MS AI for Business at University of Arizona

Programme overview

The MS in AI for Business program provides an opportunity to gain knowledge, skills in AI methods and applications, and managerial insights regarding AI governance, including ethical use of AI and regulatory compliance. In just 12 months, students acquire the technical expertise necessary to advance their careers through AI implementation in business. The program involves theoretical and hands-on learning approaches to grasp critical AI concepts, principles, and practices.

Faculty: Eller College of Management | Duration: 2 years / 30 units | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tucson, AZ, United States

What you will study

Complete 6 core courses (18 units) and at least 1 Special Topics course. Core: 6 courses (18 units) Data Mining and Machine Learning (3) Big Data Technologies (3) Introduction to Deep Learning (3) Generative AI for Business (3) Policy and Ethics of AI for Business (3) Graphs and Network Methods and Applications (3) Special Topics: choose 1 to 4 courses (3 to 12 units): AI for.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate College minimum (applies to all programmes; departments may add requirements): regionally accredited bachelor's degree or comparable international degree and a minimum 3.00 GPA for degree programmes on a 4.00 scale. The Graduate College does not require the GRE, though individual programmes may. Programme-specific requirements are listed in the Graduate Admissions Guide.

Domestic applicants: USD 15,500 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

International applicants: USD 35,800 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Non-Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

Spring semester begins January 13 and fall semester begins August 23 for undergraduate international students; for graduate students spring begins January 14 and fall August 25.

Graduate application deadlines are set by each department; see the Graduate Admissions Guide for departmental deadlines.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.arizona.edu/admissions

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