Hybrid AI for Business Program Admissions

Admission Criteria

To for the Penn State Smeal Hybrid Master of Applied AI for Business Transformation you will be required to submit the following:

• Penn State Graduate School Online Application

  • Resume

  • Copies of official educational transcripts (and copy of degree certificate if applicable)

  • Program-specific questions: Ensure that you respond to all questions requesting information, especially when it is marked as required.

  • 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 )

  • Application fee

To be considered for admission, all components of the application process must be completed, submitted, and received by the respective deadline.

Application Deadlines

The Penn State Smeal Hybrid MAAIBT has multiple application deadlines throughout the year. Applications are reviewed and decisions are made on a rolling basis.

Admission Decisions

All applications will undergo a comprehensive review process conducted by both the Penn State Smeal admissions office (assessing program requirements and admissions criteria) and the Penn State Graduate School (verifying educational documentation and credentials). You may receive communications from representatives of either department.

Admission is granted in two stages: first by Smeal and then by the Penn State Graduate School. The Graduate School requires a recommendation from the Smeal admissions office before taking action on your application. To confirm the receipt of your application materials and check the status of your application, it is recommended that you email the Smeal admissions office at hybridai@smeal.psu.edu.

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism

The Penn State Smeal College of Business has a strong commitment to ethics and integrity as reflected in our . The admissions committee will not tolerate any form of plagiarism or appearance of impropriety in an applicant’s materials.

Failure to follow these guidelines will result in a deny decision.