University of St. Thomas

How this program compares

Budget-wise, $36.4K puts this master's program at the 55th percentile on cost — roughly 15% below the $42.9K average across 394 comparable listings. It is one of the 54% of programs in our database offered fully or partly online.

Admission Snapshot

Typical admitted student: A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required, along with relevant professional experience in technology, business, or related fields preferred for this leadership-focused master's program.

About This Program

This fully online master's degree prepares professionals to navigate the strategic, ethical, and operational dimensions of AI within business, nonprofit, and government sectors. Coursework concentrates on AI Ethics/Policy and AI Engineering / Applied AI. Most students complete it in about 2 years.

It is one of 12 AI-related programs we track in Minnesota, of which about 67% offer an online option. On price, it comes in cheaper than about 50% of the Minnesota programs in our data, where typical tuition runs near $32.8K.

Graduates frequently move into roles such as Product Analyst, with reported salaries around $140,000.

Evaluate the historical development and foundational principles of AI technologies.

Estimated total tuition is $36.4K, below the $42.9K average for AI master's programs in our database and in the 55th percentile on cost at this level. That puts it in the mid-range on price among comparable programs.

Career Outcomes

The MA in Artificial Intelligence Leadership at University of St. Thomas (Minneapolis, Minnesota) is oriented toward Product Analyst hiring, with alumni reporting pay near $140,000. Its focus on AI Ethics/Policy and AI Engineering / Applied AI maps directly to how employers in business ai screen for specialized skills rather than generic degrees. Federal projections for this occupational area point to roughly 23% growth this decade — verify the current figure on the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook before you rely on it.

• 1. AI Strategy Director
• 2. AI Ethics Officer
• 3. Technology Leadership Consultant
• 4. AI Policy Advisor

What You'll Learn

• Evaluate the historical development and foundational principles of AI technologies.
• Analyze AI applications across industries and their ecosystem impacts.
• Develop ethical frameworks and leadership strategies for responsible AI deployment.
• Formulate policies and governance models for AI innovation and risk management.

Curriculum Highlights

The 30-credit curriculum covers AI foundations and leadership development, delivered in a flexible, asynchronous format with a one-class-at-a-time structure for working professionals.

Top Employers

Top employers include tech giants like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and consulting firms such as McKinsey and Deloitte.

Admissions

Admission to University of St. Thomas's MA in Artificial Intelligence Leadership generally expects a bachelor's degree. The GRE is not required here — a growing norm among AI programs — so applicants can often lead with coursework, projects and recommendations instead. Deadlines, testing policies and funding change year to year, so confirm the current requirements on the official program page before applying.

Application Materials

• Statement of Purpose: Required
• Letters of Recommendation: 2–3
• Resume: Required
• Transcripts: Official transcripts required

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