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BS in Applied AI & IoT

BS in Applied AI & IoT

Build the Future with Intelligent Technologies and be AI Ready

From AI-powered voice assistants and smartwatches to drones and intelligent networks, today’s most exciting innovations arise at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT). FIU’s Bachelor of Science in Applied AI & IoT equips students with hands-on skills to design, develop, and secure intelligent, connected systems that are transforming every industry—from healthcare and energy to autonomous vehicles and smart cities. This program is designed to provide foundational knowledge in the areas of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Embedded Systems and IoT. Students graduating from the program will be AI Ready and can use AI Tools to solve problems in different application areas or domains. 

Program Overview

The B.S. in Applied AI & IoT is a cutting-edge undergraduate STEM degree focused on real-world applications of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Embedded Systems, and IoT technologies. Students will develop expertise in:

  • AI and Machine Learning with Python, TensorFlow, and PyTorch
  • Data Driven AI to perform analytics supporting different applications/domains
  • Building and deploying models on embedded devices like NVIDIA Jetson Nano and Raspberry Pi
  • Designing circuits, programming microcontrollers, and working with real-time sensor data
  • Securing smart systems using AI-driven cybersecurity tools
  • Developing cloud-based data pipelines and analyzing big data from connected devices

This is a lab-intensive, project-based program that emphasizes practical skills, teamwork, and innovation to solve global challenges.

Why Choose Applied AI & IoT at FIU?

  • Learn to create AI-powered systems that analyze, respond, and act in real time
  • Gain cross-disciplinary skills in AI, Cybersecurity. Embedded Systems and IoT
  • Become AI Ready with hands-on training on real-world applications in tools, platforms, and protocols used by industry.
  • Graduate with job-ready skills with high salaries for careers in rapidly growing fields of AI, Cybersecurity and IoT.

 

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Degree Requirements

120 credits are required to graduate. Lower division requirements include at least 60 credit hours of pre-engineering credits. You must also meet the University Foreign Language Requirement, and meet all of the state and university requirements for graduation.

Academics/Courses

A total of 120 credits are required for the Bachelor of Science in Applied AI & IoT.

Visit the  Undergraduate Student Catalog  for the descriptions of all the courses listed in flowchart.  


Study Plan Flowchart

Internet of Things Flowchart

IoT Flow chat

Students are required to complete at least 9 credits of EC/CS electives from the list below.

EC/CS Electives

  • EEL 3370 C++ Programming for Embedded Systems
  • CNT4185 Internet of Things Privacy
  • CNT4165 Network Protocols for Internet of Things
  • CNT4188 Internet of Things Forensics
  • EEL 4734 Embedded Operating Systems
  • EEL 4831 Embedded GUI Programming
  • CAI 4854 Embedded AI

 

  • TCN 4081 Telecommunication Network Security
  • TCN 4212 Network Analysis & Des.

 

  • EEE 4754 Intro to Mobile Forensics
  • EEE 4750 Intro to Image & Video Forensics
  • EEE 4752 Intro to Network Forensics & Incident Resp.

 

  • CNT 4147 Big Data Analytics in ECE
  • CNT 4151 Data Visualization in ECE
  • CNT3142 Microcontrollers for Internet of Things
  • CNT3162 Wireless Communications for IoT
  • EEE4717 Introduction to IoT Security
  • TCN 4211 Telecommunication System