The University of Baltimore Merrick School of Business has answered the urgent call of the modern data-driven economy by launching two new and distinctive graduate-level certificates, designed to help working professionals master the complexities of artificial intelligence in a business context. This strategic expansion is directly aligned with the school’s 30-credit Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence for Business program, providing students with progressive pathways to advanced credentials in the field.
The first of the new offerings is the Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals for Business, a foundational program explicitly created for the business professionals
seeking to better equip themselves to understand AI’s scope and impact within their
existing jobs. Students gain hands-on experience with data science tools, Python programming
(no prior coding required), and core concepts of machine learning and generative AI.
This certificate focuses on providing a core skillset, covering topics from data preparation
and visualization to business analytics and fundamental AI concepts for more informed
decision-making.
For those ready to move beyond foundational knowledge, the school has also introduced
the Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence Business Applications. This certificate focuses on how AI is transforming key functional areas such as
finance, marketing, operations, supply chain, human resources, and entrepreneurship.
The curriculum emphasizes the proactive mastery of AI’s commercial application, focusing
on real-world skills like strategic decision-making, the navigation of complex ethical
and regulatory compliance issues, and developing practical expertise in advanced machine
learning and artificial intelligence techniques.
Students who complete either of the 12-credit certificates are positioned for seamless
progression into the university’s full Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence for Business program. The credits earned from the certificates can be applied toward the 30-credit master's
degree, allowing business professionals to incrementally advance their education and
career potential in the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence.
Through this incremental educational approach, the school is ensuring that industry leaders at all levels can gain the skills necessary to harness AI for exponential growth and competitive advantage.