Artificial Intelligence - A Major for innovators
Artificial Intelligence is transforming industries—from health care and transportation to finance and entertainment. The AI major reflects Rose-Hulman’s commitment to preparing students for the future and includes hands-on projects, interdisciplinary learning, and courses taught by faculty with real-world experience.
The AI major is designed for students who want to obtain a deep understanding of the theory behind modern and classical AI and paves the way for them to be involved in a) the development of the next generation of AI systems, b) leveraging AI responsibly to develop solutions to complex real world problems and c) research and develop guardrails to ensure safe systems. We want our students to cultivate the judgment and skill needed to innovate responsibly in an era defined by data and computation.
We also offer an AI minor that empowers students from any major to understand, build, and responsibly apply intelligent systems. The AI minor is a flexible and rigorous program that combines the technical foundations of machine learning and AI with opportunities to apply them across disciplines. Whether you’re designing autonomous systems, studying ethical implications of algorithms, or analyzing massive datasets, the AI minor gives you the tools to make a meaningful impact.
What You’ll Learn
Through a combination of core courses, advanced electives, and a hands-on project, you’ll gain:
- A foundation in artificial intelligence methods and algorithms
- Exposure to cutting-edge topics like deep learning, image recognition, and ethical AI
- Practical experience applying AI in your field of interest
Your AI coursework will include:
- Core Concepts: CS and Math Fundamentals, CSSE 313 - Artificial Intelligence, CSSE 330 - Debuggings, CSSE/MA 384 - Data Mining
- Machine Learning: MA 373 – Linear Algebra, CSSE/MA416 Deep Learning, CSSE 417 – Designing and Building AI Systems, CSSE 418 – Professional SE Practices
- Advanced Topics: Choose from 23 approved courses to supplement your AI depth (course such as Computer Vision, NLP, Image Recognition, Bio-Inspired Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Reinforcement Learning, Advanced AI, and Generative AI
- Ethics: CSSE 316 - AI Safety, PHIL H202 Business & Engineering Ethics
- Capstone Project: A hands-on, AI project with a written report and public presentation
Why Major in AI or Add an AI Minor?
AI skills are in high demand across nearly every field. Whether you're a computer scientist, mechanical engineer, mathematician, or entrepreneur, AI knowledge opens doors. Rose-Hulman alumni with AI expertise have gone on to work in robotics, finance, health care technology, national defense, and more.
The AI major will give students the expertise to launch them into industry. The World Economic Forum’s “Future of Jobs 2025” report projects that AI and data science alone is expected to create 11 million jobs. Students graduating with a major in AI can pursue a wide range of roles across industries.
