MBA in Artificial Intelligence — Business Track
(Invitation-Based Admission)
1. Institutional Context
The Swiss Institute of Artificial Intelligence (SIAI) is a Switzerland-based research institution focused on artificial intelligence, data science, and applied quantitative methods. The Gordon School of Business (GSB) under SIAI and in conjunction with the Gordon Institute of Artificial Intelligence, administers degree-granting graduate programs in artificial intelligence and business.
GSB operates with independent academic governance, financial administration, and degree certification. SIAI supports research, curriculum development, and academic supervision but does not directly administer degree finances or graduation approvals.
This program is delivered in English and is intended for an international cohort.
- Gordon Institute of Artificial Intelligence (https://giai.org)
- Swiss Institute of Artificial Intelligence (https://siai.org)
- Gordon School of Business (https://gsb.siai.org)
2. Program Overview
The MBA in Artificial Intelligence – Business Track is designed for candidates seeking rigorous training at the intersection of AI, strategy, and organizational decision-making.
The program is not structured as a mass-enrollment or open-application degree. Admission is based on academic discretion and invitation.
3. Program Structure and Fees
Curriculum
- 12 graduate-level courses
- 2 courses taken concurrently
- Instruction period: 12 months
Course fee
- EUR 1,500 per course
Dissertation Phase
- Structured academic supervision and evaluation
- Duration: 8 months
- Fee: EUR 5,000
Total tuition
- EUR 23,000
Travel, accommodation, and related expenses are not included.
Official Term Period
- Coursework: July 1, 2026 ~ June 30, 2027 (6 Terms)
- Dissertation: July 1, 2027 ~ April 30, 2028 (Choose to break upto 2 months)
By the nature of online program, you can adjust your coursework schedule, but the seats for dissertation support is limited.
Advanced access to course material is available, if a group of 5 or more requests.
4. Track Policy
The standard program offering is limited to the Business Track.
A Technical Track may be attempted only on a conditional basis. Continuation requires consistent achievement of performance thresholds across all examinations and evaluations. Progression is determined exclusively by academic results. Candidates who do not meet the required standard are not advanced.
An example of the first course examination for the Technical Track is provided below for reference.
Historically, the majority of candidates attempting the Technical Track do not meet the continuation threshold.
There are two more course term papers for your reference.
- Machine Learning: COM502: Term Paper 2021
- Deep Learning: COM503: Term Paper 2021
Business Track sits in the same course with Technical Track, but different evaluations. Instead of final examinations and term papers, pass condition is to provide an essay implementing learned concept from the course. Successful cases are placed on SIAI Student Review.
5. Academic Requirements
- All degree requirements include a final, in-person academic presentation in Zurich.
- Academic evaluation and graduation approval are conducted under GSB governance.
- No local or offline instructional support is provided outside the formal program structure.
6. Admission and Cohort Size
Admission is by invitation. There is no public application process.
Cohorts are intentionally limited to preserve academic rigor and evaluation integrity. For English-language cohorts, total enrollment is capped at up to 20 participants.
7. Required Submission Contents
Email subject: [MBA AI – Business Track] Invitation Inquiry
Required Submission Contents
All submissions must be written in English and include the following information in the body of the email:
- Personal Summary
- Maximum 300 words
- Professional background and current role
- Academic Background
- Degrees completed or in progress
- Field of study and awarding institution(s)
- Professional Experience
- Brief description of relevant work experience
- Emphasis on decision-making, management, analytics, or AI-adjacent roles
- Motivation Statement
- Reason for interest in the MBA in Artificial Intelligence – Business Track
- Expected academic or professional outcome
- Track Declaration
- Business Track (default)
- Technical Track (conditional; requires acknowledgment of performance requirements)
Attachments, marketing materials, or recommendation letters are not required at the inquiry stage. Submissions not following this format may not be reviewed.
Review Process
- Submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis.
- Responses are issued only if further information is required or if an invitation is extended.
- The absence of a response should be interpreted as a decision not to proceed.
Additional Notes
- There is no public application form.
- There are no interviews by request.
- Admission decisions are made at academic discretion.
This notice is issued for recruitment and informational purposes. Program availability is subject to academic discretion.
Point of Contact: [email protected] ([email protected], enquiries for SIAI)