Georgia State Robinson and the University of South Florida both sit near the business-and-AI intersection, but one is an established MS Information Systems program with extensive AI integration while the other is an explicitly AI-native degree launched for 2026–27.
| Factor | Georgia State | USF |
|---|---|---|
| Degree | MS Information Systems | MS Artificial Intelligence in Business |
| Length | 12 months full-time or 24 months part-time | 30 credits; 12–16 months in person or 16 months online |
| Format | In person | In person or synchronous online weekends depending on path |
| STEM | Yes | Yes |
| AI Exposure | Very High | Very High |
| Published cost | $42,549 Georgia resident; $51,847 nonresident; $53,353 out-of-country | About $14,200 in-state for Enterprise Integration accelerated schedule; $21,900 for published online Digital Transformation cohort |
| Career evidence | Robinson reports a 47% average salary increase for 2023 graduates and a $138,348 top-quartile average starting salary | New degree; mature graduate outcome data is not yet available |
AI structure
Georgia State integrates AI across an established IS degree through process innovation, generative AI, AI security/privacy and agentic AI. USF separates students into Enterprise Integration and Digital Transformation paths: the first is more build/deploy oriented, while the second is designed for experienced professionals leading AI strategy and adoption.
Experience level matters
Georgia State enrolls students from varied academic backgrounds and does not require GMAT/GRE. At USF, the two AI paths intentionally target different career stages, so applicants should compare technical depth and professional experience rather than treating them as interchangeable.
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Comparison based on program data reviewed/verified by MSITM.com in September 2026. USF’s AI in Business programs are new, so outcome data should be revisited as cohorts graduate.