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Online Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Artificial Intelligence
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
Why earn a bachelor’s degree in artificial intelligence?
The Strayer BS in Information Technology with a concentration in Artificial Intelligence is designed to help students gain a solid understanding of AI concepts and their practical applications. Students can also earn an undergraduate certificate in AI by choosing course CIS365 - Advanced AI Applications as an elective.
Program details
What does a Bachelor of Science in IT, Artificial Intelligence involve?
The Artificial Intelligence BSIT Program Concentration is designed for students who are interested in gaining a solid understanding of AI concepts and their practical applications. Through a combination of theoretical concepts, hands-on programming exercises, and practical applications, students will develop the skills necessary to understand, implement, and apply AI techniques and tools effectively.
Is a BS in IT, Artificial Intelligence good to have? It depends on what you learn.
- Develop programming skills necessary for AI applications using the Python programming language.
- Gain proficiency in writing Python code to solve AI-related problems.
- Learn techniques for designing prompts, understanding their impact on model performance and leveraging prompts for various AI applications.
- Apply essential Python concepts, data types and control structures.
- Develop practical skills through hands-on exercises using AI tools and frameworks.
- Apply essential Python libraries and frameworks used in AI development to solve AI-related problems.
Class size varies based on course objectives and the teaching demands on faculty of the subject matter.
How long does it take to get a BS in IT degree?
- There are 40 11-week courses in this program.
- Overall program length depends on how many courses you take at a time.
- Strayer University credits are expressed in quarter hours.
- One quarter hour of credit is granted for the successful completion of 10 contact hours per course.
- The standard requirement for a 4.5 credit hour course is for students to spend 13.5 hours in weekly work, which includes in-classroom and out-of-classroom work regardless of delivery mode. For each week of a quarter, one hour of classroom or online course activity and a minimum of two hours of outside study/preparation time per credit hour are built into the design of each course. Using this formula, Strayer University course design meets applicable regulatory standards. This includes preparation, activities and evaluation over ten weeks for a total of 135 hours of student work.
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86
of Bachelor of Science in Information Technology alumni agree that Strayer was the right choice for earning their degree.
Alumni Survey 2022
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Program cost breakdown
In most cases, the Strayer BS program consists of 40 courses, with the price of $1,525 per course in tuition. There are additional fees for textbooks and supplies, a $65 technology fee each term, and a one-time $150 degree conferral fee.
Transfer credits
Courses from another institution may be eligible for transfer to Strayer, which can reduce the number of courses you need to graduate and your overall tuition. Bachelor’s students can transfer up to 28 classes toward the bachelor’s degree (if approved). Strayer’s transfer credit page has more information as well as a tool to estimate how many transfer credits you may be able to apply to your Strayer degree program.
Scholarships and financial aid
There are a number of financial aid options worth exploring on our financial aid page. To apply for federal aid, prospective students should fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Stafford loans are available for graduate study. These are direct unsubsidized loans, not based on financial need. Unlike subsidized loans, Stafford loan interest will accrue while in the program. Making interest payments while in school will help reduce the amount of principal that would otherwise build up.
There are also scholarships and private loans available for Strayer students.
Save up to $15,250 on your Strayer bachelor’s degree by accessing your general education courses through our affiliate, Sophia.*
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Courses from another institution may be eligible for transfer to Strayer, which can reduce the number of courses you need to graduate and your overall tuition. Bachelor’s students can transfer up to 28 classes toward the bachelor’s degree (if approved). Strayer’s transfer credit page has more information as well as a tool to estimate how many transfer credits you may be able to apply to your Strayer degree program.
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Private loans
Nonfederal loans may pay the difference between the cost of attendance and the total of loans and grants received from other tuition assistance programs. The terms and conditions of federal loans are often more favorable than private loans and should be considered before exploring private loans.
Military tuition assistance
Scholarships are offered to eligible students currently serving in the military as well as military spouses. Strayer is also approved by Veterans Affairs to accept and process veteran education benefits. Learn more about Strayer’s active military assistance program here.
