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Lead responsible AI adoption across industries

Earn your M.S. in Information Management and gain the technical, ethical and strategic leadership skills to guide AI-driven change.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) specialization

Develop the expertise to turn AI disruption into meaningful innovation. This specialization prepares you to lead with clarity, evaluating emerging technologies, making informed, human-centered decisions, and bridging the gap between technical teams, leadership and stakeholders.

Flexible learning to fit your goals

With full- and part-time options and 100% online and residential modalities, you can tailor the MSIM to fit your schedule and professional path. Choose from Early-Career, Early-Career Accelerated or Mid-Career tracks based on your experience and aspirations.

Career-ready leadership across industries

The MSIM equips graduates at every professional stage — whether you’re launching your career, shifting into a new domain or accelerating into leadership. Join an alumni network at industry leaders like Microsoft, Providence, SAP, Barclays, PwC and other top employers in the private, public and nonprofit sectors.

Master the principles of responsible AI leadership

The M.S. in Information Management Artificial Intelligence (AI) specialization develops leaders who can translate AI’s possibilities into actionable, ethical solutions. Built for future leaders who need to understand both the technology and how to put it to work, this three-course sequence moves from AI foundations through risk management to hands-on implementation. Through interdisciplinary coursework and experiential learning, you’ll gain expertise in: 

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Evaluating AI capabilities, limitations and organizational risks with confidence

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Maximizing generative AI performance through expert-level prompt engineering

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Identifying generative AI opportunities and analyzing their return on investment

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Translating business problems into AI-enabled workflows, using low-code tools

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Designing and conducting risk assessments using industry standards

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Managing AI system monitoring, evaluation and iterative improvement over time and at scale

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Evaluating AI capabilities, limitations and organizational risks with confidence

A graphic of a sphere enveloped by two circular lines.

Maximizing generative AI performance through expert-level prompt engineering

A graphic of a gear surrounded by circles and joined by connecting lines.

Identifying generative AI opportunities and analyzing their return on investment

A graphic of a human head with a lightbult illuminated over it.

Translating business problems into AI-enabled workflows, using low-code tools

A graphic of three people standing in front of a globe.

Designing and conducting risk assessments using industry standards

A graphic of a human hand pointing at a piece of paper.

Managing AI system monitoring, evaluation and iterative improvement over time and at scale

Why build skills in AI leadership?

Most organizations are in the early stages of AI adoption and they need leaders who can bridge technical understanding with strategic execution. This specialization equips you to critically assess AI systems, design governance structures and implement AI solutions that create scalable, long-term business value. From helping a growing organization define its AI strategy to managing compliance risks in a large enterprise, you’ll develop practical skills that are immediately applicable in today’s workforce.

Succeed in high-impact roles

MSIM graduates with an AI specialization are ready to shape how organizations navigate AI-driven change in roles such as:

  • AI data analyst
  • AI product manager
  • AI program manager
  • AI researcher
  • Business intelligence analyst
  • Data governance analyst
  • Information systems manager
  • Product data analyst
  • Risk and compliance analyst
  • Technology consultant

Grounded in ethics. Designed for impact.

At the University of Washington Information School, you’ll learn from industry-tested faculty and join a global network of professionals shaping the future of information leadership. The MSIM program prepares you to lead with integrity and insight, emphasizing ethical stewardship of data, responsible use of emerging technologies and leadership that balances innovation with accountability in a rapidly changing world.

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