Why AI matters for every student
AI is no longer optional; it’s becoming a must-have skill in every field. From automating everyday tasks to enhancing decision-making, AI is reshaping how work is done.
Seven new AI courses are open to all MIU students. Take one or two as electives to boost your major, or complete the full set to earn a Minor in Applied AI.
No coding skills are needed: these classes focus on real-world practice, clear understanding, and the big picture of how AI affects people and society. You’ll get hands-on experience and learn how to use AI in smart, responsible ways.
What AI skills can I learn?

Students will learn the following essential skills in our AI courses:
- Prompt engineering for creation and refinement of professional content
- Creating and editing audio, video, images with AI tools
- Designing AI agents to automate routine tasks and workflows
- Applying AI-powered tools to analyze datasets and extract meaningful, actionable insights
- Generating AI-assisted data visualizations such as charts and dashboards
- Evaluating ethical implications of AI use
- Crafting clear and effective messages tailored to specific audiences

How AI gives you an edge in your career
No matter your major, AI skills set you apart:
- Health & wellness: explore how AI can support personalized wellness by analyzing lifestyle data, identifying patterns, and enhancing health education
- Creative arts & media: design visuals, edit video, brainstorm storylines with AI tools
- Sustainability & sciences: use AI to model ecological systems, optimize resource use, and visualize solutions for climate resilience and sustainable communities.
- Education & social sciences: apply AI to streamline research, improve communication, and expand access to knowledge
- Business & management: analyze data, automate reports, support better decisions

AI and Consciousness-Based Education
Technology should expand human potential, not replace it. At MIU, AI learning is grounded in Consciousness-Based Education and the daily practice of Transcendental Meditation, helping you use technology wisely and stay centered in what matters most.


Pedro Ugalde is this program’s admissions counselor for US students. Pedro will provide you with all the details of becoming a student, including connecting you with the program director or faculty.