Advanced AI for Economic and Business Analysis
The Advanced AI for Economic and Business Analysis micro-credential is an online, career-focused program that helps you build practical skills using AI tools—like Custom GPTs—to research economic conditions, interpret business challenges, and communicate insights clearly. You’ll learn how to work smarter with data and trends while using AI responsibly and transparently.
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Advanced AI for Economic and Business Analysis Microcredential
Earn your online micro-credential in advanced AI and strengthen the analytical skills organizations need right now. Learn how to apply AI tools to real economic and business questions—so you can make informed decisions, improve strategies, and add value in a fast-changing marketplace.
Next term starts
Summer 2026 - May 11, 2026
Ready to Apply?
The deadline for the Summer 2026 term is April 10. How to Apply
Build Practical AI Skills for Business and Economic Analysis
- Use generative AI tools to support economic and business research
- Evaluate credibility, accuracy, and bias in AI-supported results
- Create and apply advanced AI workflows (including Custom GPTs)
- Communicate insights clearly for decision-making and strategy
- Work ethically and transparently when using AI in professional settings
For comprehensive information about our courses, please visit our course catalog.
Learn to Connect Global Trends to Local Business Decisions
This micro-credential is designed for students and professionals who want to better understand how economic forces affect real businesses. You’ll explore AI-driven approaches that can support smarter planning, stronger analysis, and faster problem-solving—especially when information changes quickly.
Course Information
This micro-credential is completed by taking:
ECON 3006: AI-Driven Strategies for Local Businesses in the Global Economy
4 credits (advanced level)
This course may be taken as a standalone option or used as an advanced-level elective in many SUNY Empire degree and certificate programs.
Recommended background: Intro-level economics coursework is strongly recommended.
Learning Outcomes
- Foundational Understanding of multimodal ChatGPT models: Students will have a solid grasp of the models’ capabilities, limitations, and potential economic and business analysis applications.
- ChatGPT-Assisted Research and Information Gathering: Students will be able to effectively use the models to search for, identify, and compile relevant information and resources to support their learning and analysis in economics and business.
- Applying ChatGPT-class models for Economic and Business Problem-Solving: Students will have gained hands-on experience using these or comparable AI models to frame, analyze, and propose solutions to authentic economic and business problems, considering the context.
- Using advanced functions of ChatGPT, such as Custom GPTs, for economic and business analysis.
- Collaborative Learning with ChatGPT‑class models: Students will have practiced using the AI models to facilitate collaborative research, knowledge sharing, and idea generation with their peers in the context of economic and business analysis.
- Ethical Considerations in Advanced AI Model Use: Students will have developed an awareness of the ethical implications and responsible practices associated with using ChatGPT-class models in economic and business analysis, including data privacy, bias, and transparency.
Who This Micro-credential Is For
This program is a strong fit if you are:
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A working professional looking to improve your business decision-making skills
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A student who wants to add in-demand AI and analysis skills to your resume
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A community or local business leader focused on strategy, planning, and growth
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Next start term
Summer 2026
Deadline to apply
April 10th
Start Your Microcredential
as soon as May 11th, 2026.
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