AI at Leeds: Innovating Business Education

At the Leeds School of Business, artificial intelligence is more than a tool—it’s part of our culture. Students engage with AI across classroom learning, hands-on projects, and co-curricular experiences that build real-world readiness. From student-led groups like the AI Club at CU to flagship events such as the annual AI Exchange, Leeds offers a vibrant ecosystem where innovation and critical inquiry thrive.

Our Leeds AI Advisory Committee, made up of faculty experts in teaching, operations, and research, shapes the school’s strategic direction for AI integration. These efforts open pathways for students to connect with industry leaders, explore careers in emerging technologies, and develop the practical skills needed to lead in the evolving business landscape.

Through collaborative projects, networking opportunities, and thought leadership forums, Leeds prepares tomorrow’s business leaders to harness AI responsibly, creatively, and effectively.

Courses

Business Core Courses (BCOR) Ìý

MBA Elective (new 2025)

MSBC 5190 Modern Artificial Intelligence: Introduction to AI for Business - 3 creditsÌý

Spaces and Events

AI In Education: Meeting Industry Needs
August 13, 2025, 12:00 – 1:30pm
KOBL 100 ÌýÌýÌý

Industry & AI Leader Speakers, Career Advancement, Networking and Food.

Hosted by Leeds AI Committee.Ìý

RSVP Forthcoming

News and Updates

Published by the AACSB

Written by Jeremiah Contreras

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CU AI Club Photo

CU AI Club

At the CU AI Club, our mission is twofold: to educate and empower our student members with cutting-edge knowledge in artificial intelligence, and to provide them with hands-on experience working with real-world businesses. We aim to create opportunities for our students to apply their skills, solve real challenges, and gain practical insights with transformative potential of AI.

Leeds AI Advisory Committee

David Dobolyi - Research

Assistant Professor | Caruso Faculty Scholar

ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND INFORMATION ANALYTICS

David G. Dobolyi is an Assistant Professor in the division of Organizational Leadership and Information Analytics, Leeds School of Business, University of Colorado Boulder. He earned his PhD in Cognitive Psychology from the University of Virginia, and his research spans a range of topics including cybersecurity, text analytics, and face recognition. His work leverages a variety of statistical methods including predictive analytics, natural language processing, artificial intelligence, and behavioral experiments. Link to bio.

David Kohnke - Operations

Senior Director of IT

OFFICE OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

Jeremiah Contreras - Teaching & Learning

Assistant Teaching ProfessorKala | Shiv Khatri Endowed Faculty Scholar

ACCOUNTING

Jeremiah joined the business school accounting faculty in 2017. He holds an MBA, a BS in Accounting, and is an active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Colorado. Jeremiah's professional background includes auditing with KPMG, serving as a corporate controller for a global professional services firm, and working as a consultant in business management and systems.

Jeremiah’s passion lies in empowering students with accounting and critical thinking skills, instilling a commitment to strong ethics in their personal and professional lives, and preparing them for future leadership roles. Link to bio.

Dan Zhang - Research

Associate Dean for Research and Academics | Professor | Dean’s Faculty Fellow

STRATEGY, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND OPERATIONS

Dan Zhang is Associate Dean for Research and Academics and Professor of Operations Management at Leeds School of Business, University of Colorado Boulder. Dr. Zhang’s primary research interests include revenue management, pricing, and data-driven decision making. He regularly consults in his area of expertise and is a frequent speaker at academic and industry conferences, companies, and academic institutions. He formerly served as chair of INFORMS Pricing and Revenue Management Section and the Department Editor for the Revenue Management Area at Decision Sciences and Production and Operations Management. He currently serves as an Associate Editor at Operations Research, Manufacturing and Service Operations Management, and INFORMS Journal on Computing. He is also a Senior Editor at Production and Operations Management. Link to bio.