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AI at Kogod

At Kogod, we're not afraid to make bold decisions.

That's why we have incorporated artificial intelligence (AI) into our curriculum, our operations, and our philosophy. It's why we are constantly bringing industry leaders to campus to share their technical expertise and practical know-how. It's how we are building the future of business education at Kogod. And that's why Poets & Quants named Kogod "Best in Class" for AI.

Skills

The job market demands AI skills. We're providing them.

Every Kogod student gets the training and tools to be able to excel in their discipline—to code a program, build a beautiful presentation, analyze a data set, build a website, or do financial analysis—all using AI.

Mindset

Agility and adaptability are key.

AI is here to stay, and Kogod knows it's vital for its students, faculty, and staff to stay ahead of the curve. As technology changes, so do we. That's why we regularly provide faculty and staff with trainings, workshops, and opportunities to engage with AI leaders across industries.

Expertise

Scholar-teachers are leading the way.

From supply-chain management to digital marketing, every business sector and industry is changing because of AI. Our faculty across programs comprise both industry-leading practitioners and cutting-edge researchers who apply AI inside and outside the classroom.

Our AI courses fall into two main categories.

While AI is incorporated into every subject that is part of the core Kogod curriculum, certain classes have a more distinct focus on AI than others. Through AI Sage and AI Artisan courses, students have the opportunity to learn about the practical applications of AI tools while gaining an understanding of the fundamental challenges and ethical complexities that come with their proliferation.

AI Sage: In Practice

These courses focus on the use of AI in a specific context, including hands-on projects, labs, and case studies where students will apply AI to real-world problems. From courses like Foundations of Digital Marketing to AI in Entertainment, these classes will teach you practical tools of the trade. 

Some additional Sage course titles include:

  • Predictive Analytics
  • Text Mining
  • Python Programming
  • Advanced Forensic Accounting

AI Artisan: In Concept

These courses, less technical than AI Sage courses, incorporate AI as a significant discussion point or theoretical foundation of the class. From courses like Sustainability and Technology to Consumer Behavior, these classes will teach you how to think about AI in different business contexts. 

Some additional Artisan course titles include:

  • Negotiations
  • Marketing and Communications for Business
  • Managing the Digital Organization
  • Principles of Marketing
Research Spotlight
AI & the Modern Tax Agency

Accounting professor and Managing Director of the Kogod Tax Policy Center Caroline Bruckner spearheaded a report with the IBM Center for the Business of Government about the ways tax agencies in the U.S. and around the world can effectively use AI tools to diminish risk and increase efficiency.

Read the report

AI in Kogod News

November 12, 2024
Kogod School of Business Hosts 4th Annual Artists’ Rights Symposium

The Symposium Seeks to Explore Artist and Creator Autonomy Amid Drastically Changing Entertainment...

November 4, 2024
Kogod School of Business Faculty Discuss Top Policy Issues Hinging on 2024 Election Outcome

From the economy to tech and the pursuit of future (not to mention current) climate initiatives,...

October 23, 2024
Microsoft President Praises the Kogod School of Business’s Commitment to AI Education in Keynote Address

Brad Smith discusses emerging jobs in artificial intelligence, ensuring equitable access to...

October 23, 2024
How AI Innovation is Revolutionizing Sustainability

Professor Angela Virtu of the IT and Analytics department discusses the environmental costs of AI...

September 12, 2024
The Business of Government, and Why DC is the Place for Strategic Changemakers

Kogod School of Business alumni bring innovative business insights to the heart of Washington, DC,...

August 26, 2024
Envisioning the Next 30 Years at AU and for Our Students

Thirty years ago, Kogod students registered with paper forms and knew little of the internet....

Meet Some of the Faces of AI at Kogod

  • Ali Sanati AI
    ALI SANATI
    PROFESSOR OF FINANCE & REAL ESTATE

     

    “In my research, I explore the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) both as an analytical tool and as a subject of inquiry to understand its broader economic and financial implications.

     

    One of my ongoing projects with the Bureau of Labor Statistics investigates the implications of AI adoption on firm productivity and financing.” 

  • Gwanhoo Lee AI
    GWANHOO LEE
    PROFESSOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & ANALYTICS

     

    "I study many facets of AI, but I am most interested in how AI/ML can be used for the public good—to increase the inclusiveness of social welfare, respond to pandemics, and create public value.” 

  • Alex Mislin AI
    ALEXANDRA MISLIN
    PROFESSOR OF MANAGEMENT

     

    "My current research looks at how the use of AI for negotiations affects trust, satisfaction with the negotiation process and outcome, and well-being in the workplace." 

     

  • Jeff Lee AI

     

    JEFF LEE
    PROFESSOR OF MARKETING

     

    "I apply machine learning (ML) and large language models (LLMs) to the analysis of social media, brand positioning, and the detection of fake reviews."

     

    I'm also interested in the detection of AI-generated content as well as the application of LLMs to generate text-based insights."

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