{"id":3302,"date":"2024-02-16T15:50:15","date_gmt":"2024-02-16T15:50:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/?page_id=3302"},"modified":"2026-06-18T23:41:28","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T23:41:28","slug":"ai-management-and-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/artificial-intelligence\/ai-management-and-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"AI Management and Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n    <div  class=\"purdue-home-diagonal-hero has-none-background\">\n        <div class=\"section has-padding-top-large has-padding-bottom-large\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-home-diagonal-hero__content\">\n                                    <p class=\"purdue-home-hero__subheader tagged-header tagged-header--gold purdue-home-diagonal-hero__subheader\">MS in AI<\/p>\n                \n                                                        <h1 class=\"second-level-page-heading purdue-home-diagonal-hero__header\"><strong>AI Management and Policy<\/strong><\/h1>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"purdue-home-diagonal-hero__subtext\">\n\n                        \n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The AI Management and Policy major, one of two specialized tracks in Purdue University&#8217;s 100% online Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence program, is designed for those who want to lead at the intersection of AI, governance, and policy. This major is perfect for professionals looking to influence the ethical use of AI and shape policies that will guide its development and implementation. No programming or coding background is required, just a passion for understanding the social, political, and business implications of AI. Graduates will be equipped for impactful careers in AI governance, policymaking, and management. Discover the career opportunities awaiting you and take the first step toward becoming a leader in responsible AI.<br><br><strong>Have a question about the program or learning online at Purdue? Check out the <a data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/artificial-intelligence\/tuition\/#faq\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/artificial-intelligence\/tuition\/#faq\">FAQs<\/a> for more information.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"image\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/GettyImages-1310750664.jpg\"\/>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-cta-strap full-width-bleed\">\n    <div class=\"section has-black-background\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <p class=\"purdue-home-cta-strap__content\"><strong>Ready to dive into the world of AI?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n            <div class=\"purdue-home-cta-strap--wrap\">\n                                                            <a class=\"purdue-home-button\" href=\"#request\" target=\"_self\" >Request Info<\/a>\n                                                            <a class=\"purdue-home-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/academics\/ogsps\/admissions\/how-to-apply\/\"  target=\"_blank\">Apply Now<\/a>\n                  \n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-custom-container has-gold-background container remove-color\">\n    <div class=\"section has-gold-background has-no-sidepadding\">\n            \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large padding-me\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/GettyImages-1462024468-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"artificial chat Chat with AI or Artificial Intelligence. Digital chatbot, robot application, OpenAI generate. Futuristic technology.\" class=\"wp-image-3603\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/GettyImages-1462024468-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/GettyImages-1462024468-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/GettyImages-1462024468-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/GettyImages-1462024468-1536x1026.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/GettyImages-1462024468.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Career Outlook<br><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Get your career started by working in one of the following roles:&nbsp; IT Director, Business Analyst, Product Manager, Financial Analyst, Cybersecurity Analyst, IT Consultant, Business, Intelligence Analyst, Operations Research Analyst, Database Administrator and more!&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>Purdue University\u2019s rigorous online programs allow you to earn a prestigious Purdue degree anytime and from anywhere. These programs give you access to outstanding faculty and top-quality curriculum in a convenient, flexible format to move your career and the world forward.