Apply to the Penn State Smeal Hybrid MAAIBT

Join the Next Generation of AI-Enabled Leaders

Thank you for your interest in the Penn State Smeal Hybrid Master of Applied AI for Business Transformation. To be considered for admission, all components of the application must be received by the respective deadline. As part of the online application process, a fee will be required. Once you have submitted your application to the Graduate School, the most accurate way to check the status of your application and confirm receipt of your materials is by contacting us at hybridai@smeal.psu.edu.

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Materials Required for the Online Application

• Resume: Submit a current version of your resume including any work experience and secondary education until the date of application.
• Copies of official educational transcripts (and degree certificate if applicable):The Penn State Graduate School application will ask you to upload copies of official educational transcripts/records and degree certificates, if applicable, from all institutions attended. All transcripts and academic records uploaded to the application are considered "unofficial." Official/original transcripts are required for any degree or diploma earned. If you are recommended for admission to a graduate degree program, you will be notified with detailed instructions on how to submit the official/original documents. If you attended Penn State for your undergraduate education, you will not need to submit transcripts as the Graduate School can obtain these from your student record.
• Program-Specific Questions: Ensure that you respond to all questions requesting information, especially when it is marked as required. Please be sure to respond accurately to the two questions about delivery format by selecting Hybrid MAAIBT (hybrid/part-time).
• One essay (300 words): Please describe a real or potential situation where you identified an opportunity to improve a business process, workflow, or decision through data or technology. How might AI tools enhance or transform that situation today, and how would you approach implementing such an initiative in practice? How do you envision this degree helping you integrate AI into your current or future professional role?
• Reference contacts (3): Provide the names, titles, relationships, and contact information for three professional or academic references. A letter of recommendation will not be requested or required. In the event we need more information, we will reach out to your references.
• Official English language proficiency exam scores (for international candidates)
• Application fee