Why choose MPS in Applied AI at Northeastern University?
Ranked #54 nationally (2025) and #1 in the US for Co-op Programs (2024), Northeastern University’s MPS in Applied AI offers experiential, multidisciplinary learning with concentrations in Finance, HR, Business Ventures, and Healthcare, preparing graduates for the evolving AI landscape.
Online Duration
8 Months
On-Campus Duration
15 Months
Internship
Co-op Included
Research
R1 Designated
Earn your degree from Northeastern - Ranked 54 in the US and #1 for Co-op.
Accelerate your career with expertise in today’s most in-demand fields.
AI for 3D Imaging
Conversational AI and Chatbots
Machine Learning for Cybersecurity
Turn credits into milestones with an industry-shaped curriculum built for real-world skills.
1. Data Analysis in Excel
Introduction to Excel
Data Analysis in Excel I: Function,Formula & Chart
Data Analysis in Excel II: Pivots and Lookups
2. Analytics Problem Solving
CRISP-DM Framework
Business and Data Understanding
Data Prep, Modelling, Evaluation & Deployment
350+
Hours of Learning
30+
Live Sessions
7+
Case Study/Projects
3+
Tools & Softwares
1. Core Requirements [12 Credits]
Applied Artificial Intelligence* (3 credits)
Applied Machine Learning* (3 credits)
Applied Natural Language Processing*(3 credits)
Applied Computer Vision (3 credits)
2. Restricted Electives [6 Credits]
Applied Deep Learning (3 credits)
Recommender System (3 credits)
Prompt Engineering (3 credits)
Generative Artificial Intelligence (3 credits)
Applied Reinforcement Learning (3 credits)
Applied Quantum AI (3 credits)
Applied Blockchain AI (3 credits)
AI for Autonomous Systems (3 credits)
Special Research Topics in AI** (3 credits)
3. Capstone [4 Credits]
*6 credits are waived upon successful completion of IIIT Bangalore's ACPDS core courses - Data Toolkit and Machine Learning I.
**3 additional credits are waived upon choosing either of AML-NLP or AML-Deep Learning elective from IIITB- ACPDS.
Accelerate your study abroad journey to outperform peers in the nearest campus intake* with advanced academic standing.
Significantly reduce tuition costs while gaining a world-class degree, global exposure, and strong career outcomes.
₹47.5 Lakhs ($54,332)
₹35 Lakhs ($40,000)
Merit-based
~₹82.5 Lakhs
Online Fee:
₹5.25 Lakhs ($6,035)
On Campus Fee:
₹32 Lakhs ($36,754)
Savings of ~₹10.2 Lakhs
On-Shore:
₹21.8 Lakhs ($25,000)
Savings of ~₹13.1 Lakhs
Merit-based
up to $6,000
~₹59.2 Lakhs
Savings of ~₹23.2 Lakhs
Check academic, language & work experience requirements to determine your eligibility for this study abroad program.
Maximize your earning potential and get the same global career outcomes at an affordable cost.
Total Expense
Over 2 years
₹59.2 Lakhs
Total Earnings
In 3 years
₹2.4 Cr
Disclaimers
Important notes
1}Returns are calculated considering students work throughout the length of the PSW Visa.
2}Salary and stipend figures are approximate and represent a median value.
3}This is not a financial offering. Any references to returns are illustrative and indicate how you may potentially benefit from the Program.
4}The amounts shown are approximate values and may differ based on various factors. Living costs are approximately calculated for the length of on-shore component in/outside the campus.
5}Internship duration may vary from 3-6 months, wage/hour is taken as ~ $15/hour for internship stipend.
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Living Cost
$20,000 per annum
upGrad Students
150+
upGrad USP
Scholarship, Alumni Support
$69,224
Avg salary
per annum
9,000+
Job
openings
Business Analysts are responsible for decoding data, bridging ideas to action, and crafting smart solutions to drive career growth in business.
$115,046
Avg salary
per annum
17,000+
Job
openings
ML Engineers are responsible to design, build, and deploy models, refine algorithms, ensure data quality, and deliver scalable AI solutions.
$99,148
Avg salary
per annum
11,000+
Job
openings
Data Scientists are responsible to analyze complex data, build predictive models, extract insights, and support data-driven business decisions.
$63,040
Avg salary
per annum
300+
Job
openings
Marketing Analysts are responsible to study market trends, evaluate campaign performance, interpret consumer data, and provide actionable insights.
$95,085
Avg salary
per annum
4000+
Job
openings
Data Engineers are responsible to design, build, and maintain data pipelines, ensure data quality, optimize storage, and enable reliable analytics.
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Everything you need to know about pathway program at Northeastern University, USA.
The MPS in Applied AI program at Northeastern University offers the option to study at different campuses, including Portland, with an estimated annual living cost of $24,000 USD.
All students in the USA with a valid F-1 Visa are not eligible to work off-campus. Rather, such students are eligible to work on-campus as graduate assistants or research assistants or other on-campus ad-hoc jobs and receive compensation, beginning in their first semester. The list of available positions will be provided in advance of the Fall semester (please note the number of these positions are limited and not guaranteed).
Yes, upGrad will help you prepare for the English proficiency test to establish your current English proficiency to be eligible for the master's program in the USA.
