For Students
AI & Business Program
A 12-month program for those seeking to gain in-demand skills and experiences in artificial intelligence for business career success. The accelerated program builds AI fluency—from fundamental technical skills to core strategic approaches—for leading data-driven transformation in any business setting.
Course offerings
Coding for Analysis ▸
Syracuse University micro-credential*
Intro to Data Decision-Making Using AI ▸
Syracuse University micro-credential*
Applied AI ▸
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.
Download nowThe AI & Business program consists of 48 credits that are approved by the American Council on Education (ACE). In addition, students can earn four micro-credentials from Syracuse University. Once complete, students are awarded the Advanced Certificate in AI & Business, which is licensed by New York State Education Department.
Is this program right for you?
Students come to Golisano Institute along many different paths. Whether just starting out, looking to build new skills, or ready to build your dream business, the AI and business program offers anyone regardless of background an accelerated business education that delivers real career results.
Class Schedule
A simple, reliable weekly timetable
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
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?
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.
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.
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
Featuring
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speakers since 2023
Some of Our Past Speakers
Tim Tebow
June 18, 2025Founder, Tim Tebow Foundation; College Football Analyst, ESPN and SEC Network; Former NFL Quarterback
Erin Tolefree
February 8, 2025President & CEO
Baldwin Richardson Foods
Anthony Scaramucci
July 2, 2025Founder & Managing Partner, Founder & Chairman
Skybridge Capital, SALT
Tim Shriver
June 5, 2024Chairman
Special Olympics
Colleen Matteson
November 29, 2023President
Bank of America
Tom Monaghan
October 4, 2023Founder
Domino’s Pizza
Nate Gibbons
April 9, 2025Founder & CEO
QuickFi
Caroline Yap
August 6, 2025Former Managing Director for Global AI Business
Lindy Ruff
June 18, 2025Head Coach
Buffalo Sabres
Kevin Surace
June 25, 2025Futurist, Keynote Speaker, Inventor, TED Speaker, “Father” of the AI Virtual Assistant
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.
View the calendarA college-level education
The American Council on Education (ACE)—the national body that determines credit for prior learning (CPL)—equates 96% of Golisano Institute’s curriculum to either upper- or lower-division courses within a baccalaureate degree. Because of this assessment, our students can transfer credits into a traditional college program upon graduation.
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Enrollment for Spring 2026 at Golisano Institute is now open for those ready to take the next step.
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