AI Leadership Collaborative
Academics
TRANSFORM YOUR CAREER WITH AI EDUCATION
At Sawyer Business School, we offer a comprehensive ecosystem of AI education designed to meet diverse learning needs and career goals. From foundational courses in AI basics and business chatbot development to specialized applications in marketing, financial services, and leadership, our curriculum provides both depth and breadth in artificial intelligence education. Students can pursue an AI minor degree program that encompasses these various courses, while professionals can enhance their skills through our flexible learning options including AI micro-credentials, executive education programs, and focused workshops. Whether you’re starting your AI journey or advancing your expertise, SBS provides the educational pathways to help you succeed in the AI-driven business landscape.
Course Spotlight
SBS 101: Business Foundations
Our redesigned Business Foundations course now equips students with practical knowledge of how AI can enhance their productivity and automate knowledge work. We teach them to approach AI collaboration thoughtfully and ethically, ensuring they understand how to harness these powerful tools to solve real business challenges while maintaining responsible business practices.
Pelin Bicen, Ph.D.
Associated Dean of Undergraduate Programs
Professor of Marketing
Programs
AI Minor
The AI minor equips students with a competitive edge, integrating cutting-edge AI knowledge into their academic curriculum and preparing them for a future where AI proficiency is essential in the business world. This minor covers key topics such as machine learning, natural language processing, reinforced learning, computer vision, and robotics. By completing three courses with nine credits, students can position themselves at the forefront of business innovation.
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Courses
ISOM-260:
AI for Business
This course introduces artificial intelligence and its business applications. Students explore machine learning, natural language processing, and other AI technologies through hands-on projects and case studies.
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ISOM-360:
AI for Business Bots
This course delves into the cutting-edge application of AI technologies in the business domain, with a particular focus on the development and implementation of business bots.
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Workshops
AI Prompting
This 2-hour hands-on workshop provides business users with a foundational understanding of generative AI, its applications, and its implications in the business landscape. Participants will learn how to leverage generative AI technologies to enhance productivity and innovation.
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