Program Overview

Artificial Intelligence Leadership and Management Ontario College Graduate Certificate program

Program description

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the extraordinary power to transform industry operations, customer experience, as well as product and service design. The opportunity to implement artificial intelligence cuts across every sector.

Harnessing the potential of artificial intelligence for competitive performance requires a new type of professional. One who not only understands the capacity of the science, but has the expertise to apply it to organizational needs and strategies, and the leadership skills to navigate through the ethical, economic, and societal implications of artificial intelligence implementation.

Intake information

• Start date: Fall 2025
• Campus: Barrie

Tuition and fees

• Visit our tuition and fees page for detailed information on the cost to attend Georgian.
• You can afford this! Explore OSAP as well as awards, scholarships and bursaries to help you pay your way to graduation.

Admission requirements

• Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma, Degree, or equivalent. Education or experience in a business setting is desirable.

Career opportunities

• Hold managerial positions in industries in the private and public sectors.
• Become entrepreneurs and establish their own enterprises in the field of artificial intelligence.
• Continue studying towards a Bachelor degree.

Why study Artificial Intelligence Leadership and Management at Georgian?

Artificial intelligence is changing how we work, think and solve problems, and Georgian’s AI program helps you become part of that transformation. Whether you’re coming from a tech background or a field like business or healthcare, this program offers the tools and support you need to thrive in a fast-growing industry.

Highlights

• Explore both the technical and business sides of artificial intelligence. Learn how AI is transforming industries like healthcare, marketing, finance, and human resources.
• Gain job-ready skills with strong career potential. AI and blockchain are among the top in-demand fields in Canada.
• Build a strong foundation in AI fundamentals. Courses cover deep learning, machine learning, and data-driven decision-making, alongside business strategy and application.
• Apply your knowledge through a real-world capstone project. Collaborate with a local business to solve real challenges using the skills you’ve gained throughout the program.

Course overview

• 12 Program Courses

Program-specific courses

• Semester 1 courses:
  • LIAI 1000 – Agile Project Management for AI
  • LIAI 1001 – AI Strategy and Change
  • LIAI 1002 – AI Ethics and Policy
  • LIAI 1004 – AI Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  • LIAI 1012 – AI Fundamentals for Managers
  • LIAI 1013 – AI in Human Resources

Course delivery method

• Hybrid: This program has a hybrid delivery method. Some parts are online and other parts are delivered in person. You’ll need to come to campus for part of your program.

Related programs

• Artificial Intelligence – Architecture, Design, and Implementation
• Big Data Analytics
• Global Business Management
• Project Management