The Graduate Certificate in AI for Business Leadership is designed to prepare current and emerging leaders to guide AI-enabled transformation in organizations. The certificate blends practical application, business strategy, and responsible AI practices to equip learners with the knowledge and skills needed to evaluate AI opportunities, integrate AI into business operations, and lead organizational change. Through course work focused on applied AI, governance, leadership, and emerging technologies, students develop the ability to align AI initiatives with business goals, manage teams in AI-enabled environments, and address ethical, legal, and policy considerations surrounding AI adoption. The certificate is available only online.
Admission
In addition to meeting the requirements of the university, The Eli Broad College of Business and Graduate School of Management, students must meet the requirements specified below. Applicants must complete an online application through the MSU Office of Admissions.
To be admitted, candidates should:
- Provide official transcripts of an earned 4-year bachelor's degree from a recognized educational institution with a cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 or higher or equivalent academic credential.
- Have relevant work experience and/or other evidence of ability to succeed in the program,
- Provide three academic or professional recommendations.
- Provide a personal statement, a resume and a video essay.
International applicants are required to adhere to all MSU English Language test admission requirements and may be required to provide certified degree documents for degrees earned internationally.
Requirements for the Graduate Certificate in AI for Business Leadership
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| Students must complete 9 credits from the following: |
| BUS |
491 |
Special Topics in Business |
3 |
| FI |
491 |
Topics in Finance |
1.5 |
| FI |
891 |
Topics in Finance |
1.5 |
| MBA |
891 |
Special Topics in Business Management |
1.5 |
| MKT |
891 |
Special Topics in Marketing |
1 to 3 |
| PIM |
884 |
Artificial Intelligence Governance |
2 |
| PIM |
891 |
Special Topics in Business |
1 to 3 |
| Other courses as approved by the college. |
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| All Special Topics courses must be approved the program director or designee. |
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| Students are expected to maintain a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 in all courses in the certificate and a minimum 2.0 grade in each course for the course to count towards the certificate program. |
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| Successfully completed (3.0 or higher) courses can be applied to one graduate certificate and one graduate degree program. |
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