Graduate Certificate in Generative AI for Business

Unleash the Potential of Generative AI for Business Innovation

Elevate your professional profile with a Graduate Certificate in Generative AI for Business from UNC Greensboro’s Bryan School of Business and Economics. This intensive 12-credit-hour program is offered online part-time, allowing students to seamlessly integrate learning into their busy schedules. Acquire invaluable insights into leveraging generative artificial intelligence technologies to drive strategic innovation in today’s competitive market landscape. Apply newfound knowledge directly to your current role, enhancing your contributions from day one. Propel your career trajectory and unlock lucrative opportunities by investing in this specialized pathway to expertise in generative artificial intelligence. Plus, this certificate is stackable, and can be applied towards the future pursuit of an advanced degree such as our MS in I.T. and Management.

Required Curriculum

3 credit hours

• ISM-645: Principles of Predictive Analytics 
• ISM-663: Deep Learning Applications for Business 
• ISM-664: Generative AI for Business 

Elective Curriculum

You may choose 1 course (3 credit hours) from the following or other approved courses: 

• ISM-646: Visualizing Data to Design Strategy 
• ISM-647: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Applications for Business 
• ISM-670: IT Driven Disruptive Innovation Management 
• ISM-677: Information Systems Management 

Application Deadlines

The Graduate Certificate in Generative AI for Business program welcomes a variety of applicants, whether they come to us with years of professional experience or have just recently earned an undergraduate degree — business or otherwise. 

APPLICATION Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) from an accredited institution 
  • For U.S. degrees, one official transcript from all previous academic institutions. 
  • For international degrees, a course-by-course evaluation from a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES®) service, showing proof of U.S. bachelor’s degree equivalency, credit hours and GPA. 
• Statement of purpose 
• Three letters of recommendation 
• Resume 
• Online application and $65 fee 
• Evidence of English language proficiency (for non-native English speakers) 

Students entering our program typically have a GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale. 

Estimated Program Costs

These estimated program costs include tuition and fees based on the 2023-2024 Graduate Tuition and Fee Schedule and do not include the cost of housing, textbooks, or student health insurance. Visit csh.uncg.edu for more detailed information. Tuition and fees vary depending on the program track pursued and the number of credit hours taken each semester.

The Outside-of-NC rate applies to students located outside of the state taking online classes. The Out-of-State rate applies to students taking classes while located within the state, but are not residents of NC (determined by the Residency Determination Service).

Military-Affiliated Students

UNCG has been named both Best for Vets and a Military Friendly School. We’re a Yellow Ribbon Program participant, and are proud to offer a variety of benefits for veterans, active-duty military, and military-affiliated students, such as:

• Online application fee waiver for active-duty service members
• In-state tuition for out-of-state students (in accordance with the Veterans Choice Act)
• Credit for relevant military service/training
• Tutoring assistance

For more information on UNCG Military-Affiliated services and benefits, visit military.uncg.edu.