AI at Mays
Building a Better Future Through Business and AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries, economies, and societies at an unprecedented pace. The rapid advancement of AI technologies is creating new opportunities for entrepreneurs to build transformative ventures and for researchers to generate insights that shape the future of business and society. At Mays Business School, we are committed to supporting both venture builders and scholars who leverage AI to build a better future.
AI Venture Velocity Challenge
Accelerating Evidence-Based Venture Progress with AI
Recognizing undergraduate and graduate student founders who demonstrate rapid, disciplined learning and meaningful venture progress through intelligent use of AI.
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AI Dissertation Proposal Competition
Advancing Rigorous Scholarship at the Intersection of AI and Business
Recognizing doctoral researchers whose work contributes new knowledge on how artificial intelligence shapes firms, markets, and society.
Learn MoreArtificial Intelligence (AI) in Business Minor
How to Apply
Applications are Open
To apply to the AI in Business minor, students can speak to their academic advisor in their home college or major department.
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To qualify, students must:
- Have a 3.0 or better overall GPA
- Have completed at least 12 credit hours as a Texas A&M student
This minor is open to all majors across Texas A&M.
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The AI in Business minor will equip students with cutting-edge AI and machine learning skills essential for modern business leadership. The courses will be taught fully online in eight-week sessions. The minor features five specialized courses taught by leading AI faculty at Mays, with curriculum focused on:
- Generative AI
- Business storytelling
- Machine learning
- Multimodal AI agents
- Deep learning application
Flex Online Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Business Mini-Program
How to Apply
Applications are Open
The Flex Online AI in Business program is open to any professional looking to expand their expertise in the field of AI. The program enrolls students three times a year in the fall, spring, and summer.
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The program is open to any professional looking to expand their expertise in the field of AI. All courses will be fully delivered online in an eight-week format.
Explore Coursework
The Flex Online AI in Business Program provides applicants with in-demand AI skills to prepare them for a future in business leadership utilizing AI and machine learning (ML). All courses will be fully delivered online in an eight-week format. The program offers courses exploring future-focused concepts, such as:
- Generative AI
- Business storytelling
- Machine learning
- Multimodal agents
- Deep learning applications
Flex Online AI in Business Graduate Certificate
How to Apply
The Flex Online AI in Business Graduate Certificate is available to current Texas A&M graduate students, including approved non-degree-seeking students. Students must complete the certificate application before enrolling in their first course.
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To apply for the Flex Online AI in Business Graduate Certificate, you’ll need to submit:
- Basic student information
- Current graduate program and academic status
- Planned course selections
There is no application fee.
Program Details
The AI in Business Graduate Certificate is a for-credit academic credential designed to complement your graduate degree.
Course Requirement:
Complete four of five approved courses (12 credit hours)
Cost Structure:
- Standard graduate tuition applies to all courses
- A $10,000 graduate certificate program fee is required (waived for eligible Mays students in 2026-2027)
- AI tool subscription required (vendor pricing varies)
This certificate provides transcripted recognition and signals your ability to apply AI in business contexts.
Partnered With the Best in the Industry
Deloitte
Mays Business School is proud to highlight the generous support for our AI competitions from Deloitte and the Deloitte Foundation. Through a powerful combination of individual contributions from dedicated Deloitte Texas A&M alumni and matching funds from the Deloitte Foundation, these organizations have demonstrated their commitment to fostering innovation and excellence in artificial intelligence education.
BoodleBox
Mays Business School’s groundbreaking partnership with BoodleBox provides our entire community with secure access to premium AI tools, further cementing our position as a leader in AI education and enabling students and faculty to develop critical skills for an AI-powered business landscape. Explore how our community is already pioneering innovative applications through our custom bot showcase, where faculty have created specialized AI assistants and students are designing course-specific bots that transform both teaching and learning experiences.
Perplexity
Mays Business School is excited to announce an unprecedented first-in-the-nation partnership between Texas A&M University and Perplexity. This strategic collaboration provides the entire Texas A&M community with pro-level access to cutting-edge AI tools, ensuring that Aggies are not just prepared for the future, but are shaping it.
Current students, faculty, and staff can access a free Perplexity Enterprise Pro account by visiting Perplexity, selecting single sign-on (SSO), and entering their @tamu.edu email address.
OpenAI
Texas A&M is one of 15 founding members of OpenAI’s NextGenAI, a first-of-its-kind consortium with leading research institutions dedicated to using AI to accelerate research breakthroughs and transform education.
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