Fisher College of Business Executive Education offers several programs focused on artificial intelligence. These programs address the capabilities of artificial intelligence, specific processes that can be optimized with AI, and how to responsibly implement it across functions at your organization. Several programs are offered on an ongoing basis. Cost varies.
Upcoming Events
August 5: Advancing Transparency in Teaching: Considerations of Syllabus Design, Instruction, and AI
Hosted by: Michael V. Drake Institute for Teaching and Learning
Date: August 5, 2026
Time: Noon–1:30 p.m.
Location: (Registration through Drake Institute)
A faculty workshop examining how instructors can clearly communicate expectations around AI use through syllabus design, classroom policies, and transparent instructional practices that support student learning and responsible AI use.
August 25 – September 1: Experiential Introduction to AI and Ecology (Part 1)
Hosted by: Imageomics Institute
Dates: August 25 – September 1
Location: Ohio State University
An interdisciplinary course introducing participants to the application of AI and machine learning techniques in ecology and biodiversity research, blending computational methods with real-world scientific challenges.
August 25 – December 15: Experiential Introduction to AI and Ecology (Part 1)
Hosted by: Imageomics Institute
Dates: August 25 – December 15, 2026
Time: Tuesdays at 2 p.m. ET
Location: Virtual (mostly synchronous via Zoom)
An interdisciplinary course introducing participants to AI and machine learning techniques in ecology and biodiversity research. The course combines computational methods with real-world scientific challenges and runs weekly from late August through December.
August 31: AI Fluency Jumpstart for Executives
Hosted by: Max M. Fisher College of Business Executive Education
Date: August 31, 2026
Time: One full day
Location: Fisher College of Business, Ohio State University
A one-day executive program focused on building practical AI fluency. Participants explore AI fundamentals, identify high-value opportunities for AI adoption, gain hands-on experience with AI tools, and learn about responsible AI governance and implementation.
September 8: Teaching AI Fluency with Authenticity and Vulnerability: Engaging with AI Tools
Hosted by: Michael V. Drake Institute for Teaching and Learning
Date: September 8, 2026
Time: Noon–1 p.m.
Location: Registration through Drake Institute
A faculty workshop exploring how instructors can engage students in meaningful conversations and activities around AI tools while modeling authenticity, transparency, and responsible AI use.
September 8–18: AI-Infused Course Design Institute
Hosted by: Michael V. Drake Institute for Teaching and Learning
Dates: September 8, 11, 15 and 18, 2026
Time: 1–4:30 p.m.
Location: CarmenZoom
A four-day institute helping instructors explore how generative AI can support course design. Participants will use AI for tasks such as developing learning objectives, assignments and rubrics while critically evaluating AI-generated content and aligning course design with learning goals.
September 22: Copilot: AI for Strategic Impact
Hosted by: Max M. Fisher College of Business Executive Education
Date: September 22, 2026
Location: Ohio State University
A professional development program focused on using Microsoft Copilot and AI strategically to improve productivity, decision-making and organizational impact.
September 24: Supporting Student Development of AI Fluency
Hosted by: Michael V. Drake Institute for Teaching and Learning
Date: September 24, 2026
Time: 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Location: Registration through Drake Institute
A workshop focused on helping instructors support students as they develop AI fluency, including strategies for incorporating AI literacy and responsible AI practices into teaching and learning.
September 24: Teaching AI Fluency with Authenticity and Vulnerability: Engaging with AI Tools
Hosted by: Michael V. Drake Institute for Teaching and Learning
Date: September 24, 2026
Time: Noon–1 p.m.
Location: Registration through Drake Institute
A faculty session examining ways to engage students with AI tools while creating an open, transparent classroom environment that acknowledges both the opportunities and challenges of generative AI.
Max M. Fisher College of Business
If you are hosting an AI event that is open to a broad audience, you can request inclusion on this site by sending a message to ai@osu.edu.
University Resources
College of Education and Human Ecology
EHE's Expertise Briefs page offers two publiations The Role of AI in Learning and Development: Understanding ChatGPT – A Quick Reference which explores how ChatGPT can help streamline daily work tasks. AI Literacy: What Students Should Know About Artificial Intelligence offers guidance in understanding artificial intelligence and how to use it in school and beyond.
Drake Institute for Teaching and Learning
Drake Institute regularly hosts workshops exploring AI in teaching and learning. Visit their site to see latest offerings.
Office of Technology and Digital Innovation (OTDI)
OTDI’s Data Management team offers AI resources for data analysts, including a PowerBI and Tableau AI video, available in the Administrative Resource Center (ARC) with login.
University Libraries
University Libraries has a guide designed to provide suggested, general resources related to artificial intelligence (AI).
AI Research
College of Engineering
Artificially Intelligent Manufacturing Systems Lab (AIMS): AIMS lab brings industry professionals and academia together to study and develop manufacturing systems that work with, and are controlled by, different types of artificial intelligence.
ICICLE: Intelligent CI With Computational Learning In The Environment
ICICLE will transform today’s AI landscape from a narrow set of privileged disciplines to one where democratized AI empowers domains broadly through integrated plug-and-play AI.
Office of Research
Advancing Artificial Intelligence: Brief overview of how Ohio State is driving the future of artificial intelligence (AI) research, development and discovery to improve people’s lives today and build a brighter future
While we have tried to include as many Ohio State AI resources as possible, if you have additional resources that you’d like us to add, contact us at ai@osu.edu.