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Online Master’s and Graduate Certificates
Beginner to Career-Ready in 6 Months
2 Years to Earn Your Master’s Degree
No Work Experience Required
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Learn In-Demand Skills to Advance Your Technology Career
The technology sector is advancing faster than ever, increasing the demand for skilled professionals in AI, cybersecurity, data science, and more. Whether you need specific skills to progress your career or want to enter the field as a beginner, we have the learning opportunities you seek.
In these programs, you will gain relevant, hands-on experience with the latest tools and technologies, studying with industry experts who are deeply engaged in your learning and will support you throughout the program you choose.
- #1 in Lebanon for Computer Science and Engineering (Shanghai Ranking’s GRAS 2025)
- Top 10 in the Arab World (THE 2026, ARWU 2024)
- No prior work experience required
- 100% online — optional New York residency
- Diverse electives to customize your degree
- Five intakes per year — start your studies within weeks
Choose Your Path
Advance your career further, faster. Our online master degree and certificate programs are designed to meet you where you are in your career and deliver the skills you need now.
Master’s Programs
100% Online | 24 Months | 30 Credits | $16,560 USD | US Accredited Degree Program
Explore data science with a focus on application, gaining experience working with the latest AI tools. Prepare for the AI career you want with one of three career-driven concentration options. Choose from Business and E-Commerce, Healthcare, or Digital Media and Computational Journalism. No prior experience in Computer Science is needed to join the program. If you’re not ready to commit to a 2-year master’s program, explore our 100% online Artificial Intelligence (Fundamentals) Certificate.
100% Online | 24 Months | 30 Credits | $16,560 USD | US Accredited Degree Program
Build your current knowledge of computer science and gain the experience needed to meet the global demand for computer science experts. Apply what you learn across industries. Customize your studies by choosing from a range of electives and solve real-world problems while building skill sets employers want. If your bachelor’s degree is not computer science related, you may be required to complete a short course on data structure essentials.
100% Online | 24 Months | 30 Credits | $16,560 USD | US Accredited Degree Program
Start or advance your career protecting the digital side of your organization. Explore emerging real-world cybersecurity challenges, threats, advanced technologies, and countermeasures. Specialize your degree with electives in areas such as cryptography, network security, blockchain, or law and policy. You don’t need a computing background to pursue this degree. If you’re not ready to commit to a 2-year master’s program, explore our 100% online Cybersecurity (Fundamentals) Certificate.
100% Online | 24 Months | 30 Credits | $16,560 USD | US Accredited Degree Program
Elevate your career in the booming field of data science. Learn the techniques and skills to turn data into powerful, actionable insights. With a multidisciplinary curriculum and expert faculty, you’ll gain the knowledge and tools to drive strategic decisions and make a real impact in any organization. If you’re not ready to commit to a 2-year master’s program, explore our 100% online Data Science (Fundamentals) Certificate.
Certificate Programs
100% Online | 6 Months | 9 Credits | $4,410 USD
Jumpstart your career in AI with our 100% online Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals Certificate. The certificate combines AI principles, deep learning, and data science with real-world applications to provide students with a solid scientific foundation. Students can complete the program in as few as 6 months, and the course is taught in English. The nine credits you’ll earn can be applied toward LAU’s online MS in Applied Artificial Intelligence.*
100% Online | 6 Months | 9 Credits | $4,410 USD
Build essential cybersecurity skills in just 6 months with our Cybersecurity (Fundamentals) certification. This GIAC-aligned program equips you with the foundational cybersecurity skills you need to explore the field, advance your career, or prepare for a longer graduate pathway. The course is fully online and taught in English, and the nine credits you will earn can be applied toward LAU’s MS in Cybersecurity*.
100% Online | 6 Months | 9 Credits | $4,410 USD
Advance your career in Data Science with this certification. Students will master a combination of technical, analytical, and soft skills, such as the foundations of programming, a theoretical framework for understanding how data can be analyzed, modeled, and interpreted, and data science applications for analyzing data sets from multiple lenses. Students can complete the program in as few as 6 months, and the course is taught in English. The nine credits you’ll earn can be applied toward LAU’s online MS in Data Science.*
High-Quality Distance Education
- #1 in Lebanon for Computer Science and Engineering by Shanghai Ranking’s GRAS 2025
- Top 10 in the Arab World by THE World University Rankings 2025
- #2 for Graduate Employability in Lebanon by QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022
- 78% graduate employability (within a year of degree completion)2
World-Class Education, Wherever You Are
We are committed to creating a globally diverse and culturally rich learning community that provides an accessible higher education experience, no matter your location or background.
Study at Lebanese American University and access:
- Learning at your own pace with 100% online programs
- Flexible online format designed for working professionals
- 1-on-1 faculty support and guidance for online students
- Industry-aligned modern curriculum taught by expert faculty
- A global network of 52,000 alumni
Request information to learn about programs aligned with your goals.
Request InfoEntry Requirements
Master’s programs*
| Degree | Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university. |
| Minimum GPA | These programs accept a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA. The MS in Computer Science accepts a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA. |
| Additional Requirements | If your bachelor’s isn’t in CS, complete one short prerequisite course on data structures (applicable to the MS in Computer Science only). For the MS in Cybersecurity and MS in Data Science, work experience is recommended but not required, and prior computing experience is not required. |
Certificate programs
| Degree | Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university. |
English Language Proficiency
Our programs are taught in English and so you must be able to read, write, and communicate in English. For masters degrees, we require that applicants from the program where English is not the language of instruction must submit proof of proficiency by passing either IELTS, TOEFL iBT, or Duolingo English Test with the minimum scores respectively of 6.5, 80, and 115.
Corporate Discount Available
Make an impact on your organization. Enrol your team and save between 10-20% off the total tuition fee.
| Number of Students | Discount (%) |
|---|---|
| 3-5 students | 10% discount |
| 6-9 students | 15% discount |
| 10+ students | 20% discount |
Start Dates
January, March, June, September, and October
Tuition Costs
| Master’s programs | $16,560 USD** |
| Certificate programs | $4,410 USD** |
Payments can be made in full or in installments.
Additional savings
- Alumni discount: 10% discount on online graduate programs
- Corporate discount: 10-20%
- Refer a friend: 10% discount on one course for the referee, applied after the referred student starts their course.
“The program’s interactive and engaging online learning environment, facilitated by cutting-edge technology and platforms, has fostered a rich exchange of ideas and collaborations with peers and faculty. This interactive aspect has been particularly beneficial, providing me with a diverse, global perspective on AI applications across industries, and fostering a sense of community and network despite the geographical distances.”
–Theresia Nehme, Online MS in Applied Artificial Intelligence student
Specialized Skills for the Jobs of Tomorrow
Our online technology programs are designed to help you build skills in the most in-demand areas of the computer science discipline. Every technology program we offer is:
- Built around hands-on projects that can support your portfolio
- Taught with current tools and technologies companies use
- Planned to improve your career outcomes after graduation
Advance Your Career in Technology
Technology-related roles such as Big Data Specialists, Fintech Engineers, AI and ML Specialists and Software Developers are the fastest-growing jobs in percentage terms from 2025 to 20301. Our Career Services team provides one-on-one support to help you find the role and career path that’s best for you.
Top Careers in Technology
- Computer and information systems manager
- Database architect
- Information security analyst
- Database administrator
- Computer systems analyst
Request information and discover what a degree from Lebanese American University can mean for your career.
Learn MoreSource and Disclaimers
- The Future of Jobs Report 2025. https://www.weforum.org/.
*Admission to the MS program rests on performance achieved during the certificate.
**Program fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change each academic year.