Build the Business Career AI Is Creating
As AI transforms the world and the future of work, the Smith School has kept its programs and curricula constantly evolving to meet the needs of students and organizations. Our MS in Business Analytics & AI and our MS in Information Systems & AI are cutting-edge programs with online and in-person options to help meet those industry needs. Choose the Smith master’s program that matches the problems you want to solve—and the way you want to learn.
Whether you study online while advancing your career or immerse yourself full-time, you’ll learn to combine AI, data and business judgment to create measurable value.
Four programs. Two areas of expertise. Two ways to earn your degree.
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Choose Your Direction
Information Systems & AI
Lead the technology behind better business.
Learn how data, AI, digital platforms and information systems work together—and how to turn them into smarter processes, stronger products and better business decisions. Connect technical teams with business leaders, lead technology initiatives or help organizations transform how they operate.
Skills You’ll Build
- AI-enabled business solutions
- Data and predictive analytics
- Database and cloud technologies
- Digital transformation strategy
- Project and process management
- Cross-functional communication
Potential Career Paths
- Business Systems Analyst
- Technology Consultant
- Product Manager
- Solutions Consultant
- Data Engineer
- Enterprise Architect
- Technology Program Leader
Business Analytics & AI
Turn complex data into confident decisions.
Learn to find patterns, forecast outcomes and translate data into recommendations leaders can act on. You’ll work with statistical modeling, visualization, machine learning, responsible AI and business intelligence.
A strong fit if you want to analyze performance, predict what comes next and help organizations decide what to do about it.
Skills You’ll Build
- Python, R and SQL
- Predictive analytics and machine learning
- Data visualization and dashboards
- Decision analytics
- Simulation and optimization
- Communicating insights to decision-makers
Potential Career Paths
- Business Analyst
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Specialist
- Financial Analyst
- Marketing Analyst
- Operations Analyst
- Risk Analyst
Choose How You Want to Learn
Online: Keep Your Momentum
$25,000 | 30 credits | Asynchronous
Build specialized expertise without relocating or putting your career on hold. Online learning gives you the flexibility to study around work and other commitments—and the opportunity to apply what you learn immediately in your current role.
Best for: Working professionals, career advancers and career changers who value flexibility and financial efficiency.
Invest in new capabilities without stepping away from the career you have already built.
Why Choose Online
- Keep working and earning while completing your degree
- Study from wherever you live
- Fit asynchronous coursework around your schedule
- Build portfolio-ready work through applied projects
- Earn a Smith degree at a substantially lower tuition price
In Person: Immerse Yourself
$68,000 | 30 credits | Three semesters
Make your career transformation your full-time focus. At the Smith School, your education extends beyond the classroom through face-to-face collaboration, student organizations, campus events, industry engagement and direct access to the Smith community.
Best for: Recent graduates, international students and career changers seeking an immersive launch into a new field.
Go beyond gaining new skills. Build the relationships, experiences and professional identity that can accelerate an ambitious career change.
Why Choose In Person
- Build close relationships with classmates and faculty
- Participate in clubs, competitions and campus events
- Develop your network through frequent in-person interaction
- Access on-campus guests, employer activities and career coaching
- Complete an intensive, structured academic experience
- Join a vibrant campus near Washington, D.C.
Smith describes its in-person experience as combining experiential learning with clubs, on-campus guests and career-center support; its online programs blend flexible delivery with live and recorded interaction. Smith Business Master’s overview
Your Best Format Is the One That Moves You Forward
Every program develops skills at the intersection of business, data and responsible AI. The right choice depends on where you want to go, what you want to learn and how you want to experience the journey.