Wright State, Intel partner to integrate AI across Raj Soin College of Business curriculum

Through a new collaboration with Intel, Wright State’s Raj Soin College of Business is expanding AI instruction to give students hands-on experience with technologies shaping the future of business. (Photos by Erin Pence)

Wright State University business students will gain advanced skills in artificial intelligence through a new partnership between the Raj Soin College of Business and Intel Corporation.

The collaboration integrates AI training and resources directly into the college’s curriculum, giving students valuable experience with technologies shaping the future of business.

The Raj Soin College of Business is only the second four-year public institution in the country to partner with Intel’s Digital Readiness Program, which will provide Wright State faculty with customizable AI content for free to use in courses.

“This partnership is huge for us,” said Rachel Sturm, Ph.D., 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.”

Through the partnership, Wright State faculty can use and adapt Intel’s extensive course content, including facilitator guides, presentation decks, student workbooks and open-source software. Intel also provides certification opportunities, enhancing students’ credentials as they enter the job market.

“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.”

Earlier this year, Intel conducted orientation sessions for faculty in accounting, finance, financial services, economics, entrepreneurship, management information systems, marketing, human resources management and supply chain management. Many of these faculty have already begun incorporating Intel’s resources into their courses.

The partnership has also extended beyond the classroom.

The Raj Soin College of Business’ focus on AI accessibility supports its broader mission to make technology-driven education available to all.

Intel’s content on AI for productivity and entrepreneurship was included in Wright State’s Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans during the summer. The Raj Soin College of Business also hosted a successful summer AI camp for high school students and incoming first-year college students.

Sturm said the college’s focus on AI accessibility supports its broader mission to make technology-driven education available to all. By working on AI accessibility for all, the college is “living out its vision to create a positive impact on business and society by promoting sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all,” she said.

The Raj Soin College of Business also introduced a minor in business artificial intelligence and has embedded AI throughout the business curriculum, a strategic priority that was made possible through the Intel partnership.

“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.”