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Starting Fall 2026, Manhattan University is launching a new minor program in Artificial Intelligence.
Manhattan University will introduce a new minor program in Artificial Intelligence starting Fall 2026. This minor aims to provide students across all disciplines with comprehensive instruction on how intelligent systems function and how to apply them responsibly.
The development of this AI minor draws upon the collective expertise of all three of the University's schools: the Kakos School of Arts and Sciences, the O'Malley School of Business, and the School of Engineering. It integrates and expands upon existing programs in computer science, computer information systems, business analytics, and electrical and computer engineering.
Dr. Bridget Chalk, Provost of Manhattan University, highlighted the importance of this minor, stating that AI impacts every field. The program is designed to offer students from any major—be it business, engineering, or liberal arts—a profound understanding of AI's mechanisms and the ability to apply it ethically within their respective areas.
Open to all university students, the AI minor was jointly created by faculty from diverse departments, including computer science, computer information systems, business analytics, accounting, law, and various engineering disciplines. It delivers structured, interdisciplinary education on AI fundamentals, covering the operation and limitations of intelligent systems, as well as responsible application.
Students pursuing the minor can select from advanced courses in areas such as machine learning, data mining, deep learning, generative AI, trustworthy AI, image processing, and AI applications in business and engineering design. The program offers flexible pathways to accommodate students with or without prior programming experience, ensuring both accessibility and academic rigor.
In alignment with Manhattan University's Lasallian mission, the AI minor actively encourages students to critically examine the ethical and societal implications of artificial intelligence. It challenges them to consider not only what intelligent systems are capable of doing, but also what they ought to do.
The Artificial Intelligence minor will be available to students starting in the Fall 2026 semester. For more detailed information about the program, interested individuals can visit the university's dedicated AI webpage. Media inquiries should be directed to Robert Cole, Executive Director of Marketing at Manhattan University.