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Explore academic pathways, graduate study, professional certificates, and hands-on learning experiences at AUB. Choose a program that matches your background and goals.
Undergraduate pathways Graduate study Professional certificates Summer and short experiences
UNDERGRADUATE PATHWAYS
Combine academic study with preparation for an AI or data science career.
18-credit academic pathway
Track and Minor in Artificial Intelligence
For AUB undergraduate students
Build an academic foundation in AI through courses spanning machine learning, programming, statistics, and related fields. The track serves ECMP/EECE students; the minor is open to eligible AUB undergraduates.
Career development pathway
CareerPlus: Data Science and AI Path
For students planning an AI or data science career
Connect an AI minor or track with applied experience, extracurricular activities, and career-readiness modules. Explore the skills and experiences that support careers in data science and artificial intelligence.
GRADUATE STUDY
Build deeper technical knowledge through a structured graduate professional diploma.
Online Graduate Professional Diploma
Artificial Intelligence & Data Science
For graduates and working professionals
Develop skills in data science, machine learning, deep learning, and AI ethics, with applied electives across areas such as language, business, and health. Preparatory courses support learners from other backgrounds.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES
Develop practical AI skills through focused online programs.
8-week online professional certificate
AI Starter Kit
For beginners · No prior AI experience
Learn to use AI for everyday productivity, data analysis, content creation, and task automation, while developing responsible AI practices. Created in partnership with ZAKA.
6-week online professional certificate
Agentic AI in Practice
For professionals ready to apply AI at work
Build reusable prompts, evaluate AI outputs, and design no-code workflows and AI agents with quality checks and human oversight. Basic familiarity with chat-based AI tools is recommended.
5-week online professional certificate
AI-Assisted Coding
For learners with programming experience
Use AI across the software development lifecycle: generate and refine code, test and debug applications, and apply security, DevOps, and governance practices through a practical project.
SUMMER AND SHORT EXPERIENCES
Explore AI through practical learning and projects on the AUB campus.
On-campus summer learning
AIcademy at AUB
Student tracks and an open program for adults
Explore AI through guided activities and hands-on projects. Choose a beginner or advanced student track, or the GenAI for Everyday Life open program focused on practical, no-code applications.