MS Artificial Intelligence in Business

Students in the MS program in artificial intelligence in business develop technical AI and professional skills needed for success in the constantly evolving landscape of technology and business.

With an emphasis on mindful implementation, students learn to understand the implications and possibilities enabled by AI, in addition to the importance of governance and principled innovation. They gain the necessary foundation to excel in evolving fields, with a focus on mindful AI that sets them apart in the workforce.

Attendance type

Full-time

Credit hours

Study method

Campus immersion

STEM-OPT option

Available

Campus

Tempe campus

W. P. Carey School of Business

The W. P. Carey School of Business prepares tomorrow's business leaders to create positive global change through excellence and innovation. Ranked #1 for online undergraduate business programs by U.S. News & World Report (2023) and #10 globally for its Executive MBA by Financial Times (2022), W. P. Carey is a leader in business education.

The school is also highly recognized for its operations, supply chain logistics and project management programs. W. P. Carey sparks positive change by educating students, producing groundbreaking research and engaging with communities to transform the world.

ASU degree pathways

Students enrolled at an ASU Cintana Alliance Network institution have the chance to start their courses at their home institution and transfer those credits* to finish their remaining years at ASU.

Models available: Graduate dual degree and accelerated masters.

Courses at home university

CIS 505: Enterprise Data Analytics (3)

CIS 591: Python for Data Analysis (3)

CIS 503: Decision Making with Data Analytics (3)

CIS 541: Data Visualization in Business (3)

Courses at ASU

Required Core (6)

CIS 565: Artificial Intelligence in Business (3)

CIS 568: AI Business Strategy (3)

Restricted Electives (9 credit hours)

Culminating Experience (3 credit hours)

CIS 576: Transforming Business with AI

*Transfer eligibility is subject to student performance in courses at home institution and Arizona State University transfer requirements.

Featured courses

CIS 565: Artificial Intelligence in Business

Provides the foundations of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) and business fundamentals in relation to AI and explores AI's applications within companies and across industries to enhance decision-making, improve processes and achieve positive outcomes. Also explores impacts of AI at the societal, organizational and individual level.

CIS 568: AI Business Strategy

Delves into the strategic, technical and ethical dimensions of leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics to transform businesses. Focuses on formulating strategies that integrate AI capabilities to sustain a competitive advantage.

CIS 505: Enterprise Data Analytics (3) or CIS 506 Information Management

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.

Career opportunities and applicable roles

Graduates of the master’s degree in artificial intelligence in business are equipped with the in-demand technical and business acumen needed to excel in the rapidly changing realms of technology and business.
The AI market is experiencing rapid growth, valued at $136 billion as of March 2023 and projected to reach $15.7 trillion by 2030, growing at an annual rate of 37%. The job market mirrors this trend with nearly 45,000 open AI jobs in February 2023 and AI professionals rank among the fastest-growing job categories.

AI consultant

AI entrepreneur

AI product or project manager

AI specialist

2025-26 Important dates and deadlines

Program Start	Application Deadline	Classes Begin	Tuition Payment Deadline
Spring start (January)	November 28, 2024	January 13, 2025	January 20, 2025
Fall start (August)	July 1, 2025	August 21, 2025	August 25, 2025
Spring start (January)	November 28, 2025	January 12, 2026	January 19, 2026