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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR BUSINESS
Build the Business Leadership Skills to Apply AI with Confidence, without Coding!
Earn a Swiss State-Accredited and QS 5-Star Rated Online Learning master’s program that combines academic excellence with real-world experience.
Learn how to apply AI to improve decision-making, drive innovation, and lead digital transformation in today’s global economy.
Artificial intelligence is changing how companies compete, make decisions, serve customers, and create value.
This online MSc in Artificial Intelligence for Business (90 ECTS) from SBS Swiss Business School is designed for professionals who want to understand AI from a business perspective and apply it to lead strategy, drive innovation, and enable digital transformation. No coding background required.
Why This Degree Matters: Become the Business Leader Who Can Turn AI Into Value
- This MSc helps you move from following AI trends to leading AI-driven change.
- Build the strategic, analytical, and leadership skills to apply AI across business functions, guide transformation projects, and communicate confidently between business and technical teams.
- Graduates develop career-relevant capabilities for roles in AI strategy, digital transformation, innovation, consulting, business analytics, and responsible AI management.
What You Will Learn
You will develop the ability to:
- Apply AI to business strategy, operations, innovation, and decision-making
- Lead AI and digital transformation initiatives
- Use data and analytics to support smarter business decisions
- Understand responsible AI, governance, and ethical risk
- Communicate effectively between business and technical teams
Discover graduate employment outcomes, salary insights, and career opportunities after the MSc in International Business. Explore placement rates, time to employment, international diversity, and the industries where SBS graduates build successful global careers. [View the MSc Class Profile 2024–2025]
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The future of business will not be led by people who simply know AI exists. It will be led by people who know how to use it responsibly, strategically, and effectively.
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CAREER OUTCOMES
Graduates build skills relevant to career paths where AI, business, and leadership intersect, including:
WHO IS THIS PROGRAM FOR?
Study online from anywhere while continuing your career. This program is designed for working professionals who want to stay competitive in the AI economy, including:
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The Online MSc at a glance
PROGRAM DETAILS
The Master of Science (MSc) in Artificial Intelligence for Business at SBS Swiss Business School offers a comprehensive, career-focused curriculum designed for business professionals.
Across four terms, students learn to strategically apply AI across business functions, including digital transformation, data-driven decision-making, customer experience, innovation, and new business models, while also exploring the ethical, legal, and governance aspects of technology. This is not a technical degree in AI - no coding or engineering background is required.
Today’s companies demand a new kind of leader: not only AI specialists, but business professionals who can think and act strategically with AI.
This 90 ECTS program combines academic rigor with practical, real-world applications, preparing graduates to lead confidently in AI-driven business environments.
What You Will Study. The curriculum includes:
TERM 1
- AI Foundations for Business Strategy (5 ECTS)
- Business Analytics & Data-Driven Decision Making (5 ECTS)
- Leading People & Change in the AI Era (5 ECTS)
- AI-Driven Innovation & Value Creation (5 ECTS)
TERM 2
- Digital Platforms & Ecosystem Strategies (5 ECTS)
- AI Strategy & Business Model Transformation (5 ECTS)
- Behavioral AI & Customer Personalization (5 ECTS)
- Intelligent Automation & the Future of Work (5 ECTS)
TERM 3
- Data Governance, Infrastructure & AI Project Leadership (5 ECTS)
- Ethical & Responsible AI Management (5 ECTS)
- Applied AI Across Industries (5 ECTS)
- Project Management for AI & Digital Initiatives (5 ECTS)
TERM 4
- Thesis (30 ECTS)
TOTAL: 90 ECTS
| Classes starting |
September 2026 (Ongoing Enrollment) |
|---|---|
| Duration |
1.5 years |
| Format / Location | Online |
Explore the SBS Swiss Business School Academic Calendar for the Online MSc in Artificial Intelligence for Business, featuring key dates, course schedules, and thesis deadlines.
Mode of study: Online (1.5 years)
Total ECTS Credits: 90 (Level / EQF 7)
Admissions Requirements:
- Successful completion of a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university
- English Proficiency for non-native speakers
- Successful completion of the admissions interview
- SBS admissions exam (when applicable)
- Work Experience: No prior experience required, but considered valuable.
