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AI at Smeal

Preparing responsible, AI-ready business leaders

At Smeal, artificial intelligence is being embedded across business education and operations rather than treated as a separate tool or initiative. Guided by a college-wide strategy and Smeal's , AI shapes the curriculum, informs research and scholarship, and supports faculty and staff development to enhance teaching, deepen impact, and strengthen real-world relevance.

Together, these efforts form an integrated AI framework that connects education, research, and practice while encouraging continuous innovation. The result is an approach to AI adoption that is aligned, sustainable, and impactful, and one that prepares students to think critically, use sound judgment, and lead responsibly in an AI-enabled business world.

Students graduate with the ability to use AI effectively, evaluate it thoughtfully, and apply it responsibly in real business contexts.

How AI Comes Together at Smeal

AI at Smeal is organized around interconnected areas that directly support the College's strategic priorities to transform teaching and learning, advance research excellence, strengthen operational effectiveness, and prepare graduates for real-world impact. Together, these areas ensure that AI adoption at Smeal is intentional, aligned, and sustainable, supporting our Top 5 in 5 vision while modeling innovation with integrity.

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GRADUATE PROGRAMS

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This hybrid master’s is built for working professionals who need to turn AI into measurable business outcomes—fast. Drive results by building AI-enabled products, processes, and decisions, or advance your skills with a Graduate Certificate in AI.

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