Program Overview

Program Overview

The Artificial Intelligence in Business Strategy and Operations Certificate is a graduate certificate program offered by Old Dominion University. This program is designed for current professionals and graduate students preparing to lead in business, public administration, or technology-driven roles.

Program Details

• The program requires 12 credit hours to complete.
• It consists of four courses:
  • Artificial Intelligence Methods and Models
  • Artificial Intelligence Ethics and Policy
  • Strategic Artificial Intelligence Leadership
  • AI Product Management and Operations
• Courses follow an accelerated 8-week format, allowing for flexibility in scheduling.
• Many classes do not have a scheduled meeting time, enabling students to fit classes into their personal schedules.
• Students access course materials and complete assignments online, with instructors scheduling specific deadlines for assignments or exams.

Admission Requirements

To apply for this certificate program, applicants must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or international equivalent. They will apply to ODU as a non-degree seeking graduate student and include transcripts of all undergraduate coursework. For degrees not earned in the U.S., TOEFL scores (minimum 230 on computer-based TOEFL, or 80 on the TOEFL iBT) must also be submitted. Admission to the University does not guarantee admission to this specific certificate program.

Career Opportunities

This certificate is beneficial for professionals in fields such as business intelligence, product management, operations, and policy analysis, looking to expand their expertise in AI strategy and implementation. Potential roles that would benefit from an AI certificate in business strategy and operations include:

• Business Intelligence Analysts
• General and Operations Managers
• Computer and Information Systems Managers
• Operations Research Analysts
• Business Operations Specialists, All Other

Cost and Aid

• The cost per credit hour for in-state Virginia residents is $486, and for out-of-state students, it is $649 (rates effective Fall 2025 and subject to change).
• Old Dominion University offers various scholarships to support online students, making quality education accessible.

Related Programs

Related programs offered by Old Dominion University include:

• Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics and Big Data
• Graduate Certificate in AI in Supply Chain Operations
• Graduate Certificate in AI in Data Science
• MBA in Business Administration
• MPA in Public Administration