Artificial Intelligence

This rigorous computing-based approach makes the program ideal for you if you are a(n):

• Aspiring AI Engineer and Tech Innovator: Our dedicated undergraduate degree focuses on machine learning, computer vision, machine learning and autonomous systems rather than a traditional, general computer science degree.
• Problem Solvers Seeking Strong Technical Foundations: Housed directly within the College of Engineering, our degree balances high-level algorithm design with practical software engineering.
• Collaborative Builders and Hands-On Learners: You thrive in small-group settings where you can team up to build deployable AI tools for real-world applications.
• Ethical Tech Leaders: Future creators who care about building artificial intelligence systems responsibly, with a focus on data privacy, security, algorithmic fairness and evaluating societal impact of automation.

In four years, you will graduate from the Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence with real-world, applicable skills and experience to implement intelligent systems that meet industry standards.

By the end of the program, you will:

• Develop core AI competencies: Build a firm grasp of AI principles, machine learning algorithms and deep learning techniques to design efficient, production-ready intelligent systems.
• Foster practical application skills: Build competence to apply AI techniques to solve real-world problems across diverse domains, including data analysis, computer vision, natural language processing and robotics, using industry standard tools and frameworks.
• Promote ethical and responsible AI development: Evaluate potential societal impacts, including privacy, security, algorithmic bias and labor markets to build secure, fair and responsible AI solutions.
• Prepare for industry leadership: Work in multidisciplinary teams to solve complex problems, fix data pipelines and build leadership skills through professional development opportunities.

How long does it take to complete the program?

4 years.

Is this program offered online or in a hybrid format?

The B.S. in AI is only offered in-person.

What’s the difference between B.S. in Computer Science and B.S. in Artificial Intelligence?

While both programs are housed within the School of Computing and share a foundational base of computer science coursework, they serve distinct career outcomes and areas of focus:

Our B.S. in Computer Science offers a broad foundation across software engineering, operating systems, database design, computer networks and cybersecurity—equipping you to develop and maintain enterprise software across any industry.

Our B.S. in Artificial Intelligence focuses your training on engineering intelligent software. You will utilize the foundational computer science base (programming, data structures and algorithmic logic) but will expand into advanced machine learning architectures, deep neural networks, natural language processing, cloud infrastructure and ethical AI deployment.

Computer Science teaches you how broad software systems and networks operate; Artificial Intelligence teaches you how to comprehend, design, build and advance technical systems that are evolving rapidly.

What makes Lipscomb’s B.S. in AI a technical degree rather than a general applied track?

Housed in the School of Computing, within the Raymond B. Jones College of Engineering, Lipscomb’s B.S. in AI goes beyond learning the existing AI systems and basic tool usage. While applied tracks teach you how to use existing software to diagnose and solve problems in business or closely related industries, our technical degree is designed for an audience with a technical background, teaching you how technology systems can be learned, designed, built and coded to deploy custom intelligent software across cloud platforms.