1Approval and Program Information
- CC Approved
- Pending
- DCCC Approved
- Pending
- Board Approved
- Pending
- State Approved
- CCCCO provisional approval, October 2, 2026
- Effective Term
- Fall 2028 (first upper-division cohort)
- State Control #
- Pending
- TOP Code
- 0501.00 - Business and Commerce, General
- CIP Code
- 52.0201 - Business Administration and Management, General
- Award Type
- Bachelor of Science Degree
- Department
- Business Management
- Division
- FC Business/CIS
- Originator
- Graves, Gary
- Target Occupations (SOC)
- 11-1021 General and Operations Managers; 13-1082 Project Management Specialists; 13-1111 Management Analysts
- Feeder Program
- Artificial Intelligence in Business Associate in Science Degree (State Control # 46095)
2Program Description
The Bachelor of Science in Applied Human-AI Collaboration and Leadership prepares students to lead, implement, and govern the integration of artificial intelligence within organizations. Unlike traditional artificial intelligence programs focused primarily on software development, machine learning, or technical system design, this program emphasizes the human, organizational, and strategic dimensions of AI adoption and implementation.
Students learn how to collaborate effectively with AI systems to enhance decision-making, improve productivity, redesign workflows, and drive innovation across industries. The program integrates applied AI literacy, organizational leadership, data-informed decision-making, responsible AI governance, and digital transformation strategies, preparing graduates to bridge technical teams, business stakeholders, and organizational leaders.
Graduates will be equipped to guide AI-enabled change, manage human-AI collaboration, evaluate ethical and organizational implications of AI technologies, and develop strategies that align artificial intelligence with business objectives, workforce needs, and long-term organizational success. This degree requires 86 units, in addition to other graduation requirements.
3Program Justification
The Bachelor of Science in Applied Human-AI Collaboration and Leadership addresses a rapidly growing workforce need for professionals who can lead the adoption, implementation, and governance of artificial intelligence within organizations. As AI becomes integrated across business functions, employers increasingly seek individuals who can bridge technical teams and business stakeholders, manage organizational change, support data-informed decision-making, and ensure the responsible use of AI technologies. The Orange County Center of Excellence labor market assessment identified strong demand for occupations aligned with the proposed degree, including General and Operations Managers, Project Management Specialists, and Management Analysts, and concluded that employers overwhelmingly prefer candidates with bachelor's degrees for these AI-enabled business and leadership roles. By combining organizational leadership, AI implementation, responsible AI governance, and digital transformation strategies, the program prepares graduates to meet a critical and emerging workforce need not adequately addressed by traditional business or technical AI degree pathways.
4Program Level Student Learning Outcomes and Assessments
- Evaluate, implement, and manage AI-enabled solutions that improve organizational effectiveness, decision-making, innovation, and operational performance while integrating the needs of people, processes, and technology.Assessment: Capstone Project
- Lead organizational change and digital transformation initiatives by facilitating collaboration among technical teams, business stakeholders, employees, and organizational leaders during AI adoption and integration efforts.Assessment: Project
- Apply ethical, legal, regulatory, and societal considerations to develop, evaluate, and govern responsible AI practices that promote transparency, accountability, equity, privacy, security, and organizational trust.Assessment: Case Analysis / Exam
- Develop and communicate AI strategies that align organizational goals, workforce needs, data-informed decision-making, and emerging technologies to create sustainable competitive advantage and business innovation.Assessment: Oral Presentation
Assessment methods are proposed drafts for review.
5Required Courses
New courses link to their full outlines. See the Pathway Map for the recommended term-by-term sequence and the KSA Crosswalk for workforce competency alignment.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|
Cal-GETC general education (34 units) is completed with the AS pathway or equivalent preparation, for 120 total degree units. Upper-division units: 43.
6Attached Files
- CCCCO provisional approval letter (October 2, 2026)
- Orange County Center of Excellence labor market report (May 2026)
- Proposed course sequence (course plan)
- Advisory committee meeting minutes
- Cycle 9 BDP application narrative