Office of the Provost
Rupendra Paliwal, Ph.D.
At a Glance
What You’ll Learn:
- Gain a foundational understanding of AI technologies, their real-world applications, and the ethical, social, and industry implications shaping our future.
What You’ll Do:
- Use AI tools to solve problems in business, healthcare, the humanities, and sciences through hands-on projects and interdisciplinary coursework.
Where You’ll Go:
- Enter a wide range of fields — from finance and medicine to public policy and communication — with the skills to lead in rapidly evolving industries.
Program Highlights
Open to all majors and interdisciplinary by design, Bryant's Applied Artificial Intelligence minor blends foundational AI theory with practical applications tailored to business, healthcare, humanities, the sciences, and social impact.
Hands-On Curriculum
- Engage with real-world datasets and emerging technologies. Learn to use AI platforms to solve problems, personalize solutions, and drive innovation in your chosen field.
Ethics and Impact
- Go beyond coding to explore how AI shapes our society. Investigate topics like algorithmic bias, data privacy, job automation, and responsible design.
Career-Ready Skills
- Prepare for evolving job roles in fields including marketing analytics, medical diagnostics, HR tech, legal AI, and environmental modeling. Gain a future-focused edge in any industry.
Faculty and Industry Engagement
- Learn from a multidisciplinary team of Bryant faculty with expertise in AI applications and connect with industry leaders through guest speakers and collaborative projects.
Sample Courses
In addition to interdisciplinary electives, which sit within the College of Business, College of Arts and Sciences, and School of Health and Behavioral Sciences, the Applied Artificial Intelligence minor features two prerequisite courses:
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
AI 201
Artificial Intelligence Applications and Ethics
AI 202