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| x remove Artificial Intelligence, B.S. | x remove Leadership and Business Fundamentals, B.A.S. | x remove Applied Data Analytics Undergraduate Certificate, adult online | |
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120
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18
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Undergraduate students in this major study at Grand Valley's Allendale Campus. 
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Classes for this major are offered online in accelerated (6-week) formats. Students wishing to take in-person classes may do so on the Allendale and Grand Rapids campuses with some courses also offered in Traverse City.
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Classes are offered fully online.
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The AI program consists of core computer science classes, along with specialized applications. You will learn:
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Within the major, you can apply 15 credits from your A.A.S. degree or prior learning as a technical focus. You may also transfer all or most of your credits from an accredited institution and earn up to 24 credits from prior learning. These credits will count toward the 120 credits required to graduate. Students must also follow all general education requirements and complete the following major requirements:
And one of the following:
You must also complete courses for the Business Fundamentals certificate and the Leadership certificate. Business Fundamentals helps you develop financial and accounting acumen, as well as the human side of business and organizational operations. You will grow skills in analyzing financial statements and performance, creating operating budgets, managing and motivating others, and analyzing and using marketing information. Leadership focuses on social change and includes further exploration into organizational theory, team building, design thinking, and grant writing. You will develop professional skills that employers are looking for such as team building and ethics.
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The applied data analytics certificate is comprised of 18 credits:
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| Career Options |
Job opportunities in the AI industry are growing rapidly, particularly in occupations such as:
Top companies hiring AI engineers:
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The unique structure of this program allows you to move forward with your education to seek professional job opportunities or advance your career. The study of leadership and business maximizes the value of stackable credentials and allows you to prepare for future occupations that may not be reflected in current academic programs.
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In today's marketplace it is important to have an understanding of business analytics and data analysis. Earning a certificate in data analytics is a good way for you to add the basic understanding of data analytics and its professional application to your expanding skillset in an accelerated 6-week format. Course credits from the data analytics certificates can be applied toward a bachelor's degree; please reach out to our advisors if you wish to explore this idea further. Earning this undergraduate certificate in applied data analytics will enhance your career skills by:
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