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-custom-container has-black-background container full-width-bleed\">\n    <div class=\"section has-black-background has-no-sidepadding\">\n            \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-intro-text has-layout-one-left \">\n        <div class=\"section has-none-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n                                    <h2 class=\"tagged-header tagged-header--gold\"><strong>Curriculum Overview<\/strong>\u202f<\/h2>\n                                                \n            <h3 class=\"purdue-home-intro-text__header header-font-acumin\"><strong>Build In-Demand AI Skills Through Hands-On Learning<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Build professional skills in AI by completing hands-on projects with real-world applications&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gain expertise in in-demand areas like data analytics, computer science, change management, project management and more.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare yourself for a career in technology or learn to incorporate AI skills into your current role.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>AI Management and Policy<\/strong> major requires a total of 30 credit hours. A detailed breakdown of the curriculum can be found below.\u202f\u202fIf you are looking for more information on courses, please check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.purdue.edu\/index.php?catoid=17\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Purdue University Course Catalog.<\/a> Enter the course code into the search bar including the prefix and number to find the specific course in the catalog.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-accordion-wrap  purdue-accordion-wrap--large\">\n    <div class=\"section has-black-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-accordion has-no-bottomborder\">\n                <h3 class=\"accordion__heading purdue-accordion__title \" id=\"title-593516e6-3653-461d-9068-43223ae6ee03\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"content-593516e6-3653-461d-9068-43223ae6ee03\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><strong>Courses Breakdown\u202f<\/strong>\u202f<\/button>\n                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"accordion__content purdue-accordion__content\" id=\"content-593516e6-3653-461d-9068-43223ae6ee03\" hidden aria-hidden=\n                \"true\">\n                    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Required Courses \u2013 10 credits&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.purdue.edu\/search_advanced.php?cur_cat_oid=18&amp;ecpage=1&amp;cpage=1&amp;ppage=1&amp;pcpage=1&amp;spage=1&amp;tpage=1&amp;search_database=Search&amp;filter%5Bkeyword%5D=GRAD+50200&amp;filter%5Bchosen_locations%5D=&amp;filter%5Bexact_match%5D=1&amp;filter%5B3%5D=1&amp;filter%5B31%5D=1\" title=\"\">GRAD 50200 \u2013 Interdisciplinary AI Fundamentals: Bridging Knowledge (1 credits)&nbsp;<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.purdue.edu\/search_advanced.php?cur_cat_oid=18&amp;ecpage=1&amp;cpage=1&amp;ppage=1&amp;pcpage=1&amp;spage=1&amp;tpage=1&amp;search_database=Search&amp;filter%5Bkeyword%5D=scla+52200&amp;filter%5Bchosen_locations%5D=&amp;filter%5Bexact_match%5D=1&amp;filter%5B3%5D=1&amp;filter%5B31%5D=1\" title=\"\">SCLA 52200 \u2013 Artificial Intelligence Policy, Governance, And Ethics (3 credit)&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.purdue.edu\/search_advanced.php?cur_cat_oid=18&amp;ecpage=1&amp;cpage=1&amp;ppage=1&amp;pcpage=1&amp;spage=1&amp;tpage=1&amp;search_database=Search&amp;filter%5Bkeyword%5D=scla+52100&amp;filter%5Bchosen_locations%5D=&amp;filter%5Bexact_match%5D=1&amp;filter%5B3%5D=1&amp;filter%5B31%5D=1\" title=\"\">SCLA 52100 \u2013 Societal Impacts of Artificial Intelligence (3 credits)&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.purdue.edu\/search_advanced.php?cur_cat_oid=18&amp;ecpage=1&amp;cpage=1&amp;ppage=1&amp;pcpage=1&amp;spage=1&amp;tpage=1&amp;search_database=Search&amp;filter%5Bkeyword%5D=GRAD+58900&amp;filter%5Bchosen_locations%5D=&amp;filter%5Bexact_match%5D=1&amp;filter%5B3%5D=1&amp;filter%5B31%5D=1\" title=\"\">GRAD 58900 \u2013 Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence Capstone (3 credits)&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Required Major Courses \u2013 2 credits&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.purdue.edu\/search_advanced.php?cur_cat_oid=18&amp;ecpage=1&amp;cpage=1&amp;ppage=1&amp;pcpage=1&amp;spage=1&amp;tpage=1&amp;search_database=Search&amp;filter%5Bkeyword%5D=GRAD+50300&amp;filter%5Bchosen_locations%5D=&amp;filter%5Bexact_match%5D=1&amp;filter%5B3%5D=1&amp;filter%5B31%5D=1\" title=\"\">GRAD 50300 \u2013 AI Essentials: A Non-Technical Introduction (2 credits)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Selective Major Courses \u2013 6 credits&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Selective Major Topic 1: Applications of AI in Business, Non-Profit, Public Sectors \u202f&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Selective Major Topic 2: Data Management, Analysis, Communication&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Electives \u2013 9 credits&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose any from the Technical\/Professional Electives List&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Additional Electives \u2013 3 credits&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Any Graduate Level Course with PUO staff advisor approval&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-accordion-wrap  