Veteran benefits
In addition to participating fully in the Yellow Ribbon Program, Strayer is approved by Veterans Affairs to accept and process veteran education benefits. Student veterans can receive transfer credit for eligible military training and life experiences.
Courses
What coursework do you need to get a BS in IT with a concentration in Artificial Intelligence?
A Strayer BS in IT can help you develop a broad skill set both in business and IT with an emphasis on the latest artificial intelligence fundamentals. View all courses.
What is a minor in college?
A minor is a group of five courses in a select subject area that can add depth to your resume and round out your degree. Pursuing a minor offers you the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills in a secondary area of interest outside of your major and concentration.
How does a minor work?
Since you can use elective courses to complete a minor, in some cases you may not have to spend extra time or money on additional courses to complete your degree. Keep in mind that courses used to complete your major can’t be applied toward a minor.
Should you get a minor in college?
Getting a minor can help give you professional skills. It demonstrates your forward thinking, self-motivation and organization – all valuable skills in the workplace.
Sample courses
Being an effective communicator is an essential skill for any profession. In this course, you will learn the secrets to writing, listening, and speaking with credibility in order to share your voice with the world.
This course provides an overview of artificial intelligence, exploring its history, applications and impact on various industries. The course also covers ethical considerations and societal implications of AI. Practical exercises using popular AI tools and frameworks will provide hands-on experience.
This course introduces learners to the concept of prompt engineering, a crucial aspect of building AI models that understand and generate human-like text. They will explore techniques for prompt design, optimization, and fine-tuning, with an emphasis on natural language processing tasks. Students will learn techniques for designing prompts, understanding their impact on model performance and leveraging prompts for various AI applications. Prerequisite: CIS211
This course focuses on developing programming skills necessary for AI applications using the Python programming language. Students will learn Python programming techniques and libraries commonly used in AI development and they will gain proficiency in writing Python code to solve AI related problems. Prerequisites: CIS261 and CIS211
In this course, students will explore advanced concepts and architectures, including feedforward neural networks, convolutional neural networks for computer vision, recurrent neural networks for natural language processing and sequence modeling. Practical implementation of deep learning models using popular frameworks will be emphasized. Prerequisite: CIS363
Certification offering: Certification availability is subject to change.
Course preparation requirements: Course may require that prerequisites are satisfied through completion of a course at Strayer University, transfer credit or review of previous certifications earned. Contact a dean, advisor or coach for additional information.
86
of Bachelor of Science in Information Technology alumni agree that Strayer was the right choice for earning their degree.
Alumni Survey 2022
Career exploration
What can you do with a BS in Information Technology with a concentration in Artificial Intelligence?
Your education can help you pursue your professional and personal goals. While Strayer cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific career outcome, such as a job title, promotion or salary increase, we encourage you to explore the potential impact you can have in the information technology field.
Versatile skills for your future
The artificial intelligence concentration can provide the skills to help you understand, implement and apply AI techniques and tools effectively.
In addition, students who complete this concentration will be prepared to:
- Create and modify software systems.
- Evaluate software system designs using scientific analysis and mathematical models.
- Identify software specifications and requirements by analyzing project data.
- Oversee and set up software system installations.
- Set up data for analysis.
- Share project details with the necessary staff.
- Solve problems in scientific or applied fields using statistical methods and math principles.
- Update current software to boost performance, fix errors or upgrade interfaces.
86
of Strayer bachelor’s alumni agree that Strayer was the right choice for earning their degree.
Strayer Alumni Survey, 2022
Admissions
Bachelor’s in IT admission requirements
Before you can pursue your bachelor’s degree, you have to enroll at Strayer. Here’s what you need to get started for admission to the university.
A completed application and enrollment agreement, as applicable
A diploma from an approved high school or its equivalent
Official copies of transcripts from all other colleges or universities attended
A valid, current and legible government-issued photo ID
Learn more about the admission process at Strayer. Students applying to Washington, D.C., or New Jersey campuses must provide proof of proper immunization.
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