Step Confidently into the Future of AI Leadership
The MA in Artificial Intelligence Innovation is a rigorous, interdisciplinary, human-centered program designed for professionals in the creative arts, education, content strategy, leadership, and applied technologies.
Program Details:
- Location: 100% Online
- Delivery Modality: Self-paced within 7-week online courses
- Length: As little as 10 months; 30 credits in as few as 2.5 semesters (6 credits per 7-week session)
- Start Terms: Classes begin August 2026, with new start terms every 7 Weeks. View application deadlines.
- Cost: Total tuition & technology fees combined are $9,900 for 2026-27
- Financial Aid: Discover federal and state financial aid options that may be available to you, as well as military benefits.
Distinctives
Focus on Non-Technical, Thoughtful AI Use and Innovation
This program is specifically designed for professionals in non-technical, creative roles, moving beyond coding and business acumen to focus on critical analysis and practical application. Graduates are prepared to lead the responsible adoption of AI, design human-centric workflows, and shape the governance of intelligent systems in diverse fields like the humanities, communications, and education.
Universal Upskilling for Career Preparedness
This degree provides an essential skillset for professionals seeking to upskill in any non-technical role by teaching them to leverage existing AI tools for process improvement. Graduates are equipped to lead the responsible adoption of AI, enabling them to identify innovation opportunities, measure success using holistic outcomes, and effectively shape AI policy and culture in their current fields.
Emphasis on Critical Media and Digital Literacy
A core component addresses navigating a world saturated with AI-generated and algorithmically amplified content. Students are equipped with advanced skills to critically analyze, evaluate, and identify manipulation tactics like deepfakes, fostering digital citizenship and resilience. In this way, students are encouraged to be thought leaders in AI adoption and management.
Interdisciplinary Approach to Human-AI Interaction
The curriculum explores the profound existential questions raised by intelligent systems, including the impact of AI on art and culture. Students examine the formation of digital identity, the psychology of human-AI interaction, the nature of human creativity in light of AI innovation, and the ethical complexities therein. Students learn to harness AI's potential for imaginative outputs while also developing the logical frameworks necessary for AI-driven solutions.
Career Options
Director of AI Innovation, Digital/Media Literacy Specialist, Change Management Specialist, Human-AI Collaboration Designer, Learning Technologies Director, Generative Content and Media Strategist, AI Adoption and Workflow Architect, Creative Technologies Consultant.
“Recognizing that artificial intelligence is a profound human, ethical, and organizational challenge, this M.A. program is designed to cultivate sophisticated thinkers and decision-makers who can bridge the gap between technical capability and creative, ethical application.”