Emerging Technologies, M.S.

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An "AI Degree" for Today’s World

In today's rapidly evolving world, artificial intelligence is no longer just a specialized field; it's a fundamental skill transforming every industry. To meet this growing demand, the pioneering M.S. in Emerging Technologies program, now available both on-campus and fully online, empowers you to design a personalized curriculum that aligns with your unique career aspirations while gaining the essential AI fluency the modern job market demands.

Our program emphasizes flexibility, allowing you to build your degree across cutting-edge fields. While a strong emphasis is placed on artificial intelligence, including a dedicated Machine Learning and AI concentration, you can choose from eight other technology-focused and high-value specializations such as cybersecurity, robotics, or user experience design. This interdisciplinary approach ensures you can apply AI within your specific area of interest, whether that's healthcare, finance, creative industries, or more traditional engineering fields. You'll also explore crucial topics like responsible AI and ethical decision-making, preparing you to lead in a technology-driven future.

In this 30-credit program, you have the autonomy to select concentrations and courses from across several academic departments at Tandon.

Why Choose NYU Tandon?

The Emerging Technologies M.S. program at Tandon allows you to develop your own unique cross-disciplinary path, integrating specialized learning from a variety of online courses and programs. This degree is inherently adaptable to the evolving AI-driven landscape, leading to new opportunities and career advancement within in-demand fields.

Students in the MS in Emerging Technologies program benefit from a deeply personalized experience. You'll be matched with a dedicated advisor who works with you one-on-one to shape a customized academic plan tailored to your interests and ambitions. This individualized support ensures you can fully explore the emerging tech landscape — and prepare to lead in an AI-focused world — while tapping into NYU's expansive network of resources, research opportunities, and industry connections.

Curriculum Information

To complete the Emerging Technologies M.S. program, students are required to earn 30 total credits and fulfill the following requirements:

• 6 credits of required applied AI courses
• 12 credits of concentration coursework, including a concentration capstone course
• 12 credits of interdisciplinary electives

The 12 credits of interdisciplinary elective courses may come from across academic departments at Tandon, including courses from the nine concentration areas: machine learning & AI, user experience & design, wireless & networking, cybersecurity, innovation & change management, robotics, data science, urban informatics, & software engineering. Students also are encouraged to explore courses from schools outside of Tandon. Prerequisites may be required to enroll in electives.

Concentration Areas

Please note: These offerings can vary by semester and may be subject to change.

• Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence
• User Experience & Design
• Innovation & Change Management
• Software Development (on campus only)
• Robotics (on campus only)
• Data Science
• Cybersecurity
• Urban Informatics
• Wireless & Networking

Prerequisite Information

As with all of our MS programs, applicants are required to have received a 4-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Due to the flexible nature of this particular program, specific prerequisites will vary from one concentration to another. Generally, well qualified candidates will have demonstrated programming skills and technical proficiency as well as a strong quantitative background from previous college-level coursework.

Experiential Learning for Credit

At NYU Tandon experiential learning opportunities provide students the chance to engage in practical, hands-on learning to refine technical and leadership skills. The Emerging Technologies M.S. program allows for students to complete various opportunities for credit counting towards degree requirements. In adherence with NYU Tandon Graduate Academic policies, students may not complete more than a combined total of 9 credits of project, guided studies, readings, or thesis toward fulfillment of the MS degree requirements.