Our artificial intelligence certificate introduces students to the rapidly expanding field of artificial intelligence (AI). As AI drives many businesses and organizations today, there is a need for qualified AI analysts to meet the increasing demands of a global ecosystem. With MSSU’s Artificial Intelligence Graduate Certificate, you can learn the skills needed to break into this lucrative field.
Complete this program as a stand-alone certificate in less than one academic year (August to May). To further prepare for an exciting career at the intersection of business and data analytics, the AI certificate can also be used as an entry point into our Master of Business Administration in Applied Data Analytics or Master of Science in Data Analytics degrees.
Earn your Artificial Intelligence Graduate Certificate in less than one academic year. Access course materials through multiple modalities.
Program Tuition*: $5,124 in-state | $8,904 out-of-state
*Reflects tuition charges only. Additional books and supplies may be required. Tuition rates are subject to change as published by the Bursar’s Office. Estimated tuition and fees are based on current rates.
Want to attend MSSU but live outside Missouri? Students from Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas are eligible for an automatic in-state tuition rate through the Lion Pride Tuition program. See University Tuition for more information.
Duration: 10 months
Credit Hours: 12
Program Flexibility
Our innovative course delivery options allow you to pursue your educational goals while meeting the demands of career, family, and other demands. The four courses required for the AI certificate are offered in our HyFlex modality that allows students to complete coursework in one of three ways (or any combination):
Note: International students are required to attend in-person classes to meet immigration requirements.
Program Curriculum
MSSU’s Artificial Intelligence Certificate is comprised of 12 credit hours:
Admissions Requirements
To apply for the Artificial Intelligence Graduate Certificate, you must hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a regionally accredited college or university or an equivalent international institution, with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher. In addition, you must provide documentation of one of the following:
Conditional Admission: An applicant who does not fully meet the requirements for admission as a regular graduate student, at the discretion of the Graduate Programs Coordinator, may be allowed to enroll in the graduate program under a conditional acceptance status. Please submit your application materials to the online application portal for consideration.
Application Deadlines
Fall Semester Start - July 31
Sarah Holtzen, PhD
Assistant Professor of Management
Graduate Programs Coordinator
Plaster School of Business
Phone: (417) 659-4031
Email: Holtzen-S@mssu.edu
