Leaning In on AI
Mark Urbanczyk ’02, a leader at Deloitte Consulting, spearheads the government AI & Data Engineering practice. Over two decades, he’s guided clients through AI’s evolution, emphasizing the importance of AI fluency and continuous learning for future business success.
New Textbook Gives Businesses a Roadmap for Using AI
Smith School professor Sean Cao, director of the AI Initiative for Capital Market Research, has authored a free textbook on AI for accounting and finance. The book simplifies AI learning by focusing on data application rather than programming, making AI accessible to business students.
UMD Smith Workshop: Optimizing Marketing Performance with AI
Registration is open for the "Optimizing Marketing Performance with AI" workshop on Sept. 19-20, 2024. Led by Professor Liye Ma, it targets marketing professionals to enhance AI-driven marketing strategies. This is an executive education course offered by the Smith School.
Center for Global Business Survey of U.S. Business Executives Assesses AI Impact and Regulation Sentiments
As AI matures, U.S. businesses grapple with evolving regulations. Kislaya Prasad's study at the University of Maryland reveals concerns over job displacement, strong support for regulations, and focus on generative AI for customer experience and operational efficiency.
Getting in Early on AI at Smith
Jacqueline Cardello ’93, CPA, president of GRF CPAs & Advisors, supports investing in Smith School's AI Initiative for Capital Market Research, emphasizing AI's crucial role in accounting and the importance of AI expertise for the firm's future.
All in on AI
The Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland is pioneering AI education to meet rising industry demand. The school's new AI center and specialized programs prepare students to address business challenges with AI, ensuring graduates' market relevance.
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UMD Smith Launches Large Language Model (LLM) Training Workshop
Government and healthcare professionals can now enroll in a Large Language Model (LLM) training workshop at the University of Maryland's Smith School of Business. Led by expert Kunpeng Zhang, the program focuses on industry-specific accuracy and data security. Secure your spot for August 2-23, 2024.
Smith to Deliver AI Training to Prince George’s County Small Businesses in Groundbreaking Initiative
Small businesses in Prince George’s County, Maryland, will receive AI training through a partnership between the University of Maryland’s Smith School of Business and the county’s Economic Development Corporation. This innovative program aims to equip entrepreneurs with AI skills for business growth and competitiveness.
Smith School Revolutionizes AI Job Tracking with AI-Powered Tool
The University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business is leading the charge to understand how artificial intelligence is impacting jobs in the U.S. economy with the world’s first attempt to map the creation of AI-skilled jobs. The Smith School just launched UMD-LinkUp AI Maps, a dynamic tool that uses job posting data to analyze the spread of jobs requiring AI skills across the country – by sector, state and more granular geographic levels.