Graduate Certificate in Business Applications of Artificial Intelligence Online
This online program is taught by top-tier faculty and equips you with the skills and knowledge to lead organizations in the effective and ethical use of AI.
Program Overview
Lead organizations into the future with the Business Applications of AI Certificate
This innovative Graduate Certificate in Business Applications of Artificial Intelligence online program equips you to harness the power of AI and machine learning, enabling you to solve complex corporate challenges. You will engage in hands-on projects using Python and industry-standard AI tools, gaining experience in data preparation, analysis and visualization. You'll also explore the ethical, privacy and societal implications of AI in business, ensuring you can responsibly integrate these technologies into any organization.
As the demand for data scientists surges, this 100% online certificate program positions you to thrive in a rapidly growing industry. If you later choose to pursue a higher degree, credit hours from this online graduate certificate can seamlessly transfer into a UIS master’s program, providing a flexible path to further advance your education and career.
Graduates of the online Business Applications of AI Certificate will:
- Assess the capabilities and constraints of artificial intelligence tools and techniques in various business applications
- Apply practical programming skills for AI applications, including data access, retrieval and analysis
- Implement AI techniques and models to address business challenges and enhance decision-making
- Analyze the ethical, privacy, societal and commercial implications of integrating AI technologies within business environments
- Assess the capabilities and constraints of artificial intelligence tools and techniques in various business applications
- Apply practical programming skills for AI applications, including data access, retrieval and analysis
- Implement AI techniques and models to address business challenges and enhance decision-making
- Analyze the ethical, privacy, societal and commercial implications of integrating AI technologies within business environments
Career Opportunities:
- Data Scientist
- Business Analyst
- AI Specialist
- AI Consultant
- Data Scientist
- Business Analyst
- AI Specialist
- AI Consultant
Accreditation
The College of Business and Management at the University of Illinois Springfield is accredited by AACSB International (AACSB). Fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide have earned this symbol of the highest standard in management education.
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Tuition
Maximize your ROI with our cost-effective tuition
Earn a world-class education for less than you’d expect. Our pay-by-the-course tuition fits easily into your budget.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Applications of AI Cert | $460 | $1,380 | $4,140* |
*Total cost is estimated at $1,380 per course based on a semester fee schedule.
Full estimated cost of attendance is listed here. If you are enrolling in our online Graduate Accelerated Programs (GAP) through the College of Business and Management, be aware that their tuition deadlines are different from general University tuition deadlines. For GAP, tuition is due to be paid in full the day before classes begin each term. If payment is not received before the first day of classes, you will be administratively withdrawn from the program. Because the online program that you have applied and been admitted to is based on an 8-week period, while the University customarily addresses programs offered in a 16-week period, you may receive conflicting information from the University of Illinois System Bursar Office. The payment and due dates sent by the bursar office do not apply to your 8-week online courses. If you have questions, please contact your program advisor.
Tuition breakdown:
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Applications of AI Cert | $460 | $1,380 | $4,140 |
*Total cost is estimated at $1,380 per course based on a semester fee schedule.
Full estimated cost of attendance is listed here. If you are enrolling in our online Graduate Accelerated Programs (GAP) through the College of Business and Management, be aware that their tuition deadlines are different from general University tuition deadlines. For GAP, tuition is due to be paid in full the day before classes begin each term. If payment is not received before the first day of classes, you will be administratively withdrawn from the program. Because the online program that you have applied and been admitted to is based on an 8-week period, while the University customarily addresses programs offered in a 16-week period, you may receive conflicting information from the University of Illinois System Bursar Office. The payment and due dates sent by the bursar office do not apply to your 8-week online courses. If you have questions, please contact your program advisor.
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Keep track of upcoming dates and deadlines
Designed for working professionals, UIS Online programs feature multiple start dates per year, so you can begin at the time that best fits your schedule and complete your certificate quickly.
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| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024-1st Half | 8/23/24 | 8/2/24 | 8/12/24 | 8/18/24 | 8/22/24 | 10/19/24 | 8 weeks |
| Spring 2025-1st Half | 1/13/25 | 12/16/24 | 1/2/25 | 1/8/25 | 1/12/25 | 3/15/25 | 8 weeks |
| Summer 2025-1st Half | 6/2/25 | 5/12/25 | 5/20/25 | 5/28/25 | 6/1/25 | 7/26/25 | 8 weeks |
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Admissions
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Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- Official transcripts
- No GMAT required
Courses
Discover what you’ll learn in this cutting-edge curriculum
For the online Business Applications of AI Certificate program, you must complete three courses totaling nine credit hours.
