The Duke Difference: AI for Product Development
AN ACCESSIBLE AI EDUCATIOn
For engineers and scientists across fields
Duke's unique interdisciplinary AI program is designed for engineers and scientists from a range of technical backgrounds. We believe that AI and machine learning will reach their full potential only in the hands of domain experts who can apply them to solve challenging problems across a variety of industries.
Our program does not require strong prior skills in computer science or machine learning - we teach you what you need to know from the ground up, in an immersive, accelerated experience.
Engineering and Business, INtegrated
An interdisciplinary experience
Grow in knowledge and skills in the theory and application of artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Combine that training with technology management courses, industry seminars, a real-world capstone project and an industry internship for a well-rounded educational experience that prepares you to be a leader in your industry in developing AI-based products.
A Flexible Degree Designed for You
On-campus or online
Duke has you covered: Study on-campus or online. Start with a summer pre-program online data science and programming boot camp. Finish in as little as 12 months of studying full-time through the accelerated course schedule, or stay for a third semester and focus on industry-oriented electives.
Two track options to Choose from
Technical Track or Technology Management Track
Select a track and associated elective course options which align with your career aspirations. The Technical Track prepares students for careers as data scientists or machine learning engineers across a range of industries, building AI models and AI-based products and systems. The Technology Management Track prepares students for careers as product owners, product managers, or project managers leading the development and commercialization of AI products.
Online Graduate Certificate Option
Keep working and keep learning. Take courses without the commitment of a formal degree program. The Graduate Certificate in AI Foundations for Product Innovation can be completed online part-time in 15 months, with a single course per semester.
Connected To Industry
Study with Duke professors with industry experience—who inform our market-ready curriculum. Our faculty comes with experience within top technology industry organizations, as well as their own successful startups. Our industry partners work closely with our students through the Capstone Project experience.
Great Graduate Outcomes
Duke’s Pratt School of Engineering is a vibrant teaching and research school set in one of the world's leading universities.
Nearly 9 out of 10 Duke Engineering graduates are at work or on to further education within six months of graduation. Our grads are a global alumni network spanning multinational companies, small businesses, and exciting startups.
Duke: A leader in creating educational programs in emerging fields
The Duke AI for Product Innovation Master of Engineering program is a part of the Duke Institute for Enterprise Engineering, which provides high-impact professional education to meet fast-evolving industry needs. These programs draw on Duke Engineering’s research and educational strengths in:
- Computing Fundamentals
- AI and Machine Learning
- Cybersecurity
- FinTech, including Blockchain
- Engineering Management
Learning opportunities are offered online and on-campus, and include degree programs, graduate certificates, online credentials and short courses.
We give working professionals and industry partners powerful tools to improve organizational performance and accelerate product innovation.
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