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AI+X
Learning Plan
Develop real-world AI capability across finance, healthcare, robotics, strategy, and more — designed for ambitious students preparing for graduate school and global careers.
Applied AI Learning
Industry-Inspired Projects
Portfolio-Ready Outcomes
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PROGRAM OUTCOMES
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AI+X Concentration Credential
Complete an AI foundation course and two domain projects to earn a verified concentration in your chosen AI+X field.
Industry-Ready Experience
Apply AI to real-world contexts in finance, healthcare, robotics, strategy, and other industries.
Research & Publication Pathway
Develop your strongest project into a guided research paper with academic mentorship and a path toward publication.
The Power of Blended Learning
Our model combines online project-based learning with MIT xPRO courses, expert mentorship, and in-person experiences — all structured around five AI+X concentrations that evaluate what you can actually do.
MODULE 1
AI Foundations
Every AI+X learner starts with a strong AI Foundation — either through an MIT xPRO course, a BlendED MasterSeries program, or an approved Foundations project. This shared grounding layer ensures you have the core skills to succeed in any concentration.
Strategic Innovation in the Age of AI: How to Build What Comes Next
Master strategic innovation in the age of AI by applying a proven 12-step process to solve real-world challenges with purpose and impact.
Applying Machine Learning to Engineering and Science
Master key machine learning techniques to solve engineering and science problems with case studies and real-world applications
Machine Learning, Modeling, and Simulation Principles
Master key principles of modeling, simulation, optimization, and machine learning through hands-on problem-solving techniques
Boston Dynamics Project
AI in Natural Language Processing
Build and apply AI models to analyze, classify, and understand natural language, gaining practical skills in modern NLP techniques and tools.
Boston Dynamics Project
Computer 3D Graphics and Deep Learning
Create and innovate with cutting-edge computer graphics and deep learning techniques to produce advanced 3D models and simulations.
Boston Dynamics Project
AI in Visual Computing
Build intelligent visual systems using AI to power applications in 3D modeling, object detection, image generation, and advanced sensing.
MIT xPRO Courses
Access expert-led online courses from MIT xPRO faculty in AI, engineering, and beyond.
BlendED MasterSeries
Engage in real-time with faculty and peers — not just pre-recorded content.
Live, Interactive Sessions
Engage in real-time with faculty and peers — not just pre-recorded content.
The Starting Point for Every Concentration
Your Foundation prepares you for the depth and rigor of concentration work.
MODULE 2
AI+X Concentration Projects
Every AI+X concentration is built around real projects in specific domains — from quantitative finance to biotech to robotics. You'll work through industry-context problems, make real decisions under constraints, and build a portfolio that demonstrates your capability, not just your participation.
Industry-Context Projects
Solve problems modeled on real-world challenges in your concentration domain.
Evaluated Capability
Your work is assessed on reasoning, tradeoffs, and judgment — not just completion.
Concentration Depth
Two projects in one concentration builds genuine domain expertise, not scattered exposure.
Global Collaboration
Work with peers from around the world on shared challenges within your cohort.
IBM Qiskit Project
Applied Quantum Simulation
Design and simulate practical quantum circuits for chemistry, AI, and error correction using real-world tools like IBM Qiskit and variational methods.
AI in Hardware
Design and implement AI-driven hardware solutions for wearables, autonomous systems, and next-gen semiconductor optimization.
Spotify Project
AI in Marketing Personalization
Build and evaluate personalized text and image generation systems using cutting-edge generative AI techniques for real-world marketing use cases.
Boston Dynamics Project
AI and Robotics for Mobile Robot Manipulation
Build cutting-edge AI and robotics solutions to tackle real-world challenges in object detection, navigation, and design.
Anthropic Project
AI in Cybersecurity
Explore how AI reshapes cybersecurity through adversarial attacks, defense strategies, and privacy safeguards in the era of large language models.
Novo Nordisk Project
AI and Computer Vision in BioTech
Leverage AI and computer vision to transform medical imaging and accelerate biotech innovations in clinical trials.
Hugging Face Project
AI in Natural Language Processing
Build and apply AI models to analyze, classify, and understand natural language, gaining practical skills in modern NLP techniques and tools.
Amazon Project
AI in Operations Strategy
Optimize complex operational decisions using AI-powered tools such as reinforcement learning, resource allocation models, and multi-criteria analysis.
MODULE 3
Research Extension
Go beyond project work. The Research Extension path lets you develop your strongest concentration project into a guided research paper — with academic supervision, methodological rigor, and a path toward real publication.
From Project to Paper
Your concentration work becomes the foundation for original, publishable research.
Academic Guidance
Work with advisors who help you sharpen methods, structure arguments, and meet scholarly standards.
Publication-Oriented
This isn't a simulated exercise — the goal is a paper that meets real academic submission criteria.
MODULE 4
Come to Kendall Square - Home to MIT.
Experience AI+X in Person.
Every summer and winter, AI+X learners are invited to Kendall Square — home to MIT — for 2+ weeks of in-person experiences.
This is a chance to showcase your portfolio, get feedback from mentors, visit research labs, and build lasting friendships with your global cohort. The on-campus experience is optional and not a core credential — it's an amplification layer.
Portfolio Showcase
Present your concentration work to mentors, peers, and industry guests in person.
Lab & Company Visits
Step inside AI research labs and companies shaping the future of your concentration domain.
Expert Talks & Panels
Attend exclusive sessions with researchers, founders, and industry practitioners.
Global Friendships
Meet the people you've been collaborating with online — and build connections that last.
Learner Stories
That Say It Best
Join the AI+X Global Talent Community
Our learners come from 140+ top universities worldwide. We partner with leading student organizations to bring AI+X learning and evaluation to every campus and every career path.
Not Sure Where to Start? Let's Talk.
Join a free 30-minute live session with our team. Learn how the AI+X pathway works, explore the five concentrations, and figure out which plan fits your goals. No commitment required.
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