-46.3 11.6L304.7 368C234.3 334.7 177.3 277.7 144 207.3L193.3 167c13.7-11.2 18.4-30 11.6-46.3l-40-96z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"tel:973-655-5147\">973-655-5147<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"map icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M215.7 499.2C267 435 384 279.4 384 192C384 86 298 0 192 0S0 86 0 192c0 87.4 117 243 168.3 307.2c12.3 15.3 35.1 15.3 47.4 0zM192 128a64 64 0 1 1 0 128 64 64 0 1 1 0-128z\"><\/path><\/svg>The Graduate School, 4th Floor<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"contact-card\"><div class=\"narrative\"><p class=\"name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/school-of-computing\/\">Program Coordinator: Constantine Coutras<\/a><\/p>Explore the curriculum, faculty, research and outcomes. The Program Coordinator can help you connect the program to your goals.<\/div><div class=\"details\"><ul class=\"contact-list\"><li><svg title=\"envelope icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 64l512 0 0 80L256 320 0 144 0 64zM0 448L0 182.8 237.9 346.4 256 358.8l18.1-12.5L512 182.8 512 448 0 448z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"mailto:coutrasc@montclair.edu\">coutrasc@montclair.edu<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"map icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M215.7 499.2C267 435 384 279.4 384 192C384 86 298 0 192 0S0 86 0 192c0 87.4 117 243 168.3 307.2c12.3 15.3 35.1 15.3 47.4 0zM192 128a64 64 0 1 1 0 128 64 64 0 1 1 0-128z\"><\/path><\/svg>Center for Computing and Information Science 227A<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin next-steps\">\n\t<div class=\"text-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"prpl-row\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"next-steps-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Next Steps<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Wherever you learn\u2014on campus or online\u2014Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ offers the programs, community and support to help you reach your goals. 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