UNC Greensboro and CU Denver are two unusually AI-forward, flexible technology master’s programs. Both are 30-credit STEM degrees with Very High MSITM.com AI Exposure classifications, but their pricing and curriculum structures differ.
| Factor | UNC Greensboro | CU Denver |
|---|---|---|
| Degree | MS Information Technology & Management | MS Information Systems |
| Length | 30 credits | 30 credits |
| Format | Flexible concentrations; multiple start points | Full-time, part-time, evening and online |
| STEM | Yes | Yes |
| AI Exposure | Very High | Very High |
| Testing | Current Bryan comparison lists no test requirement | GMAT/GRE not required |
Curriculum difference
UNCG offers AI/ML, deep learning, generative AI, analytics, cloud and security within an MSITM framework. CU Denver requires AI & IS Strategy and offers AI Leadership & Management and Business Intelligence & AI specializations.
Cost comparison
UNCG’s current published cost page, based on the 2025–26 schedule, estimates about $16,500 in-state and $36,500 out-of-state for a 30-credit on-campus plan, with separate online estimates. CU Denver’s 2026–27 Business School rate is $795 per credit for Colorado residents/WRGP, $1,685 for nonresidents and $929 for nonresident online enrollment, plus fees.
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Based on program data reviewed by MSITM.com in September 2026.