Notes:
- Applicants who do not meet the Bachelor Admission Criteria will be reviewed by the SBS Admissions Team.
- Applicants who do not have a Bachelor’s degree in the related field will be asked to successfully complete the SBS Massive Open Online Courses (so-called LEVEL UP exam) prior to entering one of the SBS Master programs.
Required documentation for Master Programs:
- Copy of Bachelor’s degree (transcript and diploma)
- Copy of the official Bachelor transcripts (grade sheet)
- Complete CV and work certificates indicating professional experiences and responsibilities
- English proficiency unless previous education was conducted in English
- TOEFL IBT 90, IELTS 6.5, Duolingo or equivalent
- One reference letter (professional or academic)
- Front-facing photograph, high quality in jpg/png/gif format
- Copy of passport or ID
- Application fee of CHF 150.- (PayPal to account [email protected] or via bank transfer)
At SBS Swiss Business School, we believe that high-quality education should be accessible and affordable, while maintaining both Swiss and international accreditations, as well as offering flexibility for our students.
Tuition fees at SBS Swiss Business School can be paid in full or in installments according to the payment plan below.
We offer a 5% tuition fee reduction on full payment at the start of the program.
| Application fee (Non-refundable): | CHF 150.- |
| Administration fee (Non-refundable): | CHF 2’250.- |
| 12 courses | CHF 1'250 - per course |
| Total tuition fees | CHF 17‘400.- |
SBS Swiss Business School is institutionally recognized in Switzerland and operates under a rigorous quality assurance framework that meets national and international higher education standards. We are committed to academic excellence, transparency, and continuous improvement in business education.
Our business and management programs are accredited by leading international accreditation bodies, ensuring that our curriculum, faculty expertise, and learning outcomes meet globally recognized standards of quality.
SBS Swiss Business School is a Swiss University of Applied Sciences Institute, accredited under the Swiss Federal Act (HEdA). In addition, our Online Master of Science programs hold international accreditations, reflecting our global reputation and ongoing commitment to excellence.
Accrediting Bodies:
- Swiss Accreditation Council
- British Accreditation Council
- IACBE (International Accreditation Council for Business Education)
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Quality and transparency are central to SBS Swiss Business School. As a leading institution in business education, we are committed to surpassing international standards and demonstrating our impact on students, employers, and society.
SBS and its programs are regularly reviewed by independent ranking bodies and global publications. We are proud of our consistent recognition for academic excellence, innovation, and real-world relevance.
Our programs have earned prestigious international rankings and awards, including our Online programs which is QS 5-Star Rated in Online Learning.
Discover why SBS continues to stand out in the global business education landscape.
Discover the SBS Swiss Business School Annual Program Report, featuring insights on class profiles, international diversity, specializations, graduate employment, salaries, and career outcomes.
The report covers age range, regional background, salary data, placement rates, time to employment, and employment sectors - showing how SBS graduates succeed worldwide.
TESTIMONIALS
Voices of success
I went with SBS for its state accreditation, which opens doors in Switzerland. The small, diverse classes offered a one-on-one learning experience with professors who have real-world expertise. I gained practical knowledge, improved cross-cultural communication, and truly enjoyed my time at SBS.
Timur Kuziaev
MSc Alumni
I chose to study at SBS Swiss Business School as I was searching for an international environment that offers postgraduate degrees in English. The range of programs offered the familiar environment and location within Zurich have contributed to my choice of SBS. The program has enabled me to broaden my global perspectives as a result of the international demographic of students and staff. The postgraduate experience has been both fun and challenging. It enabled me to develop transferable knowledge, skills, and understanding.
Vivian Diana Lo Pei Ling
MSc Alumni
I choose SBS Swiss Business School because I wanted to gain my knowledge in business but i also wanted to be awarded a Swiss Degree. Moreover, the MSc Program at SBS was also attractive as it allowed me to have full time class in the first year followed by a one-year internship, which allowed me to apply all the knowledge I learned in my first year. I would highly recommend SBS.
Rafael Vrhovac
MSc Alumni
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