Unlock the power of data and AI to drive smarter business decisions with the Master of Science in Analytics and Artificial Intelligence in Business (MSAAIB) degree. Through a blend of theory and hands-on experience, students gain the skills needed to tackle complex challenges and lead innovation in roles including AI business analyst, AI product manager, data scientist, and AI strategy consultant.
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Degree-at-a-Glance
Why Earn Your MSAAIB at UIC
This innovative online graduate degree equips students with advanced expertise in analytics and artificial intelligence, specifically tailored for business applications. Designed to meet evolving industry standards, the curriculum emphasizes ethical AI practices and real-world problem-solving using state-of-the-art tools. Delivered in a flexible, asynchronous format, the degree supports working professionals while providing a rigorous education that prepares graduates to lead in the AI-driven business landscape.
The program stands out for its business-focused AI content, covering areas like finance, marketing, supply chain, and HR. Students gain deep insight into how AI transforms traditional practices and unlocks new opportunities, preparing them to bridge the gap between technology and strategy and drive real business results.
MS Analytics and AI In Business Courses
The MSAAIB is 32-credit hours in length and composed of eight classes, each worth 4 credit hours.
Required
- Statistics for Management
- Programming for Data Science in Business
- Data Mining for Business
- Machine Learning and Statistical Methods for Business
Electives
- Generative AI in Business and Society
- Safety and Ethics in AI
- Managing Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Lifecycle and Development
- Reinforcement Learning with Business Applications
Admission Requirements
Applicants must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited university. Applicants must submit the following information and documentation:
- A copy of their academic transcript(s) indicated earned degree(s).
- A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) is required for the final 60 semester (90 quarter) hours of their undergraduate study (or alternatively, a GPA of 3.00 out of 4.00 in a master’s program).
- A personal statement explaining the student’s interest and goals for the program
- Current Resume: All applicants must upload a CV/resume when applying.
- Two letters of recommendation
- 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.
- $80 application fee: Fee waiver available for full or expected UIC alumni. This includes (1) Those students who have fully earned, or will earn, a UIC Bachelor’s degree by the proposed term of enrollment in a UIC graduate program and (2) UIC seniors who are seeking concurrent graduate enrollment for the final year of their undergraduate study. The waiver does not apply to those who have attended UIC, but not earned a degree; applicants to UIC professional programs; alumni of UIUC or UIS