Inside Minerva’s AI Track : The Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence Concentration

Inside Minerva’s AI Track : The Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence Concentration
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What if AI wasn’t just about coding, but about rethinking how we solve problems?

Minerva University’s Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence Concentration isn’t built for rote memorization .

It’s designed to train global thinkers who use AI to tackle complex systems, social challenges, and real-world decision-making.

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What You Study

Core Topics

• Logic & Symbolic Reasoning

• Machine Learning & Pattern Discovery

• Algorithmic Design

• AI Ethics & Systems Thinking

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This concentration goes beyond simple coding exercises — it's about understanding how AI reads and reshapes the world.

Students learn to tackle complex real-world problems by structuring them through the lenses of data, logic, and ethical reasoning.

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How You Learn

All courses are conducted in a live seminar format, centered around discussion, case analysis, and team-based projects.

Sample Courses

• CS152: Theory and Applications of Artificial Intelligence → Explore real-world applications of AI, including rule-based reasoning, expert systems, and robotics.

• CS156: Finding Patterns in Data → Hands-on practice with machine learning techniques such as SVMs, neural networks, and time series analysis.

• CS162: Software Engineering for AI Products → Team-based projects focused on designing AI-driven software while evaluating ethical considerations.

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Where It Leads

• Machine Learning Engineer

• AI Ethics Researcher

• Product Manager in Tech

• Data Strategist at Policy Labs

• Tech-Driven Social Entrepreneur

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After graduation, students go on to work at places like Google, IDEO, and the World Bank

or launch their own ventures with support from Y Combinator, leading innovations in areas like climate AI, educational technology, and healthcare automation.

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“ According to Minerva University’s 2022 Alumni Success Report, 91% of graduates secured full-time positions or enrolled in graduate programs, 97% completed internships before graduation, and 47% are now working in countries other than their own. ”
- Minerva University, Alumni Success Report (2022) -

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❓ FAQ : Minerva University
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Q1: What Kind of University Is Minerva?

Founded in 2012 by Ben Nelson, Minerva was designed to reinvent higher education for the 21st century.

With no central campus, students live and learn in seven global cities, from San Francisco to Seoul.

The focus is on critical thinking, active learning, and real-world immersion not lectures or standardized tests.

With an acceptance rate under 2%, it’s one of the most selective schools globally.

Since 2022, President Mike Magee has led Minerva’s global growth.

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‍Q2: What Makes Minerva Different?

Unlike traditional AI majors that rely on lectures and exams, Minerva’s Computer Science & AI Concentration focuses

on live seminars, fast-paced learning, and real-world applications.

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Q3: What do current students say about their experience at Minerva?

Perhaps the student voices are the best answer to that question.

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“ Minerva is the kind of school I dreamed about…
We learn from each other and from every place we live in."
‍- Tanha, Class of 2021 -

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“ I’m synthesizing more in one focused week than I used to in months.
That’s Minerva’s quiet magic.”     
- Mark, Class of 2023 -