Course

AI Scholars in Business

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Full course description

Certificate Program 

Registration Deadline: Friday, February 26, 2027
Course Dates/Times: March 6 - April 17, 2027
Audience: Designed for high school juniors and seniors who are highly motivated and interested in using AI in a business context.
Payment options: Reach out to crichey@umd.edu for alternative payment options.

Overview

Artificial Intelligence Scholars in Business is a live online pre-college program for highly motivated high school students. Across seven interactive faculty-led sessions and a final project showcase, students will learn from Smith School faculty and industry leaders about the opportunities and challenges of AI in business. Participants will explore real-world examples, discuss emerging research and practice, and complete a guided research brief on AI in a business context of their choice.

Students who actively participate in the program and complete the final project will receive a non-credit certificate of completion from the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business Executive Education. Selected final projects may also be featured in an online Smith School student showcase after faculty review.

Valuable Outcomes

  1. An “AI Scholars in Business” certificate of completion
  2. A paper that may be hosted online by the Smith School of Business
  3. Developing knowledge in several cutting edge topics in AI and business
  4. Interacting live with leading professors and business leaders

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Cancellation requests must be submitted in writing at least seven days before the program start date to receive a full refund. No refunds are provided within seven days of the program start date, but participants may defer their enrollment to another session of the same program offered later.