In an era defined by rapid innovation, the Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship has unveiled a landmark program: the Advanced Certificate in AI & Business. This one-year certificate is carefully crafted for professionals who want to lead the movement as artificial intelligence transforms every aspect of work and business.
Guiding Leaders into the Age of AI
Modern organizations need people who not only understand technology, but can also use AI thoughtfully to solve real business problems. The Advanced Certificate in AI & Business bridges this crucial gap. Designed with both rigor and accessibility in mind, the program costs $8,900 and consists of 48 credits. Over the course of a single year, students complete 15 targeted courses that range from AI-powered data decision-making to business analytics, entrepreneurship, and practical coding bootcamps.
In addition to Golisano’s own curriculum, students can earn four micro-credentials from Syracuse University, elevating their credentials and widening their network.
Learning By Doing: The AI Innovation Hub
At the heart of this program is experiential learning. All instruction takes place in the Institute’s new AI Innovation Hub — a space equipped with the latest technology for immersive, hands-on education. Through a unique partnership with Machani Robots of India, the Institute has brought two RIA humanoid robots to its Brighton campus. Here, students collaborate with advanced robotics and AI tools, moving from theory into practice.
This unmatched access to technology ensures graduates leave not only knowing what AI can do, but also how to use it to drive progress in real organizations.
Projects That Forge Tomorrow’s Leaders
The journey through the Advanced Certificate in AI & Business culminates in a capstone project. Each student teams up with faculty advisors and industry partners. Together, they design and implement AI solutions for existing organizations or build entirely new ventures powered by artificial intelligence. This is where ideas come alive, and skills are tested in real-world conditions.
The program also invites business leaders and innovators to its “Speaking from Experience” series. These guests share lessons in entrepreneurship, leadership, and the realities of success and challenge — offering inspiration and concrete advice for the next generation.
Opening Doors to New Pathways
Graduates of the Advanced Certificate in AI & Business emerge ready to shape the business landscape. Whether starting a new venture, rising within a current career, or continuing on to joint bachelor’s degree programs at partner colleges, alumni carry a practical and sought-after skillset. The curriculum’s focus on applied learning and career development ensures that what is learned in the classroom is immediately relevant in the marketplace.
How to Take the Next Step
Applications are now open for the inaugural class, with studies beginning in September. Participants will not only advance their careers and businesses, but also help define how AI is used to meet the challenges of our time.
To learn more about the Advanced Certificate in AI & Business, or to start your application, visit the Golisano Institute’s website at golisanoinstitute.org.
Through innovation, partnership, and a commitment to real learning, the Golisano Institute stands as a place where talent and technology meet — and where tomorrow’s business leaders begin their journey.
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