{"id":215056,"date":"2025-05-04T08:00:09","date_gmt":"2025-05-04T18:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/?p=215056"},"modified":"2025-05-04T08:06:29","modified_gmt":"2025-05-04T18:06:29","slug":"grad-programs-ai-data-science","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/2025\/05\/04\/grad-programs-ai-data-science\/","title":{"rendered":"<abbr>东精影业<\/abbr> M\u0101noa launches new graduate programs in <abbr>AI<\/abbr>, data science"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/manoa-ics-outreach-ai-data-science-grad-programs.jpg\" alt=\"people looking at a large screen\" width=\"676\" height=\"381\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-215074\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/manoa-ics-outreach-ai-data-science-grad-programs.jpg 676w, https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/manoa-ics-outreach-ai-data-science-grad-programs-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/manoa-ics-outreach-ai-data-science-grad-programs-130x73.jpg 130w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 676px) 100vw, 676px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The University of <span aria-label=\"Hawaii\">Hawai&#699;i<\/span> at M\u0101noa has launched two new graduate-level programs to prepare students and working professionals for high-demand careers in artificial intelligence (<abbr>AI<\/abbr>) and data science:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.outreach.hawaii.edu\/gcert\/\">Graduate Certificate (<abbr>GCERT<\/abbr>) in Applied Computing: Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Track<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.outreach.hawaii.edu\/pmcs\/\">Professional Master\u2019s in Computer Science (<abbr>PMCS<\/abbr>) Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Track<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Both programs offer flexible formats to meet the needs of working professionals and students across the <abbr title=\"东精影业\">东精影业<\/abbr> System.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Our goal is to make computing education more accessible, especially for those who need flexibility to upskill, or may have never seen themselves in this field before,&rdquo; said <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ics.hawaii.edu\/\">Department of Information and Computer Sciences<\/a> (<abbr>ICS<\/abbr>) Chair and Professor Guylaine Poisson. &ldquo;These programs respond directly to the growing demand for tech-literate professionals in <span aria-label=\"Hawaii\">Hawai&#699;i<\/span> and beyond.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Both programs are administered through <abbr>东精影业<\/abbr> M\u0101noa\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.outreach.hawaii.edu\/\">Outreach College<\/a> and taught by faculty in the <abbr>ICS<\/abbr> department housed in <abbr>东精影业<\/abbr> M\u0101noa\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/natsci.manoa.hawaii.edu\/\">College of Natural Sciences<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;These programs provide much-needed pathways for students of all skill levels to deepen their <abbr>AI<\/abbr> knowledge and gain industry experience at a time when this technology is rapidly transforming every sector of our economy and society,&rdquo; said College of Natural Sciences Acting Dean Philip Williams. &ldquo;We have seen tremendous interest from our community and industry partners, who recognize the essential role that <abbr>AI<\/abbr> expertise will play in the future of <span aria-label=\"Hawaii\">Hawai&#699;i<\/span>. These new offerings are a direct response to that need, and we are proud to help prepare <span aria-label=\"Hawaii\">Hawai&#699;i<\/span>&#8216;s students and workforce for the opportunities ahead.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;These new graduate programs are a powerful example of how <abbr>东精影业<\/abbr> is preparing <span aria-label=\"Hawaii\">Hawai&#699;i<\/span>\u2019s workforce for the future,&rdquo; <abbr>东精影业<\/abbr> President Wendy Hensel said. &ldquo;Artificial intelligence and data science are transforming every field, and we\u2019re committed to ensuring our students and working professionals have the skills to lead in this rapidly evolving landscape.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<h2>Graduate Certificate in Applied Computing: Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Track<\/h2>\n<p>The <abbr>GCERT<\/abbr> is the first in the state and is designed for students from non-computer science backgrounds. The 15-credit certificate is offered in an online-first format, can be completed in one year, and equips students with practical, career-focused <abbr>AI<\/abbr> and data science skills. Courses emphasize real-world applications, including local case studies that address <span aria-label=\"Hawaii\">Hawai&#699;i<\/span>\u2019s unique challenges in healthcare, environmental science, digital marketing and cybersecurity.<\/p>\n<p>The <abbr>GCERT<\/abbr> is open to anyone with a bachelor&#8217;s degree and working professionals seeking to upskill or transition into tech roles. Students who excel in the <abbr>GCERT<\/abbr> program may apply to the new <abbr>PMCS<\/abbr> degree, with applicable credits transferring upon admission. To be eligible for the <abbr>GCERT<\/abbr>, applicants must demonstrate foundational programming experience in a primary modern programming language such as Python or Java. Students should have successfully completed an introductory programming course in Python or Java at an accredited two or four-year college or university, or have at least three years of work or project experience that reflects competency in Python or Java.<\/p>\n<h2>Professional Master\u2019s in Computer Science: Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Track<\/h2>\n<p>The professional master\u2019s in computer science builds on the graduate certificate in applied computing foundation and offers a deeper dive into <abbr>AI<\/abbr> and data science. Designed for those with a background in computer science or those who have completed the <abbr>GCERT<\/abbr> with strong academic performance, the two-year <abbr>PMCS<\/abbr> provides advanced technical training and the opportunity to build a competitive portfolio. The program\u2019s hybrid, flexible design supports students balancing careers and other commitments. The <abbr>东精影业<\/abbr> Board of Regents Committee on Student Success on April 17 approved the provisional status for this professional master\u2019s in computer science.<\/p>\n<p>Career outcomes for graduates of either program include roles as <abbr>AI<\/abbr> specialists and data scientists. Students will also have access to a strong network of local employers and internship opportunities supporting pathways into remote and <span aria-label=\"Hawaii\">Hawai&#699;i<\/span>-based tech careers.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;By offering multiple entry points and stackable credentials, we\u2019re expanding educational access beyond traditional pathways,&rdquo; said Outreach College Interim Dean Timothy Slaughter. &ldquo;These programs create new bridges between the university and the broader community.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Applications for both programs are now open, with the first classes beginning in fall 2025. The application deadline is August 1, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more and apply at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.outreach.hawaii.edu\/areas-of-study\/technology-media\/\">Outreach College website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Both programs offer flexible formats to meet the needs of working professionals and students across the <abbr>东精影业<\/abbr> System.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[25],"tags":[308,541,484,1466,1467,568,49,313,9],"class_list":["post-215056","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-academic-news","tag-college-of-natural-sciences","tag-computer-science","tag-information-and-computer-science","tag-manoa-enhancing-student-success","tag-manoa-excellence-in-research","tag-natural-science","tag-outreach-college","tag-stem","tag-uh-manoa","entry","has-media"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/215056","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/16"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=215056"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/215056\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":215115,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/215056\/revisions\/215115"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=215056"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=215056"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=215056"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}