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What is AI at CBS?
At Columbia Business School, AI shapes both our teaching and our research. Across the MBA, Executive MBA, MS, and PhD programs, students engage with courses that integrate AI theory and practice, examining its implications for business, society, and leadership. Faculty research at CBS advances our understanding of AI from algorithmic foundations to its economic, societal, and strategic implications, fostering an environment where scholarship and pedagogy intersect to shape the future of business education.
Cross-disciplinary Research
Columbia Business School faculty research is pioneering the ways businesses can thrive in today and tomorrow. Our research investigates the implications of AI developments on the emergence of new markets, business strategy and processes, consumer behavior, organizational design and human-AI collaboration, informing decision-making and generating actionable insights.
Curriculum Integration
Columbia Business School is driving curricular innovation by strategically integrating artificial intelligence into business education across all degree programs. This initiative equips students with both advanced technical expertise and the critical thinking skills needed to lead in an AI-driven economy.
Explore our AI and Data Analytics Pathway, an innovative curriculum that spans foundational data analysis through generative AI, with courses designed for learners at all skill levels.
Industry Perspective
Real-world AI innovation is part of the Columbia Business School experience. Students engage with executives and technologists, gaining practical insights and inspiration to foster ongoing collaborations that bridge the gap between theory and practice, advancing the state of the art.
Upcoming Events
Feature Insights
Artificial Intelligence, Business and Society, Future of Finance, Leadership
The Future of Work Begins Now
The potential for AI to enhance workplaces is vast—as long as we remember the humans that make this enhancement fully possible.
Artificial Intelligence, Business and Society, Strategy
Building Trust in AI
A case study from Morgan Stanley shows the key to successful AI implementation.
Artificial Intelligence, Business and Society, Leadership, Strategy
AI and Misinformation: How to Combat False Content in 2025
Professor Gita Johar explores how publishers, platforms, and people should address AI and misinformation online.
Artificial Intelligence, Business and Society, Curriculum, Strategy
Weaving AI into the Classroom
AI-based teaching strategies are giving Columbia Business School students an edge.
Artificial Intelligence, Business and Society, Future of Work, Leadership
Creating an AI-Ready Workforce
Professor Stephan Meier and Todd Jick reveal how managers can set up employees for success and become an AI-ready workforce.
Artificial Intelligence, Business and Society, Financial Institutions, Future of Work, Strategy
How AI in the Workplace is Transforming Business School Education
AI in the workplace is transforming business education. AI is here to stay, and it's essential for us to continue experimenting and sharing insights to shape the future of business school education, says Professor Shivaram Rajgopal.
Artificial Intelligence, Data and Business Analytics, AI and Transformative Tech, Digital IQ, Insights
Bizcast: Using AI to Transform the Classroom and Beyond
In this episode of Columbia Bizcast, join Columbia Business School Dean Costis Maglaras and faculty as they explore how the School is harnessing AI to transform classroom learning and equip students for the future of work.
More From the Initiative
About the Initiative
The AI in Business Initiative positions Columbia Business School at the forefront of helping leaders navigate and thrive in the age of artificial intelligence.
AI+Healthcare
The AI revolution in healthcare has arrived: the challenge now is translating possibility into real-world impact. Columbia Business School’s AI+Healthcare initiative brings together leading thinkers and practitioners to shape what comes next—advancing the ideas and insight needed to transform how care is designed, delivered, and experienced.
AI and Data Analytics Pathway
Explore our AI and Data Analytics Pathway, an innovative curriculum that spans foundational data analysis through generative AI, with courses designed for learners at all skill levels.
Affiliated Labs
Advancing research is central to the initiative. Focusing on key areas, we address some of the most pressing and complex questions surrounding artificial intelligence.
Events
Discover upcoming CBS events exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping business, leadership, and society.
AIB Digest
AI in Business Digest brings you the latest research, thought leadership, and practical insights from Columbia Business School on how artificial intelligence is transforming industries and organizations.
Faculty Research Grant
The AI in Business Initiative promotes research on the global business transformation driven by artificial intelligence, providing grants to Columbia Business School faculty pursuing high-impact projects.
Insights
AI in Business Insights connects cutting-edge research with real-world practice, sharing perspectives from Columbia Business School faculty on the evolving impact of artificial intelligence.
Product Management Initiatives
CBS equips future product managers with the skills to lead technology products from concept to launch through courses, mentorship, and industry engagement.
Videos
See how CBS is preparing future leaders to harness the power of artificial intelligence in business and innovation.