purdue-accordion-wrap--large\">\n    <div class=\"section has-black-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-accordion has-no-bottomborder\">\n                <h3 class=\"accordion__heading purdue-accordion__title \" id=\"title-5e45ba4d-6930-4620-b0aa-0a8e0cc64aa3\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"content-5e45ba4d-6930-4620-b0aa-0a8e0cc64aa3\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><strong>Major Courses\u202f\u202f<\/strong><\/button>\n                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"accordion__content purdue-accordion__content\" id=\"content-5e45ba4d-6930-4620-b0aa-0a8e0cc64aa3\" hidden aria-hidden=\n                \"true\">\n                    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Required Major Courses \u2013 2 credits&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>GRAD 50300 \u2013 AI Essentials: A Non-Technical Introduction (2 credits)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Selective Major Courses \u2013 6 credits&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Selective Major 1: Applications of AI in Business, Non-Profit, Public Sectors. Students will choose at least one course from the following:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>MKTG 52500 \u2013 Marketing Analytics (2 credits)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MIS 68300 \u2013 Technology-Driven Business (2 credits)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EDCI 55201 &#8211; AI Integration in Education (3 credits)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EDCI 52202 &#8211; AI in STEM Inquiry (3 credits)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EDPS 63200 &#8211; Computerized Adaptive Testing (3 credits)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>POL 50601 &#8211; Data, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence for the Public Sector (3 credits)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>POL 52601 \u2013 Technology, AI, and Ethics in Policy and Public Administration (3 credits)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>POL 52701 \u2013 Local to Global Governance of Data, AI, and Emerging Technology (3 credits)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PHRM 50000 \u2013 AI and Its Use in Clinical Care (2 credits)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CNIT 58100 &#8211; AI in Business Analysis and Project Management (3 credits)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Selective Major 2: Data Management, Analysis, Communication. Students will choose at least one course from the following:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ABE 65100 \u2013 Environmental Informatics (3 credits)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BME 59500 &#8211; Applied Medical Image Processing and Analysis (3 credits)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CGT 57500 \u2013 Data Visualization Tools and Applications (3 credits)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CNIT 51000 \u2013 Data Literacy (3 credits)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CNIT 57000 \u2013 IT Data Analytics (3 credits)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CNIT 57500 \u2013 Data Analysis (3 credits)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CS 50000 Design and Analysis of Algorithms (3 credits)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>COM 65000 \u2013 Communication and Leadership (3 credits)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EDPS 55600 \u2013 Introduction to Quantitative Data Analysis Methods in Education (3 credits)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EDPS 55700 \u2013 Introduction to Quantitative Data Analysis Methods in Education II (3 credits)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ILS 55200 &#8211; Research Data Management for Quantitative Data (3 credits)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MIS 58600 \u2013 Python Programming (Python for Analytics) (2 credits)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MIS 59000 \u2013 Web Data and AI Analytics (2 credits)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MIS 58900- Computational Business Intelligence (2 credits)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MIS 59900 &#8211; AI-Assisted Big Data Analytics in the Cloud (2 credits)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MIS 57600 \u2013 Database and SQL (2 credits)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MIS 59300 \u2013 Business Data Visualization and Analytics (2 credits)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>POL55101 &#8211; Governance Auditing of AI: Sociotechnical Frameworks and Practices (3 credits)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>POL52801 &#8211; Organizational Governance of Technology of AI (3 credits)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-accordion-wrap  purdue-accordion-wrap--large\">\n    <div class=\"section has-black-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-accordion\">\n                <h3 class=\"accordion__heading purdue-accordion__title \" id=\"title-693a2ca0-45a0-4818-8551-74fc93f02426\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"content-693a2ca0-45a0-4818-8551-74fc93f02426\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><strong>Elective