Unlock the Power of AI – For Managers and Leaders
Artificial Intelligence is transforming every industry—from finance and healthcare to marketing and supply chain. But to harness its true potential, organizations need managers who can translate AI into strategy and business value.
This certificate would provide an opportunity for current and future managers, to develop an understanding of the artificial intelligence landscape, to identify and assess issues related to the ethical application and use of artificial intelligence in a variety of domains, and to position themselves to pursue a career path requiring sophisticated understanding of responsible use and application of AI.
Why Enroll?
- Demystify AI: Understand core concepts of machine learning, natural language processing, and generative AI—without needing to code.
- Drive Business Value: Learn how AI can optimize operations, enhance decision-making, and create competitive advantage.
- Lead AI Projects: Gain practical tools to oversee AI initiatives, manage teams, and assess vendors with clarity.
- Ethics & Governance: Explore responsible AI practices aligned with global standards.
Program Highlights
- Courses are offered in a combination of in-person, online, or hybrid sessions
- Incorporates hands-on learning with cutting-edge tools and case studies from leading industries
- Instructed by faculty experts bridging technology and business strategy
Learn More About Our Program
CURRICULUM
Students must take and satisfactorily complete CIS 9559 and two additional courses from the graduate-level courses on Artificial Intelligence listed below. The Advanced Certificate in Artificial Intelligence for Managers is awarded to students upon completion of these courses with a minimum grade point average of 2.7. Requirements must be completed within three calendar years of enrollment in the Certificate program.
| Course Number | Course Title | Pre-requisites | Credits |
| Required Course | |||
| CIS 9559 | Practical AI for Business: Essentials and Responsible Use | None | 3 |
| Choose two courses (6 credits) from the list below: | |||
| CIS 9557 | Business Analytics | None | 3 |
| CIS 9563 | Robotic Process Automation for Organizations | None | 3 |
| MKT 9786 | Generative AI-empowered Marketing Strategy | None | 3 |
| CIS 9561 | The Ethics of AI | None | 3 |
* Completed Certificate courses carry graduate-level credits that may later be transferred to specific Zicklin Masters Level programs when applicable and appropriate. These programs require students maintain a minimum average GPA of 3.0.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants to the Certificate program must possess or be in the final term of a 4-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (or the equivalent degree in a foreign country).
Students interested in continuing their education and obtaining an MBA or MS degree at the Zicklin School of Business will have to apply to and be admitted into these programs separately. Completed Advanced Certificate courses carry graduate-level credits that may later be transferred to any of the Zicklin Masters level programs when applicable and appropriate.
Advanced Certificate programs are not eligible for F-1 visa sponsorship. If you are seeking to study on an F-1 visa, please consider applying to one of our MS or MBA degree programs.