Prepare MBA Students for the AI Economy
The AI Business Architect curriculum gives your graduates a competitive edge in consulting, strategy, and corporate innovation — integrating seamlessly into your existing MBA program.
The Challenge
Why Traditional MBA Programs Fall Short
McKinsey, Bain, and Deloitte now explicitly require AI strategy experience in job postings. Yet most MBA curricula remain strong on finance and marketing — and silent on AI adoption, digital transformation, and governance. The result: your graduates lose offers to candidates with hands-on AI expertise.
Graduates Lack AI Strategy Skills
Core MBA tracks don't cover AI adoption, governance, or transformation — the skills employers now screen for at every major consulting firm.
Employers Demand AI Literacy
Roles like "AI Transformation Lead" and "Digital Innovation Manager" are now standard. Traditional MBA skills alone no longer clear the bar.
Generic AI Courses Don't Differentiate
Surface-level "AI for Business" electives create credential inflation. Graduates need hands-on initiative design and governance expertise to stand out.
The ALIGN Solution
A Curriculum Built for Placement Success
ALIGN delivers practical, employer-validated AI strategy skills — not theory. Students graduate with an AI Business Architect certification recognized by consulting firms, tech companies, and F500 enterprises.
Hands-On Curriculum
Students log real AI initiatives, complete governance analysis, stakeholder mapping, and cost estimation — culminating in a Fortune 500 capstone roadmap.
Industry-Recognized Certification
Graduates earn MBA + AI Business Architect certification — a differentiated resume credential that stands out in competitive recruiting cycles.
Built-In Recruiting Pipeline
Partner SIs and AI platforms actively recruit certified graduates. Career fairs feature targeted hiring from your program by name.
Program Structure
Three Integration Formats — One Cohesive Framework
ALIGN fits your program's design. Choose an elective, a full concentration, or a weekend executive format. Pre-built curriculum minimizes faculty load; your instructors facilitate rather than build from scratch.
1
Option A — Elective Course
1 semester · 3 credits
ALIGN Framework → Governance & Compliance → Stakeholder Management → Capstone
Earns: AI Adoption Practitioner (Level 2)
ALIGN Framework → Governance & Compliance → Stakeholder Management → Capstone
Earns: AI Adoption Practitioner (Level 2)
2
Option B — Concentration Track
3 courses · 9 credits
AI Strategy · Governance & Risk · Mega Initiative Design
Earns: AI Business Architect (Level 3)
AI Strategy · Governance & Risk · Mega Initiative Design
Earns: AI Business Architect (Level 3)
3
Option C — Executive Education
2-day intensive · 16 hours
Condensed ALIGN Framework + live initiative design for EMBA and mid-career professionals
Earns: AI Adoption Associate (Level 1)
Condensed ALIGN Framework + live initiative design for EMBA and mid-career professionals
Earns: AI Adoption Associate (Level 1)
What Schools Get
The Institutional Benefits of Academic Partnership
Differentiated Rankings Position
Market your program as the only MBA offering AI Business Architect certification — a tangible differentiator in rankings narratives and prospective student recruiting.
Live Industry Partnerships
ALIGN connects your school with SI partners for guest lectures, capstone sponsorships, and direct recruiting relationships.
Measurable Placement Outcomes
Certified graduates average $120K starting salaries vs. $95K for non-certified peers — a compelling statistic for career services and rankings reports.
Co-Branded Thought Leadership
Joint research publications and conference presentations position your faculty alongside ALIGN at industry events.
"The AI Business Architect certification opened doors. I received three consulting offers — from McKinsey, Bain, and Deloitte — and all three cited my hands-on AI initiative design experience as the differentiator."— MBA Graduate, Class of '25
$120K
Avg. Starting Salary
For certified AI Business Architect graduates
3x
Consulting Offers
Top-tier firms actively recruit certified grads
Partnership Pricing
Give Your MBA Program the AI Edge
Faculty Time?
Minimal. Curriculum is pre-built — faculty facilitates, not develops.
Technical Background?
Not required. ALIGN is business strategy-focused, not technical.
Customizable?
Yes — elective, concentration, or executive education formats available.
Accreditation?
Industry-recognized certification that complements — not replaces — academic accreditation.
Global Presence
Toronto, Canada · Mumbai, India
Ecosystem & Incubation
Proudly incubated and supported within leading global AI and cloud ecosystems.
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