Online Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Business Information Systems Certificate

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Put AI to Work -- Smartly -- in Business Systems.

A Business Information System, a setup of tools, software, and processes used to gather, store, and analyze business data, helps companies understand sales trends, customer behavior, inventory levels, financial performance, and more. Artificial Intelligence can add "smart" capabilities. to these systems. That is, instead of just collecting information, an AI-enhanced system can learn from data, spot patterns, and help with faster decisions or recommendations.

There are several real-world applications of Artificial Intelligence in BIS. For instance, AI can also help with Supply Chain and Logistics (predicting demand, managing inventory levels, optimizing shipping routes, and improving overall logistics efficiency), as well as with risk assessment.

So, those going into business-related occupations should be well versed in AI's significant benefits to information systems.

Michgan Tech's 9‑credit online graduate certificate in AI for Business Information Systems helps you identify business problems where artificial intelligence can create value, boost accuracy, and drive cost savings. Get skills to evaluate how AI fits within existing information systems. Develop the technical understanding to contribute to AI initiatives and organizational decision-making.

Who is This Certificate For?

MTU's online certificate in AI for business is ideal for data-driven changemakers who are either in these roles or want to prepare to transition to them:

IT managers and IS/IT leaders
Those responsible for business systems, infrastructure decisions, and making sure tech investments deliver value.
Business analysts and business intelligence (BI) analysts
Professionals turning data into decisions—especially those who want to become more “AI-savvy” in reporting, insights, and decision support.
Digital transformation leads and innovation/change leaders
Leaders tasked with improving workflows, modernizing systems, and driving adoption across teams.
AI implementation / AI project managers
Those who manage AI-related initiatives, vendors, pilots, and rollouts in corporate systems.
Risk, compliance, and fraud-focused analysts (GRC)
Experts who use analytics and AI can strengthen monitoring, detection, and decision-making (common in regulated or high-risk environments).
Operations, supply chain, and logistics professionals
Decision-makers and analysts in operations-heavy environments who want to use AI to streamline processes, forecasting, and efficiency.

What You'll Study

You'll acquire hands-on experience with AI Tools and analytics designed for business-critical insights in information systems.

Two Required Courses

BA 5200 - Information Systems Management and Data Analytics

Focuses on management of IS/IT within the business environment. Topics include IT infrastructure and architecture, organizational impact of innovation, change management, human-machine interaction, and contemporary management issues involving data analytics. Class format includes lecture, group discussion, and integrative case studies.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate; Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Accounting, Business Administration, Data Science, Applied Natural Resource Econ., Accounting Analytics, Forensic Accounting, Health Informatics, Accounting and Analytics, Engineering Management

MIS 5000 - Emerging Technologies

Focuses on understanding IT for competitive advantage and as an agent of transformation. Topics include managing IT infrastructure and architecture, facilitating information distribution throughout the enterprise, business applications for machine learning and artificial intelligence, and other emerging trends and technologies.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
Pre-Requisite(s): (MIS 2100 and MIS 3200(C)) or (CS 2321 and CS 3141) or BA 5200 or UN 5550

Electives: Choose One

MIS 4400 - Business Intelligence and Analytics

Focuses on generation and interpretation of business analytics relative to organizational decision making. Includes core skills necessary for constructing data retrieval queries in a relational database environment and processing data using appropriate programming languages. Introduces concepts related to data pipelining.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
Semesters Offered: Spring
Pre-Requisite(s): (MIS 2100 or CS 1122 or CS 1131) and (MIS 3100 or CS 3425)

MIS 5100 - Information Systems Projects

MIS capstone course. Applies IS practices and artifacts as solutions to business problems using student-led project teams under faculty supervision. Students develop a working prototype of a business solution using good design and management practices.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
Semesters Offered: Spring
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
Pre-Requisite(s): (MIS 2100 and MIS 3100 and MIS 3200) or (CS 2321 and CS 3141 and CS 3425) or (MIS 2100 and MIS 3100 and MA 3720) or BA 5200 or UN 5550

Why Michigan Tech?

Chart Your Own Educational Course.

Earn this certificate alone, using these in-demand skills in your current role. Or go further in your advanced education by applying these nine credits towards an online master's program, such as MTU's online Master of Business Administration, online Master of Engineering Management, or online Master of Engineering.

Get a Credential from Michigan Tech's Respected College of Business.

This certificate from MTU's College of Business will get you noticed by employers. Home to programs accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), such as the TechMBA® and the Master of Engineering, MTU's COB is known and respected for blending leading-edge business with science, technology, engineering, and math--thus preparing students to become leaders and innovators in STEM-centric companies.

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Where You'll Apply Your Skills.

With this certificate, you'll be able to add value to your organization's information systems by applying AI algorithms to streamline operations, improve forecasting, automate reporting, and drive strategic insight.

Increase data-driven decision making
Manage AI implementation projects
Develop hybrid technical skills for bridging data analysis and executive leadership

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Business and Financial Occupations (US BLS)

Possible Career Paths

AI Project Manager
AI Strategist
Business Intelligence Analyst
Compliance Analyst
Customer Insights Analyst
Data Engineer
Digital Transformation Lead
Financial Analyst
Fraud Analyst
Logistician
Management Analyst
Market Research Analyst

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