Undergraduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence

A new interdisciplinary certificate designed for students across all majors, providing a foundation in artificial intelligence and its applications across fields.

The 18-semester-hour certificate combines a required introductory course with a flexible set of electives drawn from multiple disciplines. Students build core knowledge of AI concepts while exploring how artificial intelligence is applied in areas such as business, engineering, journalism, the arts, and the social sciences.

The program emphasizes both technical understanding and human-centered perspectives—equipping students to apply AI tools in practical contexts and to critically evaluate their ethical and societal impact.

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Featured Courses

CSI:1040 - Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals

This course provides students with a conceptual understanding of AI, an overview of its ethical and responsible uses, and preparation to work with common commercial AI tools.

BAIS:2900 - AI in Business

This nontechnical course provides information about the integration of AI into businesses. Topics include types of AI, prompt engineering, ethics/risk of AI adoption, and analyzing real-world business cases.

HIST:2133 - Science, Tech, & Society in the Modern World

This course contextualizes the development of artificial intelligence, robots, and computing within the history of science, technology, and society.

PHIL:2040 - Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

This course helps students think critically about the transformation of the world through AI and the emergence of ethical challenges posed by new technologies.

JMC:3108 - The Law and AI

This course introduces students to the developing legal environment around artificial intelligence, including legal approaches to handling AI from America and the challenges of AI from other countries. 

BAIS:6240 - Value Creation Using AI

This course explores how organizations can use AI to create value, develop competitive advantages, and identify impactful applications across business sectors.

MBA:8430 - Communication with AI and Business Tech

This course examines how AI can enhance business communication, presentations, and visual storytelling while strengthening critical thinking and professional communication skills.

Non-degree Certificates and Training

Flexible learning opportunities help faculty, staff, students, and professionals build practical AI skills through non-credit certificates, workshops, and guided training.

AI Training and Learning Resources

Information Technology Services

Access self-paced guides, live workshops, and practical resources to build AI skills and use university-supported tools effectively and responsibly.

AI and Machine Learning Certificate (non-degree)

Tippie College of Business

Add an AI and Machine Learning Certificate as a non-degree credential (four courses) to demonstrate to employers your ability to use AI and machine learning to analyze data and solve real-world problems. 

AI Resources for Students

Access tools, guidance, and practical resources to help you use AI effectively, ethically, and responsibly.