AI at Kogod
There's a reason Kogod is "Best in Class" for AI.
It's because we have incorporated artificial intelligence (AI) into our curriculum, our operations, and our philosophy. It's because we are constantly bringing industry leaders to campus to share their technical expertise and practical know-how. And it's because our students are graduating with AI fluency, ready to make impact on day one of their careers. A few things about the Kogod experience stand out to make it onto Poets & Quants' list of Best in Class for AI:
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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Meet Some of the Faces of AI at Kogod
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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.”
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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.”
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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."
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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."
AI is changing the way data analysis is done—meaning technical roles across fields are becoming even more specialized. An MS in analytics provides you with an in-demand skill set that will allow you to solve organizational challenges and make effective business decisions. Plus, that expert knowledge in this complex field may open more lucrative doors in your career.
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