New Program will Prepare Students for Career Success with AI-driven Business Insights and Hands-On Experience

ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Simon Business School, a pioneer in STEM management education and home to top-ranked MBA and MS programs, is expanding its leadership in AI by launching its new Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence in Business program. As AI transforms industries across the globe, this cutting-edge program will equip students with the technical and strategic skills needed to harness AI for business value.

"AI expertise is essential in today's competitive business landscape, where organizations must adapt to the impact of AI in all business functions, from customer experience to operations, from talent management to financial sustainability," said Sevin Yeltekin, dean of Simon Business School. "Our program not only provides students with the technical skills needed to leverage AI effectively, but also includes a hands-on project, an experience that enables students to make an immediate impact after graduating."

The curriculum includes industry-relevant courses such as Programming for Analytics, Introduction to AI & Business, and AI & Deep Learning. Students will engage in practical applications that address real-world challenges, culminating in a unique AI-focused capstone project. This required project allows students to collaborate with corporate sponsors, applying their knowledge to solve actual business problems.

"According to Deloitte's The State of Generative AI in the Enterprise report, 79% of business leaders expect generative AI to transform their organizations within three years," said Mitch Lovett, senior associate dean for education and innovation. "Graduates of this program will be positioned at the forefront of this transformation, equipped to meet the growing demand for expertise in applying AI to business."

This intensive 14-month program includes personalized career coaching through Simon's Jay S. and Jeanne Benet Career Management Center, preparing students to transition into AI roles upon graduation seamlessly.

"As part of this cohort experience, students will have the opportunity to shape the future of AI in business at Simon," Dean Yeltekin added. "You'll connect with like-minded peers and industry leaders, positioning yourself as a pioneer in this emerging field."

The STEM-designated program signals quantitative rigor to employers and allows international students to work in the US for up to 36 months if hired in a STEM-eligible job. The comprehensive curriculum integrates AI concepts early and often, providing students with a strong focus on generative AI that enhances their technical understanding and application in business contexts.

The MS in AI in Business expands Simon's full suite of STEM-designated master's programs, including a top-ranked MBA (full-time and part-time), Online MS in Business Analytics & Applied AI, and full-time Master's of Science programs in Accountancy, Finance, Business Analytics and Marketing.

Learn More and Apply

Join Simon Business School for a virtual information session on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at 9:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time. Register using this link to explore the MS in AI in Business program structure, course offerings, and more. Applications are being accepted now, with the inaugural class set to begin in August 2025. For additional information, visit Simon's MS in AI in Business webpage.

About Simon Business School

Simon Business School is dedicated to advancing education in analytics and AI, preparing the next generation of business leaders to drive innovation and transformation in their organizations. Learn more at .

A highly ranked, world-class business school located on the campus of the University of Rochester, Simon is rooted in quantitative analysis and economics. Graduates are prepared for today's real-world, data-driven economy through a mix of analytically rigorous academics and hands-on experience within Simon's close-knit community. Simon's mission is to develop business leaders with exceptional clarity about business and themselves and with relentless strive to be ever better.

Simon is ranked among the world's leading business schools; in 2024, Bloomberg Businessweek ranked Simon No. 28 in the US, and U.S. News and World Report ranked Simon No. 6 in student body diversity among the top 50 business schools in the US in 2024. Simon Business School consistently ranks as one of the best schools for ROI. Academic degree programs include full-time MBA, five full-time specialized MS programs, executive and professional MBA programs, and part-time MS programs. For more information, visit

Aileen Robertson
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