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Minor in Applied AI Connect the power of AI with what matters most to you –
take our AI electives or complete the full minor to prepare for today’s evolving careers

Why AI matters for every student

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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.

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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.

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Pedro Ugalde, admissions counselorPedro 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.

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International applicants may connect with us through our international inquiry form.


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