Wright State, Intel partner to bring AI to business curriculum

DAYTON, Ohio — Wright State University is working to bring AI training into its Raj Soin College of Business and Intel Corporation through a new partnership with Intel.

The university is the second four-year public institution to partner with Intel’s Digital Readiness Program, which will give faculty customizable AI content for free to use in courses. The goal of the collaboration is to integrate AI training and resources into the curriculum.

“This partnership is huge for us,” said Rachel Sturm, associate dean of the Raj Soin College of Business. “Intel has been an innovator in the AI space, particularly in terms of removing barriers to accessing this technology, and we are very grateful to have access to their AI content. This program enables and augments existing workforce capacity in the Dayton region with AI skills for professional impact.”

Faculty can use and adapt Intel’s course content, which will include facilitator guides, presentation decks, student workbooks and open-source software. Students can also gain certifications through Intel.

“Intel is pleased to collaborate with Wright State University to prepare current and future business leaders with AI readiness,” said Anshul Sonak, global director and head of digital readiness programs at Intel. “Leadership development with the necessary AI skillset, mindset and toolset is critical for everyone to thrive in the future of work that embraces AI everywhere. We look forward to more leaders building AI-infused, responsible and innovative businesses.”

Intel held orientation sessions for accounting, finance, financial services, economics, entrepreneurship, management information systems, marketing, human resources management and supply chain management faculty members.

Beyond the classroom, Intel’s content on AI for productivity and entrepreneurship was included in the university’s Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans over the summer. The Raj Soin College of Business also held a summer AI camp for high school students and first-year college students.

“AI is quickly reshaping the way we work, live and interact with the world,” Sturm said. “By including the application of AI, among other technologies, into our coursework, we are ensuring our graduates are not only ready for the current workforce but are also able to bring impactful change to the future workforce.”

Wright State also introduced a minor in business artificial intelligence.