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Get In-Demand Skills to Advance Your Technology Career

The technology field is advancing fast. Whether you need specific skills to further your career in one of the most in-demand areas or want to learn the field from the ground up, we have the degree and certificate programs you need. You’ll gain relevant, hands-on experience with the latest tools, technologies, and knowledge, studying with industry experts who are deeply engaged in your learning and support you throughout the program you choose.

#1 in Lebanon for Computer Science and Engineering (Shanghai Ranking’s GRAS 2024)
#5 in the Arab World (THE 2025)
#8 in the Arab World (ARWU 2024)
No Prior Work Experience Required
100% Online — Optional New York Residency Available
Customize Your Degree with Diverse Electives
Five Intakes Per Year — Join in a Matter of Weeks

Choose the Online Technology Program Best for You

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.

Online MS in Applied Artificial Intelligence

100% Online | 24 Months | 30 Credits | $15,750 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.

Online MS in Computer Science

100% Online | 24 Months | 30 Credits | $15,750 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.

Online MS in Cybersecurity

100% Online | 24 Months | 30 Credits | $15,750 USD | US Accredited Degree Program

Advance or build 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.

Online MS in Data Science

100% Online | 24 Months | 30 Credits | $15,750 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.

Online Certificate in Artificial Intelligence (Fundamentals)

100% Online | 6 Months | 9 Credits | $4,200 USD

Jumpstart your career in AI with our 100% online Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals Certificate. Students can complete the program in as few as just 6 months, and the nine credits you’ll earn can be applied toward the University’s online MS in Applied Artificial Intelligence.* The certificate combines AI principles, deep learning, and data science with real-world applications to provide students with a solid scientific foundation. This course is taught in English.

Online Certificate in Data Science (Fundamentals)

100% Online | 6 Months | 9 Credits | $4,200 USD

Advance your career in Data Science with this certification. The nine credits you’ll earn can be applied toward the University’s online MS in Data Science.* 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. This course is taught in English.

High-Quality Distance Education

#5 in the Arab World by THE World University Rankings 2025
#2 for Graduate Employability in Lebanon by QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022
#8 in the Arab World by Shanghai Academic Rankings of World Universities 2024

Online Study at Lebanese American University

We are committed to creating a globally diverse and culturally rich learning community that provides an accessible higher education experience no matter what your location or background. Our faculty excel in teaching, research, and community service, bringing valuable industry expertise and relevant experience to the online classroom and providing one-on-one support. Students gain access to a team of supportive faculty and expert student services.

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Entry Requirements

To apply for a masters program at Lebanese American University, you will need a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA. If your bachelor’s degree is not computer science related, you may be required to complete a short course on data structures essentials. You do not need a bachelor’s degree if you are applying to a certificate program.

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

The total estimated cost of tuition for a masters program is $15,750 USD. For graduate certificates, the total tuition is $4,200 USD. Payments can be made in full or in installments.

Alumni Discount

Alumni are eligible for a special 10% discount on online graduate programs. Tuition rates for online programs are presented and paid for in U.S. dollars.

Refer A Friend

We believe our students are the best advocates for our brand. With this scheme, only the referee can receive a 10% discount off one course (i.e. the student who refers a friend – the friend must start in order for the discount to be applied to the referee’s next course).

Specialized Skills for the Jobs of Tomorrow

The University’s online technology programs build your skills in the most in-demand areas of the field. You’ll complete your program with the hands-on experience employers look for. Certificate programs deliver specific, in-demand skills and degree programs offer electives and concentrations aligned to your career goals.

Advance Your Career in Technology

The growth of technology careers is projected to grow much faster than the average of all occupations from 2022 to 2032.¹ 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 ($164,070/year²)
Database architect ($134,870/year³)
Information security analyst ($112,000/year⁴)
Computer systems analyst ($102,240/year⁵)
Database administrator ($99,890/year³)

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Sources and Disclaimer

Computer and Information Technology Occupations. Bureau of Labor Services. https://www.bls.gov.
Computer and Information Systems Managers. Bureau of Labor Services. https://www.bls.gov.
Database Administrators and Architects. Bureau of Labor Services. https://www.bls.gov.
Information Security Analysts. Bureau of Labor Services. https://www.bls.gov.
Computer Systems Analysts. Bureau of Labor Services. https://www.bls.gov.

*Admission to graduate programs at LAU is selectively granted to students who hold bachelor’s degrees from recognized colleges or universities and demonstrate distinct academic ability and motivation. Admission to a program rests on meeting the minimum requirements.