Dayton Business Journal: Wright State aims to boost Dayton’s workforce with AI courses designed for any industry

Artificial intelligence is no longer a tool only for tech companies — it is reshaping the way we work, live and interact with the world.

From automating routine tasks in business to improving medical diagnoses, optimizing supply chains and even assisting in creative processes, AI has become an integral part of modern society and the current workforce. Whether you are an employee adapting to new technologies, a student preparing for the job market or a business leader making strategic decisions, AI will inevitably play a role in your experiences.

The Raj Soin College of Business at Wright State University is strategically invested in the technological capability of its students and has been first to the market in the region with AI curriculum and co-curricular experiences.

Beginning in the fall of 2025, the college will offer an undergraduate minor in business artificial intelligence, the first of its kind in the region, designed to equip students with foundational knowledge and practical skills to apply AI in business contexts.

Building on the success of the 2024 AI and Machine Learning in HR Symposium, Wright State will host follow-up sessions exploring various AI tools for HR practitioners this spring.

Wright State will also host its inaugural AES AI camp in July. This two-day non-residential camp will help high school students learn more about the applicability of AI in their lives.

The Raj Soin College of Business is committed to the democratization of AI knowledge. We seek to empower students and professionals and ensure that people from an array of backgrounds have the opportunity to engage with new technologies, contribute to innovation and shape how AI is used responsibly.

Democratizing AI means ensuring that individuals from different backgrounds and industries — not just data scientists and software engineers — can understand, leverage and contribute to AI innovation. For the Dayton region, this is particularly critical.

Employers in the region are increasingly seeking talent with AI literacy, and the state’s broader goal is to become AI-ready, ensuring that Ohio remains competitive in the national and global economy.

By making AI education accessible to a broad spectrum of students, professionals and others in the community, the Raj Soin College of Business aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal of Decent Work and Economic Growth, a core focus of the college’s AACSB accreditation societal impact initiatives.

Read the full article at bizjournals.com/dayton.