Artificial intelligence is transforming jobs and industries in major ways — boosting productivity, streamlining processes and opening new possibilities in nearly every tech occupation. As such, demand is rising for professionals who are able to leverage AI tools to solve real-world problems.  

You can boost your AI skills with one of our undergraduate or graduate certificates, including:  

• An undergraduate certificate in Artificial Intelligence for Information Science and Technology. You’ll gain the skills to apply AI tools and techniques to real-world information challenges, like organizing large datasets. 
• An undergraduate certificate in Artificial Intelligence & Analytics for Business. This certificate program will equip you to analyze data, build machine learning models and develop AI capabilities for businesses.  
• A graduate certificate in Data Science and Applied Artificial Intelligence. You’ll learn how AI leverages insights from data science to benefit human decision makers. 

What’s more, you can pursue full degree master’s programs for greater AI expertise, such as: 

• An engineering master’s degree concentration in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. This one-of-a kind program combines AI skills with engineering and is open to a wide array of bachelor’s degree holders.

Think of computer engineering as a blend between computer science and electrical engineering. It’s a great fit if you’re interested in analyzing problems and designing solutions related to hardware, software, networks and equipment. Plus, computer hardware engineers are in demand; in 2024, the median salary was $155,020, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.  

Program highlights include:

• Learn from expert faculty with professional connections to industry.
• Benefit from a tight-knit engineering community.
• Get valuable hands-on learning experience, including high-paid internships and co-ops in Milwaukee at organizations like GE HealthCare, Milwaukee Tool, Northwestern Mutual and Rockwell Automation. 
• Attend campus career fairs specifically for computer science and engineering students and refine your resume and interview skills.

Data analytics is all about examining large sets of data to identify trends that help businesses make smart decisions. This fast-growing field will continue to be in high demand over the next decade. With a data analytics degree, you can go on to become a data analyst, data scientist, operations research analyst or market research analyst. 

What sets our data analytics program apart is that it’s customized to your interests. That means you can enter the field you’re most passionate about, whether that’s health care, social sciences, business, the arts or something else. And with close ties to local businesses and Fortune 500 companies, we’ll connect you to organizations that are leaders in data analytics, like Northwestern Mutual and Rockwell Automation.   

Data science draws on concepts and courses from business, math, communication and computer science to create new ways to process data using algorithms and predictive models. All organizations — not just tech companies — make decisions using information gleaned from data.  

With a data science degree, you can find jobs as a data scientist, data analyst, software engineer, machine learning engineer, AI analyst and more. What’s more, data science jobs are projected to grow by 35% (much faster than the average for all occupations) by 2032. 

Program highlights include:

• Our curriculum combines computer science and math. You’ll begin with calculus and other basics before building to artificial intelligence, machine learning, system structures and advanced statistics.
• UWM’s Data Science Club gives students a chance to network, share knowledge and help each other with coursework and projects.
• We’ll connect you to local businesses, such as Harley-Davidson, Molson Coors, Rockwell Automation, Northwestern Mutual and Johnson Controls. These connections can lead to internships and full-time job opportunities upon graduation. 

Designed to bridge the gap between people, technology and information, our IST programs will equip you with the skills needed to analyze, design and implement technology solutions. 

People with information science and technology degrees are in demand across a range of industries, including health care, insurance and security. They work as web developers, information security analysts, database administrators, software developers and more. 

Highlights of our information science and technology programs include:

• Our bachelor’s information science and technology program is highly flexible, offering on-campus, online and hybrid learning formats. We also offer a master’s in information science and technology.
• UWM’s nonprof-IT program pairs teams of students with local nonprofits that need IT solutions and tech support. That means you’ll gain hands-on experience and strengthen practical skills while serving your community.  
• You’ll benefit from alumni connections and strong industry partnerships with businesses, nonprofits and government agencies.  
• We also offer a dedicated career advisor to ensure students are prepared to join the workforce ready to succeed.  

Information technology management acts as a bridge between technology systems and the businesses that use them. It involves creating technology-based solutions to business challenges and being able to communicate those solutions effectively to others. 

At UWM, you’ll find built-in support for both the IT and business aspects of this degree, with an emphasis on building communication skills to better translate your expertise to future colleagues. Plus, as a student within UWM’s business school, you’ll have access to a dedicated career center, career advisors, and internship and job fairs, as well as a range of mentorship programs.  

People with information technology management degrees often go on to become systems analysts, software administrators, data analysts, technology solutions specialists and more. These jobs are in demand and typically pay well. For example, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median salary for computer systems analysts is $159,000.