The multidisciplinary STEM major in Artificial Intelligence for Innovation exposes students to state-of-the-art knowledge about one of the most important and exciting technological developments of our time. It familiarizes students with the technological, algorithmic, ethical, and societal skills they need to competently operate in professional environments that are increasingly dominated by artificial intelligence and its applications. Students acquire the capacity to succeed in AI-dominated workplace environments while also learning to navigate the ethical challenges posed by developments in AI and to think critically about their societal and cultural implications.
For further information about degree requirement policies and guidelines, see the Degree Requirements page.
Major Requirements
Major Courses (27 Credits)
Course List Course | Title | Credits |
CS 230 | Introduction to Programming with Python | 3 |
CS 250 | AI Foundations and Applications in Business | 3 |
CS 370 | Introduction to Machine Learning | 3 |
MA 214 | Intermediate Applied Statistics | 3 |
PH 160 | AI, Technology, and Values | 3 |
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| Business Processing and Communications Infrastructure | |
| 3 to 6 |
| Introduction to Econometrics | |
| Regression Analysis | |
| Data Science | |
| 3 |
| Science, Technology & Society | |
| Minds, Machines, and the Future of Work | |
| Love, Sex, and Robots | |
| The Computational Mind | |
| Cyber Psychology | |
| Technology, AI, Society, and Work | |
| 3 |
| AI and Marketing | |
| Information Security and Computer Forensics | |
The Business Environment (6 Credits)
Course List Course | Title | Credits |
CS 305 | Business Processes and Systems | 3 |
MG 300 | Strategic Management | 3 |
General Degree Requirements
Foundations for Success (15 Credits)
Course List Course | Title | Credits |
FDS 100 | Falcon Discovery Seminar | 3 |
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EMS 101 | Critical Reading and Writing | 3 |
or EMS 101L | Critical Reading and Writing with Lab |
or EMS 102 | Critical Reading and Writing for ESOL |
or EMS 102L | Critical Reading and Writing for ESOL with Lab |
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EMS 104 | Multimodal Communication | 3 |
or EMS 105 | Multimodal Communication for ESOL |
CS 100 | Solving Business Problems with Information Technology | 3 |
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MA 105 | Mathematical Foundations for Business | 3 |
or MA 105L | Mathematical Foundations for Business with Lab |
or MA 107 | Applied Calculus for Business |
or MA 107L | Applied Calculus for Business with Lab |
or MA 131 | Calculus I |
or MA 131L | Calculus I with Lab |
Context and Perspectives (18 Credits)
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Business Dynamics/Business Administration Minor (18 Credits)
Course List Course | Title | Credits |
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AC 115 | Introduction to Financial Reporting and Analysis | 3 |
EC 111 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
FI 118 | Introduction to Finance | 3 |
LA 100 | Business Law | 3 |
MG 116 | Human Dynamics in Organizations | 3 |
ST 113 | Business Statistics | 3 |
Communication Intensive
All students are required to take a three-credit course designated as a Communication Intensive. This requirement can be met within a variety of course subjects in both Arts & Sciences and Business. Communication Intensive courses are designated with a "CI" in the course schedule. Transfer students with a minimum of 30 credits will be waived from the Communication Intensive requirement.
Please note that certain majors have an additional three-credit Communication Intensive built into their major requirements, separate from the general CI requirement.
Additional Requirements
Arts and Sciences Electives (15 Credits)
Course List Course | Title | Credits |
| 15 |
Unrestricted Electives (21 Credits)
Course List Course | Title | Credits |
| 21 |
Total: 120 Credits