MS in Management Information Systems with an AI for Business Certificate

Bridge business, technology and artificial intelligence

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
  • Strengthen your expertise in business technology and innovation

Organizations are increasingly turning to AI to improve automate processes and create new opportunities for growth. The Advanced Graduate Certificate in AI for Business complements the MS in Management Information Systems, helping you develop the knowledge and skills to implement and manage AI-driven business solutions.

How the Certificate Fits Into Your MS in Management Information Systems Program

The Advanced Graduate Certificate in AI for Business is built directly into the MS in Management Information Systems curriculum. Earn both credentials using courses already required for your MS in Management Information Systems degree, allowing you to gain valuable AI expertise with no additional coursework and no extension to your planned graduation timeline.

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How to Enroll in the Certificate Program

Current students: Contact your academic advisor to add the advanced certificate to your academic program and enroll in the requisite courses.

Future students: Once accepted to the MS in Management Information Systems program, you will be able to add the advanced graduate certificate during orientation.  

Career Preparation and Skills Gained

You'll learn how to:

  • Evaluate AI technologies and identify opportunities to create business value.
  • Apply data analytics, machine learning and optimization techniques to support organizational decision-making.
  • Assess the risks, governance requirements and ethical considerations associated with AI adoption.
  • Translate business needs into technology-driven solutions.
  • Interpret data and communicate AI-informed insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Support the implementation and management of AI-enabled systems across organizations.

Career applications

The knowledge and skills gained through the certificate can support careers in:

  • Information systems management
  • Business analysis
  • Data analytics
  • Technology consulting
  • IT project management

Graduate with a competitive edge

By completing the certificate alongside your MS in Management Information Systems degree, you'll graduate with expertise in both information systems and artificial intelligence. This combination demonstrates to employers that you can bridge the gap between business needs and emerging technologies while helping organizations navigate an increasingly AI-driven future.

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)
  • MGS 616 Predictive Analytics (3 credits)