California Miramar University
Master of Science (M.S.) - Artificial Intelligence (MSAI)
The MSAI program at California Miramar University is a STEM-designated degree designed to cultivate leaders who can create and deploy cutting-edge intelligent systems. The 36-credit curriculum provides a deep dive into state-of-the-art topics including machine learning, computer vision, and robotics, all within a hands-on, project-based framework. Students learn to harness the power of AI to solve complex real-world problems while emphasizing the ethical and responsible deployment of these transformative technologies. Offered in flexible in-person, hybrid, and online formats, the program prepares graduates for high-demand roles like AI Engineers and Data Scientists in Silicon Beach and beyond.
Master of Science (M.S.) - Computer Information Systems (MSCIS)
CMU’s MSCIS program is a 39-credit STEM degree that elevates technical expertise at the dynamic intersection of information systems and executive management. The curriculum covers foundational and advanced topics such as cybersecurity, database management, and network planning, focusing on the strategic implementation of technology within global organizations. Through a mix of theoretical study and a practical capstone project, students evolve into technology architects capable of driving digital transformation across diverse industries. Graduates benefit from the university's "Day 1 CPT" eligibility, allowing them to balance their advanced education with professional work experience from the start of the program.
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Data Analytics
The STEM-designated MBA in Data Analytics equips professionals with the critical thinking and technical fluency needed to transform "big data" into strategic business insights. The 39-credit program blends core MBA disciplines like marketing and finance with specialized training in Python programming, machine learning, and predictive optimization. Students engage in real-world consulting projects, learning to design and implement analytical models that support evidence-based decision-making for complex business challenges. This pathway prepares graduates for high-impact leadership roles, ensuring they are ready to lead the data revolution in both the public and private sectors.
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - General, Marketing, Finance, etc.
California Miramar’s traditional MBA program offers a comprehensive foundation in strategic leadership and hands-on management, tailored for professionals seeking rapid career advancement. Students can customize their degree through specialized concentrations in fields such as Marketing, Finance, Healthcare Administration, and International Business. The curriculum emphasizes the development of diplomatic communication and ethical leadership practices, ensuring graduates can manage diverse teams in a rapidly evolving global marketplace. With small class sizes and a flexible hybrid schedule, the program provides a personalized learning environment where students build a robust professional network in the heart of San Diego.
CMU’s tuition structure is based on a credit-hour rate, with CPT costs built into the standard program fees.
- Tuition Cost Per Credit: $841
- Estimated Annual Tuition: $15,138
- Total Program Tuition: $32,799
- Annual Technology Fee: $500
- CPT Course Fee: Included
CMU operates on an 8-week session schedule, supporting continuous CPT eligibility with specific limits on full-time authorization.
| Policy Area | Details | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Terms | 6 terms/sessions per year (new classes start every 8 weeks). | ||
| Enrollment Requirement | Students must maintain full-time enrollment (6 credits per session) in their hybrid program. | ||
| On-Site Requirement | Once per session (every 8 weeks) at an in-residence site (San Diego, La Puente, or San Jose). | ||
| CPT Start Eligibility | Day 1 CPT is available for eligible F-1 transfer students, as the internship course is required from the first session. | ||
| CPT Renewal | CPT authorization must be renewed every session. | ||
| Full-Time CPT Limit | CMU limits full-time CPT (more than 20 hours/week) to five total sessions (10 months) to preserve the student's eligibility for post-completion OPT. Exceeding this limit requires a signed waiver acknowledging loss of OPT eligibility. |
