Carey drives forward in a changing, AI-driven world

“The times, they are a-changin.” Bob Dylan’s epic anthem calls people to embrace change in the name of progress. Effectively, the world is changing, and your options are to get on board or get out of the way. 

Nowhere is this truer than in artificial intelligence. As a direct result of extensive research and feedback from Johns Hopkins Carey Business School’s Dean’s Alumni Advisory Board and the industry at-large, Carey is increasing its already impressive investment in AI education with a new focus on AI in its full-time, part-time, and certificate programs. 

Students can now enroll in the full-time or part-time Master of Science in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence program, the full-time or part-time Master of Science in Information Systems and Artificial Intelligence for Business program, or the part-time AI for Business certificate program. 

Responding to demand

Forbes book author Kirk W. McLaren recently wrote, “In an age where technology perpetually reshapes the boundaries of learning and leadership, the intersection of artificial intelligence and business education heralds a new era of innovation. The rapid advancement of generative AI technologies presents an unprecedented opportunity to revolutionize how future business leaders are trained, think, and make decisions.”

Though Carey is already highly engaged in AI, Carey’s research signaled a demand for more programs that incorporate cutting-edge topics such as machine learning and the ethical implications of AI in business.

“Artificial intelligence is already reshaping our lives and the ways we conduct business with promises to make our lives easier and more efficient,” said Carey Dean Alex Triantis. “Today’s business graduates will be in the driver’s seat leading this AI revolution across a new business landscape. At Carey, we are preparing students to seize these opportunities, while remaining focused on the human element and how these new technologies will impact people.” 

“The next industrial revolution”

Changmi Jung, Carey associate professor of practice in information systems and the academic program director for the Information Systems and AI for Business programs, says we are on the cusp of the next industrial revolution, where AI is poised to create new opportunities and significantly reshape the job market.

“This shift necessitates new skills for the workforce of the future,” she said. “Carey is at the forefront of preparing future talent for this transformation. With a strong focus on AI, our curriculum offers in-depth knowledge of the latest techniques and tools in machine learning, deep learning, and other cutting-edge AI applications like generative AI.”

AI at Carey

Beyond the classroom, Carey students are putting their skills to the test through several unique, hands-on opportunities. The AI Hackathon allows students to delve into the complexities of AI and machine learning, as well as network with industry professionals, alumni, and peers who share an interest in artificial intelligence. Carey also participates in several high-profile case competitions and symposiums which expose students to industry pioneers, thought leaders, and career opportunities.

Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Academic Program Director and Carey Associate Professor of Practice Naser Nikandish said, “Through this hands-on approach, students cultivate not only a profound mastery of complex AI methodologies but also the acumen to apply these tools strategically and innovatively across a multitude of business environments.”

Carey’s faculty includes an impressive group of AI experts whose research has implications across industries. Their expertise has informed the developing AI landscape in topics such as ethics and intellectual property, health care policy and practice, urban planning, and consumer marketing. Many of these faculty work collaboratively and across the Johns Hopkins network to lead centers and initiatives at the forefront of AI research: the Center for Digital Health and Artificial Intelligence, Human Capital Development Lab, and Hopkins Business of Health Initiative.

To learn more about Carey’s AI courses, experts, and events visit AI at Carey.