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Gary Graves
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Orange County
Fullerton College
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Carlos Ayon
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Program Details
Artificial Intelligence in Business Certificate
New Program
Business Management (050600)
07/01/26
The Artificial Intelligence in Business Certificate is designed to prepare students for employment in AI-driven business roles. The focus of the program is skill-building in the areas of AI automation, data analysis, machine learning applications, and workflow optimization. Emphasis on problem-solving, critical thinking, and ethical AI implementation is stressed to prepare students for careers in marketing, business intelligence, and operations. A minimum grade of C is required in each course. This certificate requires 21-22 units.
50-75
Program Proposal Attributes
- Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
The Artificial Intelligence in Business Certificate prepares students for AI-driven business roles by developing skills in automation, data analysis, machine learning applications, and workflow optimization. The program emphasizes problem-solving, critical thinking, and ethical AI implementation, equipping students for careers in marketing, business intelligence, finance, and operations.
This program has an occupational goal, ensuring that graduates can leverage AI-powered tools and technologies, including machine learning, natural language processing (NLP), and generative AI, to optimize business decision-making and operational strategies.
Course Units and Hours
21-22
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Course Report
Program Justification
Approved by the Business Advisory Board. A 2023 Labor Market Analysis found that 60% of the top AI-related job postings were in non-technical business fields, and 80% of job postings for business roles now include AI-related skills. Employers are no longer just looking for basic digital skills; they seek professionals who can leverage AI for automation, workflow management, data analysis, and decision-making.
Program Level Student Learning Outcomes
Outcome 1: Analyze the impact of artificial intelligence on business operations, decision-making, and customer engagement, demonstrating an understanding of AI-driven automation, predictive analytics, and business intelligence.
Outcome 2: Apply AI-powered tools and technologies, including machine learning, natural language processing (NLP), and generative AI, to optimize marketing, sales, finance, and operational strategies in business environments.
Outcome 3: Evaluate ethical, legal, and strategic considerations in AI adoption, including issues related to data privacy, algorithmic bias, and responsible AI implementation in business practices.
Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester |
BUS 108 F | Living in an Online World | 3 | Y1/S1 |
BUS 256 F | Artificial Intelligence and Prompt Engineering for Business | 3 | Y1/S1 |
BUS 257 F | AI Applications for Business | 3 | Y1/S2 |
CIS 201 F | Introduction to Python Programming | 3 | Y1/S1 |
CIS 258 F | Applied AI: Machine Learning, Deep Learning & NLP | 3 | Y1/S2 |
BUS 255 F | Introduction to Business and Data Analytics | 3 | Y2/S2 |
BUS 271 F | Leadership and Business Ethics | 3 | Y2/S1 |
or | Ethical Hacking (CYBR 206 F) | 3 | Y2/S1 |
or | Introduction to Ethics (PHIL 160 F) | 3 | Y2/S1 |
CIS 142 F | Database I | 3 | Y2/S1 |
or | Introduction to Cloud Computing (CIS 235 F) | 3 | Y2/S1 |
CISG 105 F | Introduction to Augmented and Virtual Reality | 3 | Y2/S2 |
CISG 185 F | Artificial Intelligence in Game Programming | 3 | Y2/S2 |
CYBR 256 F | Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity | 3 | Y2/S2 |
MKT 256 F | Artificial Intelligence in Marketing | 3 | Y2/S2 |
STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 | Y1/S2 |
or | Introduction to Statistics - Honors (STAT C1000H) | 4 | Y1/S2 |
or | Elementary Statistics for Behavioral Science (PSY 161 F) | 4 | Y1/S2 |
or | Honors Elementary Statistics for Behavioral Science (PSY 161HF) | 4 | Y1/S2 |
or | Introduction to Probability and Statistics (SOSC 120 F) | 4 | Y1/S2 |
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BUSINESS DIVISION
| SANTA ANA | 44404 | Artificial Intelligence | 0799.00* Other Information Technology | 11.9999 Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other. | CTE (Limited to programs in CTE TOP codes other than ADTs) | Certificate of Achievement requiring 8 to less than 16 semester units or 12 to less than 24 quarter units | Active | |
| SANTIAGO CANYON | 44233 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Workforce, CC | 4930.12 Job Seeking/Changing Skills | 32.0105 Job-Seeking/Changing Skills. | Local (all other AA/AS and BA/BS degrees or certificates not in a CTE TOP Code) | Noncredit program |
50-75
BUsiness & Entrepreneurship
Submission Details
03/03/25 - 05:28 PM
02/26/25 - 03:53 PM by Gary Graves
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