The Curriculum
What will I learn
A combination of AI, business strategy, responsible implementation, and applied problem solving.
30 credits
Standard degree
The standard MS-AIB program requires 30 total credit hours.
AI + Business
Applied curriculum
Coursework combines technical AI concepts with business strategy, data, governance, and responsible use.
Capstone
Real-world application
The program includes an applied culminating experience focused on solving a business problem using AI.
Courses in my Tempe MS-AIB plan
These ten courses form the 30-credit Tempe curriculum in my research notes. The descriptions below explain their focus in plain language. My final 2028 course requirements and enrollment will need confirmation with the program.
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Course list from my curriculum research — October 1, 2026
How data moves through business processes and supports enterprise analysis.
Programming foundations for analyzing data and building solutions to business problems.
AI and machine-learning fundamentals, business applications, and their broader effects.
Strategic, technical, and ethical choices involved in using AI to transform a business.
Using data and predictive models to support business decisions; follows the programming foundation.
Analyzing information such as text that does not fit neatly into traditional data tables.
Presenting data visually so people can understand findings and make informed decisions.
Governing data, AI, cloud platforms, and cybersecurity in support of business strategy.
Evaluating AI-enabled workflows, strategic value, business impact, governance, and risk.
A capstone applying technical skills, business reasoning, and ethical considerations to an AI transformation project.
How this connects to my career goals
CIS 555 is especially relevant to my interest in AI governance because it connects technology decisions with business responsibilities. CIS 568 and CIS 515 would help me evaluate where AI belongs in an organization and how to manage its risks. The CIS 576 capstone would give me an opportunity to bring those ideas together in an applied project.
Sources: my collected course descriptions and Spring 2027 class-search notes, checked alongside ASU’s Tempe MS-AIB academics overview. The overview confirms the 30-credit structure and capstone; it presents sample courses rather than a complete numbered course list.
My tentative 2028 study plan
This is a planning model based on the Spring 2027 Tempe sections in my research, not a published Spring or Fall 2028 schedule. Session A is the first part of a semester, Session B is the second part, and Session C spans the semester. Course placement, meeting times, and instructors may change.
| Term | Session | Courses / activity |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2028 | A | CIS 505, CIS 507, CIS 565, CIS 568 |
| Spring 2028 | B | CIS 508 |
| Summer 2028 | Planning gap | Time reserved in my model for professional development, portfolio work, and internship exploration; program calendar still to be confirmed. |
| Fall 2028 | A | CIS 509, CIS 541, CIS 555 |
| Fall 2028 | B | CIS 515 |
| Fall 2028 | C | CIS 576 — capstone across the semester |
The working sequence places programming before machine learning, then moves into advanced analytics, governance, and the capstone. I will confirm the sequence and session assignments with my advisor before making plans around specific class days.
Technical skills meet business judgment
The curriculum goes beyond learning how AI works. It also looks at how businesses choose AI projects, manage change, work with data, and evaluate risk.
One of the areas I am especially interested in is responsible AI and governance because that connects directly with my longer-term career goals.
How the online program compares
The online MS-AIB also requires 30 credit hours and is designed for students who need more flexibility while working.
Next step
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