ABOR approves four new UA degree programs, reflecting student and workforce needs
At an Arizona Board of Regents meeting on Feb. 14, 2025, the University of Arizona was approved to begin the process of offering four new degree programs: a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations, a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacology and Toxicology, a Master of Science in AI for Business and a Masters of Education in School Counseling.
Offered through the Eller Department of Management Information Systems is a master’s program in AI in business. According to Susan Brown, head of the Department of Management Information Systems, the program will include learning about the ethical uses of AI, AI governance and regulatory compliance.
“We’re going to see jobs change as a result of AI, and people are going to learn how to work alongside AI in a different way than we’ve done in the past. And this program is for people who understand technology and want to be at the forefront of using AI,” Brown said.
Brown also recognizes that some people are getting used to AI, but may still be wary of its potential uses.