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Online Certificate in Artificial Intelligence (Graduate)

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly important in business as organizations leverage AI to improve their operations.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Business Graduate Certificate Overiew

The online Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Business Graduate Certificate, offered by the Carl H. Lindner College of Business, equips you with essential skills to effectively leverage AI to enhance individual productivity within organizational settings. This certificate program also prepares you to develop and implement AI-driven solutions to solve complex business challenges.

This certificate program is completely online and offers asynchronous learning, which makes it ideal for working professionals. You can study at your own pace by accessing lectures, assignments, and learning materials at your convenience.

Students receive strong support from the University of Cincinnati Online, ensuring comprehensive assistance from enrollment through graduation. Students may find this certificate to be a valuable addition to their MBA program. All credits earned as part of this certificate may be applied toward the Master of Science in Information Systems or Master of Science in Business Analytics programs. For more details on how credits can be applied to these master’s degrees, please contact an Enrollment Services Advisor.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Business Graduate Certificate Highlights

High Quality Education

The Carl H. Lindner College has been AACSB accredited since 1906. Less than one-third of U.S. business school programs and only 15% of school programs worldwide meet the rigorous standards of AACSB international accreditation. The value of this accreditation is paramount to business students and the schools they attend. AACSB ensures that schools deliver a high-quality education to their students by demanding accredited colleges pursue high stands and provide continuously relevant business education to students.

Flexibility

  • 100% online
  • No experience with AI tools is required, a basic background in Python programming and information systems is helpful
  • Can be completed in two-three semesters (9-12 months) of study.
  • Provides students with flexibility; hands-on experiential learning opportunities with the latest AI tools; access to expert faculty who are working on and researching AI’s latest business applications, and a connection to Lindner’s 50,000-strong alumni network who can aid certificate recipients in landing job placements in a rapidly growing talent field.

Support from Application through Graduation

At UC, you’ll have a full support team behind you:


Prerequisites
  • Any student with an undergraduate bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, regardless of field of study, is eligible to apply for admission to a Graduate Certificate.

Complete the online application and submit the application fee.

Standard Application Fees:

  • $65.00 for domestic applicants to most degree programs
  • $70.00 for international applicants to most degree programs
  • $20.00 for domestic applicants to Graduate Certificates
  • $25.00 for international applicants to Graduate Certificates
  • Application fees for UC Online programs are waived through Fall 2026 for all applicants who apply by July 1, 2026
  • Fee waivers are automatically applied for applicants who: 
    • Are currently serving in the US armed forces
    • Are veterans of the US armed forces

You can find more information here. Applications are accepted continuously throughout the year. Please review and submit the following materials:

All applicants are required to upload unofficial transcripts during the application process, showing all undergraduate and graduate course work completed, including degrees granted and dates of conferral.

Official transcripts are not required until the student has received and accepted an offer of admission from the university. Once the offer has been confirmed, the student must submit official transcripts.

Students who have received degrees from the University of Cincinnati do not need to submit official paper copies of their UC transcripts.

For questions regarding international students, contact an Enrollment Services Advisor.

Transcripts can be submitted electronically or by mail. To see if your transcript(s) can be ordered electronically, visit the links below and search for your previous school(s).

If you do not see your past school(s) listed on either site, please contact the school(s) directly. Then, mail your sealed, unopened, official transcripts to:

Please mail sealed, unopened, official transcripts to:

University of Cincinnati
Office of Admissions
PO Box 210091
Cincinnati, Ohio 45221-0091

Current resume or CV.

Statement of purpose, explaining in less than 500 words how the Artificial Intelligence in Business Graduate Certificate will further your career goals.

At the University of Cincinnati, we offer multiple start dates to accommodate your schedule. 
Term Application Deadline Classes Start
Fall 2026 July 1, 2026 August 24, 2026

The University of Cincinnati's online course fees differ depending on the program. On average, students will accrue fewer fees than students attending on-campus classes.

The one fee applied across all UC Online programs is the distance learning fee. Students living outside the state of Ohio must also pay an additional “non-resident” fee to enroll in courses at UC Online. This fee is lower than the out-of-state fee for traditional on-campus programs.

To view tuition information and program costs, visit the Online Program Fees page.

  • The University of Cincinnati and all regional campuses are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
  • The Carl H. Lindner College of Business holds AACSB accreditation.  AACSB International business accreditation is an achievement earned only by programs of the highest caliber.  Institutions that earn accreditation confirm their commitment to quality and continuous improvement through a rigorous and comprehensive peer review.  Less than one-third of U.S. business school programs and only 15% of business school programs worldwide meet the rigorous standards of AACSB International accreditation.
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