Overview
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer optional for business success—it's essential. From chatbots to personalised recommendations and autonomous operations, AI is transforming industries. The Master of Artificial Intelligence for Business (MAIB) programme equips professionals with the strategic and technical understanding to lead this transformation—without requiring a technical background.
Designed for business executives, decision-makers, and aspiring AI specialists, this programme offers a practical, modular, and industry-driven curriculum. Students will gain foundational proficiency in Python, AI ethics, and machine learning; explore key AI applications such as natural language processing, computer vision, deep learning, and generative AI; and understand how AI drives business strategy and innovation. They can choose to specialise in areas such as Analytics, Marketing, Management, Financial Technology, and will apply AI thinking to real-world business problems through hands-on projects and practical applications.
Unique Features of the Programme
- The programme is stackable and designed for flexibility. Students can progress from the Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence for Business (GCAIB) to the Graduate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence for Business (GDAIB), and eventually to the Master of Artificial Intelligence for Business (MAIB) Master of Management (Artificial Intelligence For Business) and Master of Social Science (Artificial Intelligence For Business). This modular structure supports lifelong learning and allows working professionals to upskill at their own pace.
- The programme offers four specialisation clusters catering to diverse business functions: Analytics, Marketing, Management, Financial Technology (FinTech).
- The MAIB adopts the "X + AI" approach, enabling learners from non-technical domains such as marketing, finance, and operations to apply AI technologies effectively within their industries. Foundational training in programming and AI concepts ensures accessibility for non-technical professionals.
- Courses are co-taught by experienced SUSS faculty and industry experts from leading organisations such as Google, Nike, and other top technology and innovation-driven companies. This ensures that students gain both academic depth and real-world perspective. The curriculum places a strong emphasis on practical application through hands-on projects, live case studies, and industry-informed content.
Career Prospects
The programme is designed to support diverse career paths and occupational development across industries, enabling graduates to take on specialised AI-driven roles that drive transformation and business growth.
With its emphasis on both strategic and technical capabilities, the MAIB prepares students for positions such as: AI Transformation Lead, Machine Learning Business Analyst, Digital Strategy Consultant, AI Product Manager, Business Intelligence Manager, Marketing Technologist, FinTech Innovation Manager.
Programme Structure
The Master of Artificial Intelligence for Business programme offers an integrated framework with four distinct focus areas, the Analytics, the Marketing, the Management, and the Financial Technology clusters.
The programmes are stackable and provide students with different pathways and exit points to accommodate different learning needs.
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| Level | Structure |
| Graduate Certificate | Students are required to complete 15 cu of coursework. Students have to maintain a minimum CGPA of 2.5 in their coursework to obtain the Graduate Certificate. The minimum candidature period is six (6) months and the maximum candidature period is two (2) years. |
| Graduate Diploma | Students are required to complete 30 cu of coursework. Students have to maintain a minimum CGPA of 2.5 in their coursework to obtain the Graduate Diploma. The minimum candidature period is one (1) year and the maximum candidature period is two (2) years. |
| Master | Students in Master of Artificial Intelligence for Business are required to complete 60 cu of coursework. Students have to maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.0 in their coursework as part of the fulfilment of the MAIB programme. Regular Pathway The regular pathway (MAIB) is open to Singapore citizens, permanent residents and residents in Singapore. Students on the regular MAIB pathway take a maximum 20 cu of courses per semester and complete the programme in maximum four (4) years (average time taken is 1.5 - 2 years). Accelerated Pathway The accelerated pathway (MAIB-A) is open to international students as well as Singapore citizens, permanent residents and residents in Singapore. Students on the accelerated pathway take 30 cu of courses on average per semester (no more than 35 cu) and complete the programme in 1 year. |
Curriculum
Admission Requirements
The MAIB programme offers both accelerated and regular tracks. Students on the accelerated track will complete the programme in one (1) year. Students on the regular track will complete the programme in 1.5 to four (4) years.
The MAIB regular programme is open only to Singapore citizens, permanent residents or residents in Singapore, but the MAIB accelerated programme is open to both local and international students.
Refer to general admission
criteria for graduate programmes.
- Applicants with social outreach or volunteering experience have an added advantage.
- Applicants will be required to submit a CV detailing their relevant experience (education, training and/or work)
Tuition Fees
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