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Be at the forefront of an AI-driven workforce with the Online Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence in Business (Online MS-AIB). You'll gain technical skills, identify AI opportunities, and learn to develop ethical implementation strategies through applied coursework and a real-world capstone project. Join ASU’s W. P. Carey School of Business to upskill your career and transform the future of any industry.
Curriculum
The online master’s degree in AI for business requires 30 total credit hours to complete. A range of courses prepare you to manage and lead meaningful and responsible innovation — by embedding AI into transformation initiatives that substantially and sustainably improve business outcomes and impact the community. The program culminates in an applied project, where students leverage acquired knowledge to create solutions for a real-world scenario.
Online MS-AIB courses
Explores modern artificial intelligence (AI) technology, applications, techniques and their implications for business. People, process and technology factors related to the innovation and adoption of AI in the commercial enterprise and how it shapes the competition and society in the future. Also covers implications for information systems professionals as it pertains to managing the AI infrastructure (robots, algorithms, platforms).
Provides a foundation in programming fundamentals, the skills to combine and manipulate structured and unstructured data, and the ability to summarize, visualize, and draw insights from the data. This course may be waived with demonstrated Python proficiency.
Ensuring the foundational understanding of contextualized analytics within the business enterprise continuum by covering how data flows and is managed across the landscape of enterprise business processes.
Charting a roadmap for data-driven decision making and getting a practical understanding of how IT tools and techniques can allow managers to extract predictive analytics and patterns from primarily numeric data.
Students will benefit from understanding practical ramifications of Information and Information Technology governance decisions, how they support broader business objectives, and implications of geopolitical differences. Business students will gain insights into best practices of governing data analytics, artificial intelligence/advanced algorithms (AI), cloud platforms, information and cybersecurity, as well as understand their pivotal role in supporting global business strategy.
Deep learning applications have become an integral part of our lives over the last decade. Applications based on deep learning models cover a wide spectrum of industries including retail, automotive, manufacturing, health care, banking, insurance, agriculture, security and surveillance. Hands-on look at the latest models, trends, challenges and strategy of deep learning applications in business.
Uses tools and techniques to analyze unstructured data that are applied to business problems to support informed decision making and the extraction of predictive analytics and patterns from primarily nonnumeric data.
Delves into the strategic, technical and ethical dimensions of leveraging AI and analytics to transform businesses. Focuses on formulating strategies that integrate AI capabilities to sustain a competitive advantage.
Integrate and apply your technical expertise, business acumen, and ethical considerations to solve real-world business challenges. Working in teams, students will design an AI-driven transformation project that addresses a specific business problem while demonstrating mindfulness and ethical considerations. Through the semester-long project, students will navigate the complexities of managing and deploying AI solutions in business settings, with an emphasis on creating sustainable and impactful transformations.
Professional preparation
As AI's role in business operations becomes increasingly significant, there is a growing demand for professionals with combined expertise in AI and business. Anchored in the triad of mindful AI — business domain knowledge, technical understanding, and ethical awareness — the MS-AIB program at ASU aims to cultivate a highly skilled workforce proficient in thoughtfully applying AI across various industries and sectors.
Applicable and flexible
Covering applicable concepts — from prompt engineering to mindful AI principles — you can immediately use to advance your career, the Online MS-AIB program is as flexible as possible to meet the needs of working professionals. Our holistic application process does not require GMAT or GRE scores, and prior programming experience isn't necessary — we'll teach you from the ground up.
Career coaching
Experienced career coaches in the W. P. Carey Career Services Center are available to support you every step of the way. Work with our team to build critical skills and map your career trajectory. We’re here to help throughout your program and after you graduate.
- Consult with dedicated career professionals to maximize your time in school
- Access a library of on-demand content and resources to advance your career
- Continue to access career coaching and resources after graduation
Faculty
Faculty in the W. P. Carey Department of Information Systems conduct impactful research that helps push the frontiers of business, incorporate advanced technology and knowledge in teaching, and seek meaningful engagement with students, corporate stakeholders, and society.