The University of Virginia Darden School of Management’s Artificial Intelligence Initiative is strengthened by the largest gift in school history from Dave (MBA ’78), Kathy LaCrosse, and Darden’s Sands Lifelong Learning Institute to help chart the direction of artificial intelligence Presented new proposals and ideas. Responsible business and human excellence in the age of artificial intelligence.
The contents of the offer are as follows.
- Two new Darden courses on Coursera.
- AI course partnership with Google.
- Executive education program for senior leaders.and
- Faculty-centered thought leadership on building trust in the age of AI.
Coursera courses offered by Sands Institute for Lifelong Learning
Human excellence in the age of AI
Finding meaningful work and happiness in the age of AI will depend on individuals’ ability to learn, unlearn, and relearn at the pace of technological change. In his new three-module course, “Human Excellence in the Age of AI,” Darden Professor of Management Emeritus Edward D. Hess lays the foundation for personal growth and exceptional leadership in an era of rapid growth in technology. Based on Hess’s recent book, Own your own work journey, this course provides tools for resilience and strategies to work toward your “best self.” It costs $49 to complete a graded assignment and receive a certificate.
Generative AI in Marketing Specialties
This new four-course series from Darden Professor Raj Venkatesan teaches you how to use Generative AI to increase your marketing creativity. Attendees will learn about his use of Generative AI in content marketing, advertising, and customer service, and learn important strategic considerations for change management and ethics in Generative AI. Upon completion of the course, learners will be issued a certificate.
Darden Executive Education and Lifelong Learning Partnership with Google
Google on April 26 announced the launch of a new online “AI Essentials” course designed and taught by Google’s AI experts. In this course, you will learn fundamental AI skills and best practices, and how to use AI responsibly. Darden Executive Education & Lifelong Learning has partnered with Google to make courses available to clients through open enrollment services and custom solutions for organizations. Employers including Google and Citigroup plan to use this course to improve the AI skills of their employees.
Face-to-face executive education program for senior executives
Darden Executive Education & Lifelong Learning offers an interactive hands-on program called “Advancing Ethical Innovation in the Age of AI,” led by Professor Tim Lasseter and Professor Denny Kim. The three-day program, beginning November 13 at UVA Darden DC Metro, will deepen your understanding of the impact of disruptive technologies, ethical considerations of AI, and how to leverage emerging technologies to innovate ahead of your competitors. Designed for busy senior executives who need to
Darden’s ideas shape the AI conversation
As a world leader in business ethics and supported by the Artificial Intelligence Initiative, Darden continues to advance the conversation about artificial intelligence through the lens of ethics, human excellence, and well-being. Here are some recent articles on this topic by Darden experts.
Learn more about Darden’s artificial intelligence initiatives here.
Learn more about Darden’s Sands Lifelong Learning Institute here.
