Full-Time MBA with an AI for Business Advanced Graduate Certificate
Lead with intelligence in an AI-driven economy
Why add the AI for Business Certificate?
- Earn two credentials instead of one
- No additional coursework required
- No delay to graduation
- Develop in-demand AI and analytics skills
- Enhance your business leadership expertise with emerging technologies
AI is reshaping how organizations set strategy, compete and create value. The Advanced Graduate Certificate in AI for Business integrates AI expertise directly into the MBA experience, preparing you to lead confidently in data-rich, technology-enabled organizations.
How the Certificate Fits Into Your MBA
The Advanced Graduate Certificate in AI for Business is designed to complement the MBA curriculum. By carefully selecting MBA electives, many students may earn both credentials without extending their time to graduation.
How to Enroll in the Certificate Program
Current students: Contact your academic advisor to add the advanced graduate certificate to your academic program and enroll in the requisite courses.
Future students: Once accepted to the Full-TIme MBA program, you will be able to add the advanced graduate certificate to your program during orientation.
Career Preparation and Skills Gained
You'll learn how to:
- Evaluate emerging AI technologies and identify opportunities to create business value.
- Apply AI and analytics to support strategic decision-making and organizational performance.
- Interpret complex data and translate insights into actionable business recommendations.
- Understand the ethical, strategic and organizational implications of AI adoption.
- Use machine learning, predictive analytics and optimization concepts to address business challenges.
- Lead AI-enabled initiatives and communicate technology-driven strategies to stakeholders.
Career applications
The knowledge and skills gained through the certificate can support careers in:
- Business strategy and consulting
- Product management
- Operations management
- Marketing leadership
- General management and executive leadership
Graduate with a competitive edge
By completing the certificate alongside your MBA, you'll graduate with an AI credential that complements your business education, demonstrating to employers that you're prepared to lead in an increasingly data-driven and technology-enabled business environment.
Curriculum
Required core courses (6 credits)
- AI 501 Foundations of AI and Society (3 credits)
- MGS 636 Applied AI for Managers (3 credits)
Electives (6 credits)
- AI 502 Mathematical and Computational Fundamentals for AI and Society (3 credits)
- MGF 672 AI in Finance (3 credits)
- MGF 687 Technology for Finance: Big Data, Machine Learning and AI Applications (3 credits)
- MGS 616 Predictive Analytics (3 credits)