University of Pennsylvania

How this program compares

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Admission Snapshot

Typical admitted student: A bachelor's degree with a strong GPA (typically 3.5+), GMAT or GRE scores, and 2-5 years of professional work experience are required; quantitative background in business, STEM, or related fields is preferred.

About This Program

This major provides a technical understanding of AI methods and a conceptual framework for their impact on firms and society. Coursework concentrates on AI Ethics/Policy and Machine Learning. Most students complete it in about 2 years.

Advance as Product Analyst in Business AI with machine learning expertise Graduates frequently move into roles such as Product Analyst, with reported salaries around $160,000.

Career Outcomes

Advance as Product Analyst in Business AI with machine learning expertise

• 1. AI Strategy Consultant
• 2. Business Intelligence Director
• 3. Product Manager, AI Solutions
• 4. Chief AI Officer

What You'll Learn

• Apply AI technologies to strategic business decision-making.
• Design machine learning models for business analytics and forecasting.
• Address ethical, risk, and governance challenges in AI deployment.
• Leverage generative AI for innovation in operations and marketing.

Curriculum Highlights

The curriculum is built on two pillars: Foundational Methods (e.g., applied machine learning) and Impact and Ethics (e.g., accountable AI).

Top Employers

Graduates work at companies like Google, McKinsey, Amazon, and Goldman Sachs.

Admissions

A bachelor's degree with a strong GPA (typically 3.5+), GMAT or GRE scores, and 2-5 years of professional work experience are required; quantitative background in business, STEM, or related fields is preferred.

Application Materials

• Statement of Purpose: Required
• Letters of Recommendation: 2–3
• Resume: Required
• Transcripts: Official transcripts required

Academic Requirements

• Degree Required: Bachelor's degree
• GRE/GMAT: Required
• TOEFL/IELTS: Required for international students (TOEFL 100+ / IELTS 7.0+)