University at Buffalo (UB)
Artificial Intelligence in Business Focus Area
Harness the power of AI for strategic advantage
Artificial Intelligence is transforming the way businesses operate, compete and grow. The AI in Business focus area prepares you to lead this transformation by combining cutting-edge technology with strategic insight.
Turn Your Focus Area into an Additional Graduate Credential
Complete the AI in Business focus area coursework to earn the AI for Business Advanced Graduate Certificate. Unlike the focus area, the Advanced Graduate Certificate provides a deeper specialization in AI and awards an additional graduate credential, helping you demonstrate advanced expertise in one of today's fastest-growing business fields.
Be Career Ready
- Design AI-driven solutions to tackle complex business challenges across industries
- Leverage machine learning and predictive analytics to anticipate market trends and customer needs
- Integrate AI into marketing strategies to personalize experiences and optimize return on investment
- Use AI-powered tools for financial forecasting, risk management and strategic investment decisions
- Explore ethical AI frameworks to ensure responsible innovation and data governance
- Lead digital transformation initiatives by aligning AI capabilities with organizational goals
Curriculum (12 credits)
Availability varies by semester.
- MGG 633 Model Managerial Process (3 credits)
- MGS 616 Predictive Analytics (3 credits)*
- MGS 636 Applied AI for Managers (3 credits)*
- MGS 613 Database Management Systems (3 credits)
- MGS 628 Data Visualization for Business Insights (3 credits)
- MGS 639 Cybersecurity, Privacy and Ethics (3 credits)
- MGS 653 Social Network Analytics (3 credits)
- MGS 657 Cloud Data Warehousing and Data Engineering (3 credits)
*Highly recommended course
Review course descriptions in the Graduate Catalog.
