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Advanced Certificate in AI & Business

A one-year, accelerated program for professionals who want to lead AI adoption within organizations of any size. Our AI and business certificate gives students fluency in AI—from fundamental technical skills to core strategic approaches—so they can drive AI transformation wherever they go.

Course offerings

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Intro to Business Analytics ▸

Coding for Analysis ▸
Syracuse University micro-credential*

Intro to Data Decision-Making Using AI ▸
Syracuse University micro-credential*

Information Systems for Analysis ▸
Syracuse University micro-credential*

Project Management ▸
Syracuse University micro-credential*

*A focused credential that demonstrates mastery in a specific skill.

Courses by quarter

Download the Advanced Certificate in AI & Business course grid to view the course offerings by quarter.

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Class Schedule

A simple, reliable weekly timetable

Monday/Tuesday

Class

8:45 am – 10:30 am

Break

10:30 am – 11:15 am

Class

11:15 am – 1:00 pm

Wednesday

Speaking from Experience & networking

Starts at 8:45 am

Thursday/Friday

Class

8:45 am – 10:30 am

Break

10:30 am – 11:15 am

Class

11:15 am – 1:00 pm

AI Innovation Hub

A state-of-the-art space for exploring the intersection of business and bleeding-edge technologies.

Take a tour of the AI Innovation Hub at Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship with Graham Anthony, assistant vice president for education technologies and innovation.

Individualized learning

Instructors commit 40 percent of their time to mentoring, so students always have support inside the classroom and out.
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CAREER GROWTH & SUCCESS

An education driven by experience

Real career experiences with businesses and nonprofits are embedded into the business and entrepreneurship program. Career development and design thinking is a pillar of the AI and business program with three dedicated classes over the year. Students also have the chance to apply what they learn within a real business context through a required capstone project in the final quarter.

GRADUATE PATHWAYS

Where can you go?

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Launch a business.

Our program can help aspiring entrepreneurs turn their startup passion into reality, going from ideation and seed funding to ready-to-launch success.

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Move ahead in a career.

Employer partners and dedicated expert mentors support career-focused students to define and then take on the next phase of their professional journies.

Syracuse University campus

Enroll in a four-year degree program.

The program provides many students with a foundation of learning that they take into a joint bachelor’s degree at one of our partner colleges.

Speaking from Experience

Every Wednesday, accomplished business leaders and entrepreneurs share expert knowledge and experiences with our community.

Featuring

8

5

speakers since 2023

Some of Our Past Speakers

Tim Tebow

Tim Tebow

Founder, Tim Tebow Foundation; College Football Analyst, ESPN and SEC Network; Former NFL Quarterback

June 18, 2025
Erin Tolefree

Erin Tolefree

President & CEO

Baldwin Richardson Foods

February 8, 2025
Anthony Scaramucci

Anthony Scaramucci

Founder & Managing Partner, Founder & Chairman

Skybridge Capital, SALT

July 2, 2025

Tim Shriver

Chairman

Special Olympics

June 5, 2024
Colleen Matteson

Colleen Matteson

President

Bank of America

November 29, 2023
Tom Monaghan

Tom Monaghan

Founder

Domino’s Pizza

October 4, 2023
Nate Gibbons

Nate Gibbons

Founder & CEO

QuickFi

April 9, 2025
Caroline Yap

Caroline Yap

Former Managing Director for Global AI Business

Google

August 6, 2025
Lindy Ruff

Lindy Ruff

Head Coach

Buffalo Sabres

June 18, 2025
Kevin Surace

Kevin Surace

Futurist, Keynote Speaker, Inventor, TED Speaker, “Father” of the AI Virtual Assistant

June 25, 2025

Academic calendar

Our academic year is comprised of four quarters, each with 2-3 weeks in between. We also recognize a number of holidays and observances throughout the year—see our full calendar to learn more.

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Apply for free.

Enrollment for Spring 2026 at Golisano Institute is now open for those ready to take the next step.

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Connect with admissions.

Interested in learning more but have questions? Get in touch with our admissions team—they’re happy to help.

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