Courses<\/strong>\u202f<\/button>\n                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"accordion__content purdue-accordion__content\" id=\"content-693a2ca0-45a0-4818-8551-74fc93f02426\" hidden aria-hidden=\n                \"true\">\n                    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Technical\/Professional Electives<\/strong>\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students complete 9 credits from Technical\/Professional electives, Management and Policy Selective Major Topics 1 or 2, or any AI and Machine Learning courses not previously taken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ASM 54000 \u2013 Geographic Information System (GIS) Application (3 credits)\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CNIT 55200 &#8211; IT Project Management (3 credits)\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CNIT 57200 &#8211; AI Applications in Cybersecurity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CNIT 58100 &#8211; Risk Management (1 credit)\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CNIT 58500 &#8211; Organizational and Change Management for IT Projects (3 credits)\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>COM 60311 \u2013 Seminar in Crisis Communication (3 credits)\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ECE 56900 \u2013 Introduction to Robotic Systems (3 credits)\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ECE 59500 &#8211; Selected Topics in Electrical Engineering (Computer Vision for Embedded Systems) (1 credit)\u202f<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ECE 50874 \u2013 Advanced Software Engineering (3 credits)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ECE 60864 \u2013 Advanced IoT Design &amp; Applications (3 credits)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EDPS 53100 &#8211; Introduction to Measurement and Instrument Design (3 credits)\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ENGT 50700 &#8211; Fundamentals of Collaborative Leadership and Agile Strategy (3 credits)\u202f<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GRAD 50600 \u2013 Big Data Tools and Technologies (3 credits)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MA 51100 \u2013 Linear Algebra with Applications (1 credit)\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ME 53900 &#8211; Introduction to Scientific Machine Learning (3 credits)\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SCOM 56800 &#8211; Supply Chain Analytics (2 credits)\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>OLS 57900 \u2013 Emerging World-Class Leadership Strategies (3 credits)\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>OLS 58000 &#8211; Interpersonal &amp; Group Skills for Leaders (3 credits)\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>OLS 58100 \u2013 Leading Teams (3 credits)\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>OLS 58200 \u2013 Leadership and Organizational Change (3 credits)\u202f<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PHIL 50800 &#8211; Advanced Ethics of Data Science (3 credits)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PHIL 50000 &#8211; Advanced Ethics for Technology, Engineering, and Design (3 credits)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>POL 50100 &#8211; Political Science: Methodology (3 credits)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>POL 52101 \u2013 Applied Public Policy: Institutions, Processes, Practices (3 credits)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>POL 52901 \u2013 Applied Policy and Program Evaluation (3 credits)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SCLA 53000 &#8211; Strategic Foresight and Leadership for Defense Leaders (3 credits)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SCLA 509L00 &#8211; Strategic Intelligence (3 credits)\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Additional Electives\u202f\u202f<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students may choose 3 credit hours if their PUO staff advisor approves or select a course from one of the above categories.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-accordion-wrap  purdue-accordion-wrap--large\">\n    <div class=\"section has-black-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-accordion\">\n                <h3 class=\"accordion__heading purdue-accordion__title \" id=\"title-d1184310-70c4-428a-94b9-870535e5573c\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"content-d1184310-70c4-428a-94b9-870535e5573c\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><strong>Optional Concentration &#8211; <strong>AI Technology Policy and Governance<\/strong><\/strong><\/button>\n                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"accordion__content purdue-accordion__content\" id=\"content-d1184310-70c4-428a-94b9-870535e5573c\" hidden aria-hidden=\n                \"true\">\n                    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This concentration offers professional training for students pursuing careers in the ethics and compliance of emerging technologies, such as AI and big data applications. 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