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BS Artificial Intelligence for Business (BUAI)

BS Artificial Intelligence for Business

BUAI

The USC Marshall School of Business has recently launched a new joint undergraduate degree, Artificial Intelligence for Business, in partnership with the USC Viterbi School of Engineering. The innovative degree brings together the expertise of two of the top business and engineering schools in the country to provide a unique learning experience for students who are interested in leveraging the best of machine learning and artificial intelligence for business applications.

BS Artificial Intelligence for Business

PROGRAM BENEFITS

  • JOINT-DEGREE

  • The joint AI for Business degree is a four-year, 128-unit program in which students take courses at both Marshall and Viterbi, and their diplomas will reflect the names of both schools upon graduation. Students will take both core business courses at Marshall and AI-focused classes at Viterbi with additional new integrative courses.

    COURSE CATALOGUE JOINT-DEGREE

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

  • Charlie Hannigan

    “Most degree programs in this space focus solely on technical know-how or business expertise, but we combine the two into something better. AI is a tool that needs to be leveraged, and it’s only possible to leverage it if you know what needs lift. Our business courses give our students the perspective to know where to use their technical skills.”

    — Charlie Hannigan, BUAI Academic Director, Assistant Professor of Clinical Data Sciences and Operations

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  • “The new AI for Business degree is designed to mold leaders who [will be] impact-driven professionals… exposed to a unique blend of business, technical, ethics and leadership courses and who will be able to pose the right questions as well as generate the right answers. We will be one of only a handful of universities around the globe where students have the opportunity to develop their technical, business and leadership skills to pursue careers in one of the fastest-growing parts of the tech sector.”

    “The new AI for Business degree is designed to mold leaders who [will be] impact-driven professionals… exposed to a unique blend of business, technical, ethics and leadership courses and who will be able to pose the right questions as well as generate the right answers. We will be one of only a handful of universities around the globe where students have the opportunity to develop their technical, business and leadership skills to pursue careers in one of the fastest-growing parts of the tech sector.”

    — Kimon Drakopoulos, BUAI Academic Director, Robert R. Dockson Assistant Professor in Business Administration, and Assistant Professor of Data Sciences and Operations

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  • BUAI Students in Classroom

    “We know there is a tremendous need in the marketplace and throughout society for students who are trained in business, but also understand how AI works, what machine learning means, and are willing to take on the ethical implications of these technologies.”

    — Ramandeep Randhawa, Vice Dean for Undergraduate Programs and Professor of Data Sciences and Operations

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ACADEMIC OVERVIEW

During freshman and sophomore years, students will build their fundamental skills on both Computer Science and Business by taking a handpicked set of classes on Programming, Economics, Accounting and Finance as well as introductory courses on Data Science and Machine Learning.

During junior and senior years, students will bring together their knowledge with integrative and project based courses and also dive deeper into more specialized AI courses such as Human-Computer Interaction, Robotics, and Ethics.

APPLYING TO USC MARSHALL

  • DATES + DEADLINES

    See all undergraduate application dates and deadlines HERE.

  • FIRST-YEAR INFO SESSIONS

    Virtual Information Sessions designed for high school juniors / seniors / families for a comprehensive overview of Marshall are on Wednesdays at 11:00A and 3:00P PT.

    REGISTER HERE

  • CAMPUS TOURS

    Learn about USC On-Campus Tours HERE. Student-Led, Self-Guided, and Virtual Tours are all available.

  • INFORMATION FOR ADMITTED STUDENTS

    Register for an online session through the USC PORTAL. If you have any questions about attending an event, you can always reach out to the Undergraduate Admission office directly: EMAIL

INDUSTRY PARTNERS

Board of Advisors

  • Yael Garten

    Yael Garten

    Yael Garten is a technology business leader with 20 years of experience in data science, machine learning, consumer product strategy, product quality evaluation and measurement, and biomedical informatics.

  • Ryan Roslansky

    Ryan Roslansky
    • CEO, LinkedIn

    Ryan Roslansky is the CEO of LinkedIn, the world’s largest and most powerful network of professionals. Ryan joined the company in May 2009 and has since held leadership roles in every part of LinkedIn’s business.

  • Navrina Singh

    Navrina Singh
    • Founder and CEO, Credo AI

    Navrina Singh is the Founder and CEO of Credo AI, an AI governance platform that empowers organizations to deliver and embed artificial intelligence responsibly by proactively measuring, monitoring, and managing AI risks.

  • Kerry Weinberg

    Kerry Weinberg
    • Co-founder and CEO, PhenoML

    Kerry Weinberg is the co-founder and CEO of PhenoML, their software toolkit helps healthcare companies build differentiated apps for their patients, providers, and employees in days not months. Prior to founding, she was the VP of Data at League, a late-stage digital health startup, where she built data capabilities powering healthcare apps used by millions.

  • Lareina Yee

    Lareina Yee

    Lareina Yee writes and speaks on technology and diversity. In her role as chair of the McKinsey Technology Council, she recently published the firm’s annual “Technology Trends Outlook”, “The Economic Potential of Generative AI” and “The CEO’s Guide to Generative AI” each of which examine long-term technology shifts and their implications for different industries.

STUDENTS

Juniors

Sophomores

Freshmen

SIGNATURE EVENTS

  • BUAI Students at Freshman Retreat

  • Kickstart your university journey with the BUAI Fall Freshmen Retreat! This exciting retreat is designed to help incoming freshmen transition into campus life, make new friends, and build a strong community with fellow BUAI students. Engage in team-building activities, attend workshops and mini seminars, connect with faculty, staff, and upperclassmen, and most importantly have fun! This retreat will set you up for a successful and memorable start at USC!

INSIGHTS + ANALYSIS

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STAY CONNECTED

  • PROGRAM DIRECTOR

    CHARLIE HANNIGAN
    Academic Director, Artificial Intelligence for Business Program
    Assistant Professor of Clinical Data Sciences and Operations
    EMAIL

  • CONTACT US

    USC Marshall School of Business
    Office of Undergraduate Admissions
    Phone: (213) 740-8885

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