Online M.S. in Artificial Intelligence for Business

Master intelligent automation and align AI with business strategy.

Our flexible, asynchronous program empowers you to lead at the intersection of business and AI technologies. You’ll learn on your own schedule with courses focused on current AI applications, information systems and business analytics. When you graduate, you’ll be prepared to apply your technical and strategic skills to transform modern business processes.

“I was pleasantly surprised by the vibrant, collaborative community here. As an international student, I initially thought that making connections would be difficult, but the support I’ve received from both faculty and peers has been incredible.”Vishnuvardhan Reddy Yettapu,Graduate Student, Department of Operations Management and Information Systems Jammalamadugu, Andhrapradesh, India

Careers After NIU's Online M.S. in Artificial Intelligence for Business

Through this innovative program, our MSAIB graduates will be able to:

  • Align information systems and AI solutions with business strategy
  • Develop business solutions using programming language AI tools
  • Analyze and model organizational processes and business rules
  • Design and create databases to manage business data
  • Analyze business data using statistical methods
  • Demonstrate professionalism in the discipline of information technology

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Career Potential for Graduates

Average salary for mid-career alumni:

$100,227

Top employers for alumni:

  • Abbott
  • AbbVie
  • Accenture
  • Amazon
  • American Express
  • Bank of America
  • Capgemini
  • Capitol One
  • Citi
  • Cognizant
  • Deloitte
  • Discover Financial Services
  • Google
  • Humana
  • Infosys
  • JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Source: Steppingblocks, 2025 (includes data related to all available program modalities)

Admission Requirements for NIU's Online M.S. in Artificial Intelligence for Business

Admission is competitive and limited to candidates who demonstrate high promise of success in the program.

You must have a minimum 2.75 overall undergraduate GPA (based on a 4.00 system). If you don’t, you may be recommended for admission if you meet one of the following criteria:

  • Earned an undergraduate or graduate degree from the NIU College of Business or a closely related NIU program
  • Demonstrated exceptional performance on the GRE or GMAT 

To apply, provide the following:

  • All required Graduate School materials
  • Resume
  • Statement of purpose (500 words outlining your goals for the program and beyond)

GRE or GMAT scores are not required for application or admission but may be submitted if your GPA is below the required level.

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