UT1 - Master in Continuing Education in AI Startup Creation & Venture Building (Application & Verification)
AI Startup Creation & Venture Building
A university-issued Master's degree built as a complete venture operating system. Designed for professionals who need to architect, govern, and scale AI-driven companies in the real economy.
One Degree. Ten Capability Layers.
This program is not a collection of unrelated subjects. It is a single, coherent venture-building system constructed from 10 advanced professional certifications. Each certification addresses a critical failure point of modern AI startups.
Theoretical subjects.
Disconnected modules.
Final Thesis (Academic Paper).
Focus on "What is AI?"
Applied Venture Architecture.
Integrated Operating System.
10 Real-World Capstones.
Focus on "How to Monetize AI."
The Venture Architecture
10 Certifications → 10 Capstones → 1 Master's Degree
Certified Sustainable AI Systems Engineer™ (CSAIS)
Ensure your venture can exist in the real economy. Design systems that are energy-efficient, carbon-aware, and aligned with enterprise ESG reporting.
Certified AI Transparency & Algorithm Audit Specialist™ (CATAAS)
Make your product defensible. Master Explainable AI (XAI) and bias auditing to survive regulatory scrutiny and win enterprise trust.
Certified AI Ethics, Governance & Policy Architect™ (CAEGPA)
Design governance into the system, not after. Master the EU AI Act and risk frameworks to enable international scaling without legal dead ends.
Certified AI Innovation & Venture Strategy Leader™ (CAIVSL)
The strategic spine of the Master. Learn to design AI-native business models, determine IP defensibility, and structure for funding.
Certified AI Sector Impact Analyst™ (CAISIA)
Stop building for the wrong markets. Analyze adoption barriers and budget ownership in sectors like Healthcare, Fintech, and Defense.
Certified Architect of the AI-Reinvention MBA™ (CAARM)
Replace the traditional MBA. Redesign finance, operations, and leadership using AI-native operating models.
Certified Architect of AI-Driven Behavioral Economies & Digital Incentive Systems™ (CAABEDIS)
Engineer adoption. Use AI-driven nudging, gamification, and personalization to drive user retention and monetization.
Certified Architect of AI-Augmented Full-Cycle Sales Systems™ (CAAFCSS)
Build an autonomous sales machine. From intent detection to churn prevention, design the systems that drive revenue.
Certified Director of Strategic AI Marketing & Demand Systems™ (CDSAMDS)
Create market pull. Use generative systems and neuroadaptive UX to test narratives and sense demand before you build.
Certified Strategist in AI-Native Career Architecture & Solopreneurship™ (CSANCAS)
The ultimate safety net. Learn to productize your expertise, launch independent ventures, and monetize before you seek funding.
Graduates Receive Two Distinct Sets of Credentials
The Master's Degree
Master in Continuing Education in AI Startup Creation & Venture Building
(Máster de Formación Permanente / Título Propio · 60 ECTS)
Issued directly by UTAMED (Universidad Tecnológica Atlántico-Mediterráneo) — authorized under Spain's Ley 11/2023, operating within the ECTS/EHEA framework.
The Professional Portfolio
10 Accredited RSIT™ Professional Certifications
Each certification mapped to a real-world capstone project, individually verified on the blockchain for immediate use in venture pitches, investor due diligence, and enterprise procurement processes.
Patent-Protected Infrastructure
Agentic Accreditation Engine™
Credit conversion and certification recognition powered by RSIT's Agentic Accreditation Engine™ (Patent Pending, U.S. Provisional No. 63/923,625) — automating credential verification and academic portfolio validation.
No Final Thesis. Just Output.
Each certification includes a Sherman-Nexus™ Capstone mini-project requirement — real deliverables you can deploy, not papers you file away.
10
Embedded Certifications
10
Applied Capstone Projects
1
University Master's Degree
Program Enrollment
🔒 Mandatory Admission Requirement
To receive the official Master's Degree from UTAMED, applicants must hold a valid Bachelor's Degree / Licenciatura (or international equivalent). Students without a degree may take the certifications individually but cannot be awarded the University Master's title.
Students have a maximum of 24 months to complete all 10 certifications.
Recommended Pace: 4–6 weeks per certification (12-month completion).
If unfinished after 2 years, students may request a time extension (max 12 months) at a surcharge of 5% of the current retail tuition per month.
Termination & Re-enrollment:
Extensions cannot exceed 12 months. If the degree is not completed by the end of Year 3, academic candidacy is terminated. To resume, the student must re-enroll at the full current retail price (minus applicable grants).
It is the sole responsibility of the student to verify the validity and recognition of these credentials in their specific country, employer, or local jurisdiction prior to enrollment. Sherman Pathways accepts no liability for third-party recognition decisions.
- 🎓 Financial Aid & Scholarships (Case-by-case)
- 🏢 Enterprise & Team Cohort Rates
- 💳 Flexible Payment Installments
Have you already completed the 10 required RSIT certifications independently? You may be eligible for Retroactive Degree Matriculation.
Students who hold all 10 verified certifications may apply to convert their portfolio into the official Master's Degree upon payment of a Degree Conversion & Matriculation Fee (€1,500), subject to academic validation and Bachelor's degree verification.
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If you have received your Payment Confirmation, you must proceed immediately to the central registry to upload your ID and Degree for validation.
⚠ EU AI Act Full Enforcement: August 2, 2026
The EU AI Act is not just a compliance burden for large enterprises — it is a product development constraint for every AI startup seeking to operate in or sell into EU markets. Founders who embed governance architecture into their products from day one avoid the costly retrofitting that is already sinking early-stage AI companies in Europe. UTAMED is authorized under Spain's Ley 11/2023 within the EHEA framework, and graduates of this program are directly qualified to lead EU AI Act compliance strategy for AI ventures, serve as the governance lead in investor due diligence, and architect the regulatory positioning that opens enterprise and institutional markets ahead of the August 2026 enforcement deadline.
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