Semester 1
9 credits- 01Principles of Management and Leadership3 credits
- 02Strategic Management in the AI Era3 credits
- 03Foundations of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning3 credits
3 courses9 credits
Business · Technology · Leadership
Artificial Intelligence for the Next Generation of Business Leaders
Explore proposed MBA and DBA curricula focused on applying artificial intelligence, analytics and responsible innovation to business strategy, organisational leadership and executive decision-making.
Programme status: This page presents a proposed curriculum for planning and review. Programme availability, degree-awarding authority, credit definitions and any required approvals must be confirmed by the institution before this information is used for recruitment or formal offers.
Programme at a glance
Two pathways for professionals seeking to integrate AI into business practice, from management-level application to doctoral-level applied research.
36MBA proposed credits
12MBA courses · 4 semesters
54DBA proposed total credits
2–3 yearsProposed DBA duration
Master's level
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Artificial Intelligence
Proposed duration: 2 years · 4 semesters · 12 courses · 36 credits
Semester 2
9 credits- 04AI Applications in Finance and Accounting3 credits
- 05AI-Powered Marketing and Customer Analytics3 credits
- 06Human Resource Management and AI3 credits
3 courses9 credits
Semester 3
9 credits- 07Operations Management and Intelligent Automation3 credits
- 08Business Intelligence and Predictive Analytics3 credits
- 09Business Analytics and Data-Driven Decision Making3 credits
3 courses9 credits
Semester 4
9 credits- 10AI Ethics, Governance, Risk and Compliance3 credits
- 11Digital Transformation and AI Innovation3 credits
- 12AI Business Strategy and Capstone Project3 credits
3 courses9 credits
Doctoral level
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Artificial Intelligence
Proposed duration: 2–3 years · 4 semesters · 30 coursework credits + 24 research credits
Semester 1
9 credits- 01Advanced Strategic Management in the AI Economy3 credits
- 02AI-Driven Business Transformation and Innovation3 credits
- 03Advanced AI and Machine Learning for Executives3 credits
3 courses9 credits
Semester 2
9 credits- 04AI in Corporate Finance and Risk Management3 credits
- 05Digital Leadership and Organisational Change3 credits
- 06AI Governance, Ethics and Responsible Innovation3 credits
3 courses9 credits
Semester 3
9 credits- 07Predictive Analytics and Strategic Decision Science3 credits
- 08Research Methods for Business and Management3 credits
- 09Quantitative Analysis and Business Intelligence3 credits
3 courses9 credits
Semester 4
27 credits- 10AI Strategy Implementation and Executive Consulting3 credits
- R1Doctoral Research Seminar and Proposal6 credits
- R2DBA Dissertation in AI and Business Administration18 credits
1 course + 2 research components27 credits
DBA planning note: Semester 4 carries a larger research workload. The institution may distribute the research seminar, proposal and dissertation across additional terms to reflect supervision, research progress and examination requirements.
Admission and programme information
Suggested baseline requirements; final requirements should be approved and published by the institution.
MBA in Artificial Intelligence
- Suggested entry: bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification.
- Designed for managers, executives, entrepreneurs and business professionals.
- Final assessment: applied AI business capstone project.
- Focus: business strategy, analytics, AI adoption and responsible management.
DBA in Artificial Intelligence
- Suggested entry: master's degree or equivalent qualification.
- Professional experience and research readiness may be considered.
- Final assessment: doctoral dissertation and required oral examination, as set by the institution.
- Focus: applied doctoral research and evidence-based executive practice.
Programme comparison
| Feature | MBA in AI | DBA in AI |
|---|---|---|
| Programme level | Master's | Doctoral |
| Coursework courses | 12 | 10 |
| Coursework credits | 36 | 30 |
| Research credits | Capstone included in 36 credits | 24 |
| Proposed total credits | 36 | 54 |
| Proposed duration | 2 years | 2–3 years |
| Final project | AI Business Capstone | DBA Dissertation |
Credit values are proposed and must be mapped to the institution's adopted credit framework before formal use. The names MBA and DBA refer to degree programmes, not short professional diploma awards.