EES News

M.S. in Artificial Intelligence Ranked #8 Nationally by TechGuide

San José State University’s Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence, offered through Engineering Extended Studies (EES), has been ranked #8 in TechGuide’s 2025 list of the Best Master’s in Artificial Intelligence Programs. This marks a significant rise from last year’s #32 position and highlights the program’s excellence in curriculum, faculty expertise, and student outcomes. TechGuide evaluated 29 leading AI graduate programs nationwide using key indicators such as affordability, student-to-faculty ratio, graduation rates, and alumni success. This top-10 recognition affirms EES’s growing reputation and SJSU’s leadership in AI education.

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SJSU Engineering Program Ranked Among Top 10 Nationwide by CodeSignal

San José State University’s Charles W. Davidson College of Engineering has been recognized as one of the top 10 universities in the nation for earning an engineering degree, according to a 2025 report by CodeSignal. This ranking emphasizes student skills over institutional prestige, highlighting the practical, industry-aligned education that SJSU provides. Engineering students, particularly those studying artificial intelligence and machine learning, are increasingly sought after by Silicon Valley tech companies for internships and employment opportunities. This recognition underscores the strength of SJSU’s engineering programs and their alignment with industry needs.

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MS Engineering, Healthcare Engineering Program Launching Soon. 

The Department of Engineering Extended Studies (EES) is excited to introduce the MSE in Healthcare Engineering, launching soon. This innovative graduate program integrates robotics, AI, and engineering to develop advanced healthcare technologies that enhance mobility, independence, and quality of life for seniors. With the aging population growing rapidly, there is an increasing demand for smart assistive devices and AI-driven solutions in the healthcare industry. This program equips students with the skills to design, develop, and implement cutting-edge healthcare systems, preparing them for careers with top healthcare technology companies. Expand your engineering expertise and shape the future of healthcare!

July 2024

The CSU Commission on Professional and Continuing Education (CPaCE) Awards
and Recognition Committee (ARC) Community of Practice (CoP) have notified EES Associate Dean, Dr. Raymond K. Yee of his 23-24 Edwards M. McAleer Jr. Excellence and Innovation Award in the Faculty Excellence and Innovation category. He will accept the award at a CSU Systemwide Event later this year.

Programs Accepting Applications for Fall 2025

• MS Software Engineering, Specialization in Cloud and Mobile Computing

  • Take your career sky-high with Cloud & Mobile Computing!

    The number of smartphone uses worldwide is estimated to surpass 7 billion in 2021. Cloud and mobile computing promises the speed, agility and innovation to meeting consumer demand. Market explosion in cloud and mobile computing has created a massive demand in Silicon Valley for professionals equipped with advanced expertise.

    Gain the advanced degree requirements you need to upgrade your salary, earn a promotion or bring  your resume to the attention of hiring managers and recruiters by earning your Master of Science in Software Engineering, specialization in Cloud and Mobile Computing.

• MS Software Engineering, Specialization in Data Science  

  • Advance your career with an MSSE, specialization in Data Science !

    Our program prepares students and professionals to investigate and summarize real-world data of all sizes, ask the right questions, find informative answers, and create visualizations that effectively communicate their results. Through a combination of theory and practical data analyses, students learn the foundations of extracting knowledge from data, verifying the utility of the information, and scaling their analysis to Big Data. The program emphasizes teamwork throughout the curriculum, as an essential part of preparing students for working in industry.

    This specialization prepares students to practice the entire analytics process, from translating real-world objects into data to presenting information gleaned from the analysis.

• MS Artificial Intelligence

  • According to a new report from the World Economic Forum, the demand for artificial intelligence is set to create 58 million new jobs by 2022. Even though science fiction often portrays AI as robots with humanoid qualities, the field encompasses a vast amount of products, from Google’s search algorithms to autonomous vehicles like a Tesla. The rapid growth of AI allows creativity to thrive and creates endless possibilities for the future. 

    Our MSAI program provides students with the advanced skills that underlie AI including logic, regression and machine learning.  Students will pursue topics in-depth, with hands-on experience built into the courses. 

    Students interested in pursuing an MSAI should have an engineering undergraduate degree and extensive programming experience.

• MS Software Engineering, Specialization in Enterprise Technologies

  • The Enterprise Technologies program updates and advances your skills and programming knowledge for large-scale, internet-based systems using the latest enterprise platform technologies.

    Enterprise software, and the platform it runs on, is an ever evolving collection of software and hardware technologies, standards, and programming techniques. Discover new technologies in enterprise distributed systems and enterprise-level application development – including Internet of Things, enterprise security, and recent technology additions like Quantum Computing. As a graduate of this program, you will receive a Masters of Science in Software Engineering degree plus a substantial boost to your career.