AI & Data Science – Leading the Way
Prepare now, lead tomorrow.
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence
A New Business Administration Specialization
The Data Science and Artificial Intelligence specialization equips students with professional competencies in managing information systems, analyzing data, and understanding artificial intelligence applications. It combines technical knowledge with core business principles, equipping individuals with the technical fluency, ethical framework, and strategic mindset to thrive in a data-driven economy.
Students in this specialization will gain experience with courses such as:
- Web Design and Development
- Cloud Computing
- Introduction to Data Analytics
- Computer & Network Security (Cyber Security)
- System Analysis & Design
AI in Graduate Programs
Furthering your Education with an AI Emphasis
Whether you’re pursuing your MBA to elevate your career in business or joining the MA in Organizational Leadership (MAOL) to lead people and change in purpose-driven organizations, you’ll engage with AI tools and frameworks that are shaping the future of work. Blending ethical principles, leadership skills, and artificial intelligence, students will gain the education required to lead responsibly in a rapidly evolving business landscape.
How is AI implemented into an MBA & MAOL degree? With courses such as:
- IT & Digital Innovation Seminar
- AI & Data-driven Decision Making
- Ethical Governance and Regulation
Applied Artificial Intelligence Certificate
A New University-Wide Credential in Practical AI Skills
The Applied Artificial Intelligence Certificate is a flexible, interdisciplinary program designed for students of any major who want to develop real-world AI skills for business, education, communication, and more. This certificate focuses on hands-on learning, ethical application, and career-ready competencies, all taught from a Christ-centered, purpose-driven perspective.
Students can complete the certificate in either 7-week or 15-week formats, making it ideal for both traditional undergraduates and adult learners looking to upskill. Whether you’re preparing for your first job or enhancing an existing career, this credential helps you understand and responsibly implement today’s most powerful AI tools.
Students in this certification program will gain experience with courses such as:
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
- Business & AI Ethics
- Applied AI Business Tools: Prompt Engineering and Business Technologies
- AI-Driven Business Strategy and Policy
Note: Students who are already enrolled in the Data Science & AI specialization within the Business Administration major are not eligible to earn this certificate, due to curriculum overlap.
AI is changing the world. We’re preparing students to lead in it, with integrity and faith.
Simpson University recognizes the shift AI is bringing to the workplace and beyond, and we are answering that shift—not just by adding AI into the classroom, but by weaving it into our mission.
We believe innovation and integrity should go hand in hand. That’s why our programs combine the technical power of AI with the ethical and purpose-driven leadership that defines our university.
