This graduate certificate isn't theory; it's about actively learning software applications for your career advancement. You'll focus on the artificial intelligence skills that make you the go-to expert for leveraging AI in the workplace.
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12 credit hours
No test requirements for admission.
The Graduate Certificate in Applications of Artificial Intelligence for Business is designed for individuals that understand that the focus has shifted from simply understanding AI to proactively mastering its commercial application—a strategy that will accelerate exponential growth, revolutionize operations, and establish a dominant competitive advantage in the AI-driven economy.
Designed for individuals seeking a higher-level skillset in AI or considering an UBalt's M.S. in Artificial Intelligence program, it provides a step-up in learning the common software packages used in AI an machine learning.
The Dynamic Landscape of AI Platforms The world of Artificial Intelligence is evolving at a breakneck pace, driven by a diverse and competitive field of platforms. While industry behemoths like OpenAI and Google continue to dominate and set the
Dive into the cutting-edge world of Artificial Intelligence for Business to transform processes, unlock innovation, and drive competitive advantage across every major industry function, from finance and marketing to operations and HR.
Strategic Decision-Making: Use AI-driven insights, predictive modeling, and business analytics to make data-informed choices across finance, accounting, and general management.
Ethical and Regulatory Compliance: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the ethical principles, legal frameworks, and regulatory perspectives of AI to ensure responsible and compliant deployment.
Machine Learning Techniques: Develop practical expertise in key machine learning algorithms, including Supervised, Unsupervised, and Reinforcement Learning, for real-world application.
Industry-Specific AI Tools: Apply foundational AI principles and specialized applications to functional areas like Generative AI (e.g., ChatGPT), entrepreneurship, supply chain optimization, and marketing strategy.
These roles reflect a focus on applying software applications from artificial intelligence
to transform business processes, unlock innovation, and drive competitive advantage
across functions like finance, marketing, operations, and HR.
What Our
Graduates Do
These roles emphasize both the strategic application of AI and the navigation of the
ethical and regulatory landscape.
Common Roles
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Your application will be accepted on a rolling basis but you can use these dates as a guide.
Admission will be offered depending on availability of space, strength of your credentials and sufficiency of time for processing.
Questions? Contact an admission counselor at 410.837.4777 or gradadmission@ubalt.edu.
Let us know when you are ready to earn your Applications of AI for Business certificate by applying to the program. Our online application will only take you a few minutes to complete. Before you submit the application, you’ll be asked to use your credit card or bank account to pay the $50 application fee.
Insider tips:
The earlier you apply and submit a completed application, the faster you’ll receive
an admission decision. Each one of your supporting admission documents may be sent
individually. Your admission portal will keep track of what the UBalt Admission team
has received.
When you attend an information session or discuss your application with an Admission counselor or Merrick School of Business representative be sure to get your application fee waiver code and save yourself $50.
A bachelor’s degree in any field is required for admittance into the UBalt Applications of AI for Business certificate. This program is open to students without an accounting undergraduate degree as well as those who have earned an accounting-focused bachelor’s degree. The undergraduate GPA for admitted students typically ranges from 2.9 to 4.0.
Historically, admitted certificate students have average cumulative GPA's of 3.2 and come from a variety of academic majors, with the majority having some sort of prior accounting education.
The University of Baltimore has several scholarships that may be available for those students who have submitted competitive GPA documentation.
A key factor for all applicants is the undergraduate GPA, although graduate coursework will be taken into account. Request your official transcripts as soon as possible, as they can take time to print, prepare and mail. The Office of Admission requires original transcripts from all universities you’ve attended. It’s easiest to have the institution send your transcript directly to us.
If you are mailing an institution’s transcript, do not break the seal upon receipt. If you attended a non-U.S. institution, you must provide the official transcript and a transcript evaluation with a course-by-course analysis conducted by a transcript evaluation service such as World Education Services.
Send your resume to our team at documents@ubalt.edu. By submitting your resume you are signaling that you are a polished professional. That’s great because our students are professionals who are looking to enhance or change their careers. The diversity of your overall work experience is important to us.
The Admissions Committee holistically considers your transcripts, work experience, personal statement and professional recommendation in the evaluation process.
Your personal statement is important, so take your time writing it. Please submit it to documents@ubalt.edu.
Clearly tell the admissions committee more about your background and your interests. Share the reasons why you are interested in pursuing a University of Baltimore Applications of AI for Business certificate.
Include your thoughts about how the program will assist you in achieving your academic and professional development goals. Make sure your essay is well written and exhibits a high level of academic and professional competency. Again, don’t forget to proofread for grammatical and spelling errors.
One recommendation letter is required for candidates with a GPA less than 3.0. It should come from someone with the ability to evaluate your academic aptitude and/or professional experience, such as a professor, supervisor, project partner, or mentor.
Candidates with a GPA above 3.0 are not required to submit a letter of recommendation but it is welcomed.
Examples should include details of your work history, thoughts on your competence as an employee, an explanation of why they think you’d be a successful Applications of AI for Business certificate candidate, description of your academic ability, etc.
Ask the writers to put their letters of recommendation in sealed envelopes with their signatures on the back flap. Give those individuals who are writing your letters of recommendation at least two weeks—but preferably a month—to complete the task. This allows them to take their time and communicate their thoughts and recommendations of the likelihood that you will succeed in the program.
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Office of Graduate Admission
1420 N. Charles St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
The Merrick School of Business holds AACSB International accreditation. This is the world's leading standard-setting body for business education, and accredits only 6 percent of the world's top business schools, recognizing them as trailblazers in teaching, research, and societal impact.
