The (UDC) will offer all majors a chance to explore a new academic path in the fall: a concentration in artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics.
The program, created by the School of Business and Public Administration (SBPA), brings together AI, robotics, STEM and business to reflect the way technology is reshaping todays workforce.
The goal is to give students the tools to adapt, collaborate across fields and thrive in an increasingly digital world.
“Im thrilled to be teaching AI and Robotics in Business this summer as part of UDCs groundbreaking AI & Robotics Concentration, supported by the National Science Foundation, said Anshu Arora, a professor at the university. This course blends the power of artificial intelligence and robotics with business innovation, giving students hands-on experience with no-code/low-code tools like Tableau and Power BI. Its exciting to see students explore machine learning, deep learning, neural networks, generative AI, social robotics and human-robot interaction while tackling real-world business challenges. We are building the future of interdisciplinary learning, and Im honored to help shape the next generation of tech-savvy business leaders right here at UDC!”
The program is supported by a National Science Foundation (NSF) Targeted Infusion Project grant, led by , with co-investigators Anshu Arora, Bushra Saeed and Pradeep Behera. Sergey Ivanov and Jian Hua also serve as senior project personnel.
The NSF initiative helps schools like UDC expand their STEM curriculum and drive innovation in undergraduate education.
Ahead of the fall launch, SBPA is offering a summer course that sets the stage: Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in Business, taught by Professor Anshu Arora. Open to undergraduate and graduate students across the university, including those in business, engineering, community college and post baccalaureate programs, the class offers an early glimpse into the new concentration. Students come to the course from a variety of academic backgrounds.
Together, they explore how AI and robotics are transforming the economyand learn how to communicate those insights effectively. Each week, students produce a newsletter called AI Mash-Up at UDC School of Business and Public Administration, blending their classroom experiences with real-world business trends.
The project pushes students to think critically about new technologies and share their perspectives with the broader UDC community.
The curriculum is just one part of UDCs wider effort to prepare students for leadership roles in industries that are constantly evolving. Whether their path leads to business, public service, science or entrepreneurship, students will leave the program with a strong foundation in both the technology and ethical questions that will define the future.