As large language models and AI technologies reshape industries, new roles are emerging that require a fresh set of skills. Whether you're looking to retrain, upskill, or stay ahead of the curve, the AI in Business (AIB) Certificate offers a broad, practical understanding of how AI is transforming business.
Certificate at-a-Glance
Why Earn your AIB Certificate at UIC
UIC Business students learn to fact-check AI outputs, apply tools to enhance their careers, and understand how organizations must adapt to maximize AI’s benefits. This certificate provides a strong foundation in the ethical and effective use of AI across business functions—ideal for professionals looking to leverage AI for long-term career success.
Plus, the courses in this certificate are stackable toward our future MS in Applied Artificial Intelligence in Business (MS AAIB) degree, giving you a pathway to deepen your expertise and advance your career even further.
AIB Certificate Courses
AIB CERTIFICATE COURSES
- Generative AI in Business and Society: This course introduces Generative AI basics and its applications in business analytics for strategic decision-making, focusing on practical use and ethical considerations.
- Safety and Ethics in AI: Investigates the risks and resolutions raised by rapid evolutions in Artificial Intelligence (AI) across personal, societal, and industrial perspectives.
- Reinforcement Learning with Business Applications: Introduces modern reinforcement learning techniques for automated decision-making in business areas like marketing, pricing, inventory, and supply chain management.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited university for admission to the certificate program. Applicants must submit the following information and documentation:
- An official copy of the baccalaureate transcript indicating the earned degree(s).
- A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) is required. (Exceptions to this requires permission from the certificate coordinator and Assistant Dean for CBA Admissions).
- A personal statement explaining the student’s interest and goals for the certificate program
- A current resume
- GMAT/GRE is optional.
- Valid English proficiency test scores must be submitted if required, based on the country or territory in which an applicant previously studied. Refer to UIC’s Admissions requirements.