The MSAIE – ETIM degree, which combines our renowned MS – ETIM curriculum with the College of Engineering MS-AIE program, provides a foundation in artificial intelligence and machine learning within an engineering context. Graduates of this cutting-edge new program will be uniquely equipped for leadership and innovation roles informed by and utilizing AI and machine learning technologies.
Engineering & Technology Management fundamentals
Five core courses including a capstone project totaling 42 units
- Strategy and Management of Technological Innovation - 12 units (19-682)
- ETIM Seminar on Innovation Management in Practice - 6 units (19-680)
- Engineering & Technology Innovation Management in Practice - 6 units (19-684)
- Product/Process Project Course - 12 units (Quantitative Entrepreneurship: Analysis for New Technology Commercialization - 19-670 OR Product Management Studio – 19-676)
- Finance for Innovation Management - 6 units (19-689)
Artificial intelligence fundamentals
Five core courses totaling 42 units
- Systems and Tool Chains for AI Engineering - 12 units (14-763)
- Introduction to Machine Learning - 12 units (24-787 or 18-661)
- Introduction to Deep Learning for Engineers - 6 units (24-788)
- Trustworthy and Ethical AI Engineering - 12 units (24-784)
Individualized strategic electives
We’ll work with you to select electives that best meet your individual learning objectives.
Engineering and Technology electives totaling 18 units
These may include graduate engineering courses based on your background and interest in Biomedical, Chemical, Civil & Environmental, Electrical & Computer, or Mechanical Engineering, Engineering & Public Policy, Materials Science & Engineering or Interdisciplinary Engineering.
These may also include other Technical Graduate Courses from the School of Computer Science or the Mellon College of Science.
Innovation Management electives totaling 18 units
The following ETIM Innovation and Management electives are specifically designed to develop competencies central to Innovation Management and may be counted as either Technical or Innovation Management electives.
- Leadership and Innovation Management - 6 units (19-694)
- Tech Start Up: Market Discovery & Building Your Own Company - 12 units (19-688)
- Corporate Venturing and Innovation - 6 units (19-658 A1)
- Decision Making Methods for Innovation Management - 6 units (19-691)
- Managing Research, Development and Innovation - 6 units (19-687)
- Economics of Innovation Strategy - 6 units (19-677)
Based on your interests, you may also choose courses from the Tepper School of Business or the Heinz College of Information Systems and Public policy, which cover topic areas including Entrepreneurship, Finance, Marketing, Product Management, or Leadership and Innovation.
Internship - 3 units (19-695)
The internship is the “ultimate elective” for the ETIM program.
Ideally, it will provide you with the opportunity to apply what you are learning in the program in a real-world situation.
Through an internship, you will learn things about yourself, how you work with different stakeholders in a new organization, how that organization measures your success, as well as the technical specifics of whatever role you have in the organization.
While you will be responsible for securing your own internship, you’ll receive guidance from the ETIM Executive Director and your Program Career Advisor.
We have extensive relationships with world-class innovation companies and will assist you in getting an internship that aligns with your interests and talents.