Boston University Questrom School of Business has launched a new online master’s program in Artificial Intelligence in Business. This master’s program is designed for practicing professionals responsible for improving performance, scaling change, and making artificial intelligence work in real-world organizations.
As AI reshapes the way we work, many organizations find themselves caught between too much experimentation, unclear decision-making rights, and increased risk as AI begins to influence operational and strategic decisions. This new degree is built for leaders to overcome that reality and turn AI into durable, accountable results.
“Although AI is advancing rapidly, most organizations lack an operational model for using AI responsibly and at scale. This program focuses on the architectural vision organizations need: how to redesign workflows, decision rights, and governance so that AI improves performance without compromising accountability.”
— Paul Carlile, Senior Associate Dean for Research and Innovation and Professor of Information Systems.
What students learn
Graduates will learn how to put AI to work within real-world business processes – how to enhance decision-making, improve outcomes, and enable long-lasting change. Rather than focusing on accumulating tools, this program focuses on ideation and execution, including how to: Redesign workflows and decisions for AI-powered work. Clarify ownership and accountability across the team. Build a scalable governance and risk framework. and establish an operating model that drives measurable performance.
Designed by the Questrom team with a proven track record of innovative online learning, the program reflects the school’s long-standing approach to professional education. Questrom does more than just move courses online. Redesign learning around how professionals actually work. This approach has been recognized by publications such as Forbes and Poets & Quants.
The online master’s program in AI in Business is offered 100% online, allowing students to complete their degree without relocating or pausing their careers. The program consists of 32 credits and is offered at a total tuition fee of $25,000, allowing working adults to earn an advanced business degree in AI.
Applications for the online MS in AI in Business are now open, with the first cohort starting in August 2026.
