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Lead the way for innovative, AI-driven organizations

Artificial Intelligence Leadership and Management Ontario College Graduate Certificate program

Join the ever-evolving AI landscape with in-demand skills. Pair business acumen with applied knowledge of AI technologies. Strategize and oversee AI solutions to solve business challenges.

Please note: this program is for International students only. Domestic students may consider our Artificial Intelligence Leadership and Management 1-year graduate certificate.

Program code AILM
Duration 2 Years
Credential Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Program Delivery Full-time
Program delivery method(s) Hybrid What does this mean?

Program information

Program description

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the extraordinary power to transform industry operations, customer experience, as well as product and service design. The opportunity to implement artificial intelligence crosses across every sector – both locally and internationally.

Harnessing the potential of artificial intelligence for competitive performance requires a new type of professional. One who not only understands the capacity of the science, but has the expertise to apply it to organizational needs and strategies, and the leadership skills to navigate through the ethical, economic, and societal implications of artificial intelligence implementation. 

Intake information

Start dateCampus
Fall 2026 Barrie

Tuition and fees

Work-integrated learning

What are the admission requirements for the Artificial Intelligence Leadership and Management program?

Artificial Intelligence Leadership and Management admission requirements

  • Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma, Degree, or equivalent. Education or experience in a business setting is desirable.

What career paths can I take in artificial intelligence operations?

Your Artificial Intelligence Leadership and Management graduate certificate gives you many career opportunities

The program gives students the opportunity to acquire deeper knowledge and skills in the field of artificial intelligence. This is a relatively new area of practice that is expected to provide ample employment opportunities for program graduates in various inter-disciplinary positions in many business functional areas, both locally and globally, such as Marketing, Finance, Economics and Human Resources.

The program will allow students to gain a more in-depth understanding of the impact of artificial intelligence on the different work areas of any size business.

Why study Artificial Intelligence Leadership and Management at Georgian?

Artificial intelligence is changing how we work, think and solve problems, and Georgian’s AI program helps you become part of that transformation. Whether you’re coming from a tech background or a field like business or healthcare, this program offers the tools and support you need to thrive in a fast-growing industry.

You’ll learn from faculty who are actively working in the field of AI and bring their professional insight into the classroom. Courses are designed to build both technical and strategic skills, and the program includes a capstone project where you’ll work with a real business to apply what you’ve learned.

Highlights

  • Explore both the technical and business sides of artificial intelligence. Learn how AI is transforming industries like healthcare, marketing, finance and human resources.
  • Gain job-ready skills with strong career potential. AI and blockchain are among the top in-demand fields in Canada.
  • Build a strong foundation in AI fundamentals. Courses cover deep learning, machine learning, and data-driven decision-making, alongside business strategy and application.
  • Apply your knowledge through a real-world capstone project. Collaborate with a local business to solve real challenges using the skills you’ve gained throughout the program.

What courses are included in the Artificial Intelligence Leadership and Management graduate certificate program?

Course overview

18 Program Courses
1 Co-op Work Term

Program-specific courses

Semester 1 courses are listed below. For a full list of courses in the program including course descriptions, view the Artificial Intelligence Leadership and Management program outline.

  • AIDI 1013 – Artificial Intelligence for Business Decision Making
  • BMGT 1018 – Current Issues in Business Seminar 1
  • BMGT 1019 – Advanced Business Processes
  • FDNM 1024 – Field Placement Career Preparation
  • GBMT 1014 – Project Management
  • GBMT 1015 – Communications for Business Managers

Your course delivery method(s)

Hybrid

This program has a hybrid delivery method. Some parts are online and other parts are delivered in person. You’ll need to come to campus for part of your program.

Please note, delivery methods are based on planning for the upcoming semester and are subject to change.

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