Morgan State University Launches New Artificial Intelligence Degree Program

BALTIMORE, Md. — Morgan State University is taking a major step toward preparing students for the rapidly evolving technology landscape by launching a new Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence beginning this fall.

Approved by the University’s Board of Regents and the Maryland Higher Education Commission, the new undergraduate program replaces Morgan’s previous Cloud Computing degree with a curriculum focused entirely on artificial intelligence and its growing impact across industries.

Housed within the School of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences, the program is designed to equip students with the technical knowledge and practical experience needed for careers in AI, machine learning, cybersecurity, robotics, cloud computing, data science, and other emerging technology fields.

Students will study topics including AI models, intelligent agents, AI-driven cybersecurity, natural language processing, quantum machine learning, and cloud-based AI applications while building strong foundations in programming, mathematics, data science, and computational theory. The curriculum also emphasizes ethical AI development, covering areas such as fairness, bias, privacy, transparency, and security.

Unlike traditional classroom instruction, every AI and machine learning course includes hands-on projects that allow students to solve real-world challenges and develop professional portfolios for internships, graduate school, and future careers. Students will also have access to faculty mentors, graduate student support, undergraduate research opportunities, and an AI-powered advising platform created within Morgan’s Department of Computer Science.

“Artificial intelligence has fundamentally changed the direction of computing,” said Dr. Shuangbao Wang, professor and chair of Morgan’s Department of Computer Science. “We reinvented the entire program to ensure students graduate with the knowledge and experience required to lead in an AI-first world.”

The new degree builds on Morgan’s existing portfolio of 18 AI-related courses by bringing them together into a comprehensive undergraduate program focused entirely on artificial intelligence and its expanding applications.

University leaders say the program reflects Morgan’s commitment to aligning academic offerings with workforce demands as AI continues transforming healthcare, business, government, scientific research, and nearly every sector of the economy.

“The launch of this new degree program underscores Morgan’s commitment to aligning academic excellence with the technologies and industries shaping tomorrow’s workforce,” said Dr. Paul B. Tchounwou, dean of the School of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences.

In addition to the new AI degree, Morgan’s Earl G. Graves School of Business and Management will introduce a new interdisciplinary course, Holistically Assessing Risks (MGBU 363), this fall. The course is the first step toward developing a Risk Management certificate program that will prepare students to earn the nationally recognized Associate in Risk Management (ARM™) credential.

Open to students across multiple academic disciplines, the course will focus on identifying, analyzing, and managing risks related to cybersecurity, data privacy, financial uncertainty, operational challenges, and organizational reputation.

University officials say both academic offerings are part of Morgan State’s broader strategy to prepare graduates with the technological expertise, interdisciplinary knowledge, and leadership skills needed to succeed in an increasingly AI-driven economy.

Founded in 1867, Morgan State University is Maryland’s Preeminent Public Urban Research University and offers more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and certificate programs.