2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries, organizations, and everyday life by influencing the way real-world problems are approached and solved. This interdisciplinary certificate provides students with a foundational understanding of AI, enabling them to understand how AI works at a conceptual level, how it influences decision-making and effective information use, and how it can be managed strategically. Designed for students from all academic and professional backgrounds, the certificate develops AI literacy, critical thinking, and leadership readiness in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. It supports students in their path to becoming strategic leaders and managers of the future who can harness AI to drive innovation and organizational transformation. Participants will explore the societal, organizational, and ethical implications of AI while gaining practical insight into how information management and algorithms drive modern decision-making. The certificate enables students to understand both the capabilities of AI and its alignment with organizational objectives, as well as the limitations and responsible use of AI technologies in contemporary professional environments.