Artificial Intelligence and career: how to prepare today for tomorrow’s jobs
29 August 2025Artificial Intelligence is one of the most disruptive forces transforming the job market. On one hand, it automates repetitive tasks and accelerates countless activities, while on the other, it paves the way for new roles, skills, and career paths. The impact of artificial intelligence on work is not confined to the tech sector: it now affects all business functions, from finance to marketing, from human resources to logistics.
Preparing for the future means understanding how AI-related jobs are evolving, which skills have become central, and how advanced training can support sustainable professional growth.
The impact of AI on professional skills
The spread of AI is changing the very nature of professions. While some roles risk becoming obsolete, highly specialized figures are emerging in the most in-demand digital jobs.
Among the main AI-related jobs on the rise today are:
- Prompt Engineer: a specialist in interacting with advanced language models
- AI Engineer: a professional who designs and implements artificial intelligence solutions
- Machine Learning Specialist: an expert in creating and optimizing predictive algorithms
- Artificial Intelligence Engineer: a technical figure who combines IT and mathematical skills to develop intelligent systems
In addition, there are transversal roles, such as Data Analysts, digital ethics experts, and professionals capable of integrating AI into business processes.
Artificial Intelligence, therefore, should not be seen as a replacement for humans in the workplace, but rather as a reconfiguration: new profiles are emerging that rank among the most in-demand jobs of the future.
Mindset and strategies to evolve in your career
The future of a career, given today’s market challenges, depends not only on technical skills but also on the right mindset.
The changes brought by AI in the business world must be addressed through adaptive learning, developing new skills and competencies, paired with the curiosity to explore new technologies with a continuous improvement approach.
Those who can combine technical expertise with soft skills will be better positioned to seize the opportunities of the jobs of the future.
Advanced training to face change
The first step to embracing Artificial Intelligence in the world of work is to acquire a solid foundation of knowledge in areas such as machine learning, data management, and business applications of AI. Specialized training is the key lever for entering AI-related professions.
Bologna Business School offers University Master’s programs, Global MBAs, Executive Masters, and Open Courses designed for those who want to lead this transformation.
The Professional Master in Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Management (full-time, 12 months, in Italian) is designed for those who want to start a managerial career or develop their own entrepreneurial idea by leveraging new technologies around AI. In a stimulating and international environment, and in direct contact with major Italian companies, participants acquire innovative skills and accelerate their careers through a market-oriented training program, supported by the Career Service and internships in local and global firms.
The Global MBA in AI and Manufacturing (full-time, 12 months, in English) is the ideal program to gain technical and managerial skills that can launch a career in high-tech companies.
The curriculum offers world-class academic training, guaranteed by an international faculty and the connection with UniBo, the world’s oldest university and a leader in technological research. At the same time, it provides direct networking opportunities with companies in Emilia’s Data Valley, a globally renowned high-automation manufacturing sector, where students gain hands-on experience and learn best practices as they are being developed and tested in cutting-edge contexts, immediately applicable in global markets.
The Executive Master in Artificial Intelligence for Business (part-time, hybrid, 12 months, in English) is designed to provide the skills needed to harness AI’s full potential in business. Aimed at entrepreneurs, successful managers, and professionals from any sector wishing to implement AI in their career path, this Master is also the ideal starting point for consultants seeking advanced skills demanded across markets today.
With a flexible structure, two online evening classes per week and two smart weeks on campus, participants can continue their careers while undertaking an innovative and challenging learning journey that transforms talent into true leadership. Workshops, Leadership Talks, and Company Visits, along with the final Project Work, enrich this cutting-edge program, keeping pace with evolving business models and competitive scenarios.
The Open Program in Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI (part-time, 5 immersive on-campus days) offers a pragmatic and in-depth understanding of how AI and generative AI can enhance business processes, from marketing campaign creation to process optimization.
Dedicated to business leaders and managers wishing to integrate AI into their strategies, the program explores advanced language models and business tools to improve decision-making and drive innovation.
The Open Program in (Big) Data and Artificial Intelligence (part-time, hybrid, in Italian) includes 12 online sessions and 4 on-campus days. Managing, modeling, and transforming Big Data into information through algorithms and AI are now essential skills for innovation managers.
To fully leverage these technologies, however, a clear overall vision is needed, one that incorporates existing platforms and the most innovative operating models. This course aims to foster a critical approach to data, equipping participants with the competencies necessary to handle one of today’s fundamental building blocks of business information.
Today, Artificial Intelligence is a widespread technology from which not only large companies but also small and medium-sized enterprises can benefit. Digitalization represents an opportunity for all organizations.
The relationship between work and Artificial Intelligence is not just a future prospect: it is a present reality, redefining professional roles and opening up new careers.
Training today means developing both technical expertise and soft skills to face the jobs of the future with awareness and strategic vision.
Bologna Business School, always focused on high-level managerial education while also rooted in cutting-edge research in new technologies, is the best place to prepare for a future that is already here.