Northeastern University offers 3 intakes for students coming through the accelerator route. The first intake of the year will be the January (spring) intake and the second intake of the year will be April and third intake will be September (Fall). Though the application process for Northeastern University will start during the IIIT Bangalore online program, you will be able to go to Northeastern University in the nearest intake which is at least 3 months away from completion of your IIIT Bangalore program.
upGrad will apply for you to Northeastern University once all the documents are provided by you (as given in the offer letter issued to you by upGrad). Apart from the documents mentioned in the offer letter of Northeastern University you will have to give proof of English proficiency for application of admission in Northeastern University. upGrad will support you to get your English proficiency scores within 3 months of the start of the batch to accelerate this process.
This program is right for:
To be eligible for the program, the following criteria need to be fulfilled:
For IIIT Bangalore:
For Northeastern University:
A relevant professional work experience is recommended but not required.
Yes, you can transfer to the university but you will not be eligible for the credit transfer process. Any decision(s) pertaining to the credit transfer in that case will be at the sole discretion of the university you are transferring to. Nevertheless, you will be eligible to enroll into the full course.
There are 4 simple steps in the Admission Process which is detailed as.
Step 1- Complete Application -Complete your application and submit the required details. The Admissions Committee will then review your application - which include your work experience & educational background.
Step 2- Apply for the Scholarship- Submit your Statement of Purpose to join a IIITB program.
Step 3- Get Shortlisted & Receive the Offer Letter- Upon qualifying, an Offer Letter will be sent to you confirming your admission to the course.
Step 4- Block your Seat - Block your seat with an initial payment of INR 25,000 to enroll into the Program. Begin your leadership journey.
At least 12-15 hours per week of time commitment is expected to be able to graduate from the program.
Peer-to-peer discussion forum where you can post your queries and your peers/faculty/teaching assistants answer your queries within a day. Regular Q&A sessions with faculty to get clarification on conceptual doubts.
0% EMI with Third Party Credit Facilitators /Credit card option availability will vary program wise.
1. Which banks allow using 0% Credit card EMI or Credit card EMI?
No cost EMI is available on credit cards from all major banks (American Express, Bank of Baroda, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, IndusInd Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, RBL Bank, Standard Chartered, Axis Bank, Yes Bank, State Bank of India, CITIBANK and HSBC)
2. Is there any minimum transaction limit ?
Yes. 50000 is the minimum.
3. Standard Chartered Bank offers 18 or 24 months No Cost EMI ?
No. ONLY 12 months is available irrespective of the Program enrolled.
4. Will I have to pay any extra amount for the EMI transaction?
If you are availing 0% credit card EMI, upGrad will not charge any processing fees or down payment for these transactions. Your bank may levy GST or other taxes on the interest component of the EMI.
5. Are there any fees or down payment?
Certain banks charge nominal processing fees between INR 99 - 500 on 0% Credit Card EMI transaction. If charged, will be billed in the first repayment installment.
6. Can I use my International credit card for 0% credit EMI or Credit Card EMI?
Only the Indian bank credit cards can be used. But you can pay the amount using the Credit card option in one shot / part payments, and later you can convert into EMI from your respective bank. The tenures and interest charged will depend on your bank. upGrad will not charge any processing fees or down payment for these transactions, this will be purely between you and your bank.
7. Are there any charges in case I opt for cancellation/refund from the course after paying balance with no cost EMI ?
Yes, there will be additional charges to the extent of interest paid by the upGrad to the bank, you will be refunded only Principal amount, i.e. the amount actually deducted/blocked from your card. This deduction will be in addition to the amount mentioned in the refund policy shared with your offer letter.
8. Can I Pay Using Multiple Credit Cards ?
Multiple cards can be used to complete the payments using Part payment option make sure to inform the student, minimum transaction is INR 50000 to opt for 0% CC EMI E.g. Amount to be paid: 150000. I can pay using 2 Credit cards. Yes, Example :
HDFC Card – Part payment – INR 100000
ICICI Card – Part payment – INR 50000
9. How can I opt for Credit card EMI if my bank is not listed in the 0% Credit card EMI or Credit card EMI?
You can pay the amount using the Credit card option in one shot / part payments, and later you can convert into EMI from your respective bank. The tenures and interest charged will depend on your bank. upGrad will not charge any processing fees or down payment for these transactions.
10. Why is the entire amount blocked on my credit card?
Initially your bank will block the entire amount from your available purchase limit and from your next billing cycle, you will be charged the EMI amount. As you start paying your EMI, your credit limit will be released accordingly. For example, if you have made a payment of ₹100000 on 6-months EMI and your credit limit is ₹200,000 then initially your bank will block your credit limit by ₹100000. After payment of your first month EMI of Rs.15000, the blocked amount will come down to ₹85000.
11. Why is interest getting charged on No Cost EMI?
Your bank will charge you interest. However, this interest charge has been provided to you as an upfront discount at the time of your payment, effectively giving you the benefit of a No cost EMI. The total amount paid during the entire EMI tenure to the bank will be equal to the amount to be paid to upGrad.
Eg. Amount payable to upGrad: INR 405000
Let's say Amount deducted at the time of transaction: INR 379850 (Principal amount) Bank charges interest of 12-15% per annum on INR 379850
[Note: Interest factor is reducing rate and not Flat rate]
EMI AMOUNT = INR 33750 x 12 = INR 405000
Effectively, you have taken loan on 379,850 instead of 405,000
Refund Policy:
Deferral Policy: (Pre- Program Commencement)
Deferral Policy: (Post Program Commencement)
Deferral policy applicable only for International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore (“IIIT Bangalore”)
• The first deferral request to any program offered by IIIT Bangalore (pre-program commencement or post-program commencement) shall be free for one time.
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