Innovative Seminars

Summer 2026

ADM 4396 X: AI and Strategic Decision-Making in Practice (Mayur Joshi)

AI and Strategic Decision-Making in Practice

Description: The aim of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the development and adoption of AI in strategic decision-making. The course will focus on business practice by drawing on examples and case studies from banking and FinTech and also explain how the practices apply to other industries. Broadly, the course will expose students to the data generation processes as well as prevalent data science models applicable to various banking functions and products, including financial performance analytics, customer analytics, risk analytics, robo-advising, and text analytics. It will discuss several data science models that help solve business problems imperative for large incumbent organizations as well as startups and the challenges the organizations face in developing and implementing these models. The key focus will be less on learning technical skills and more on envisioning various real-life scenarios in which students can employ their technical skills. 

Fall 2026

ADM 3396 A, Sport Management (Milena Parent) – Intensive seminar offered over 5 days during Reading Week

Application of Management concepts learned in other courses (e.g. strategy, marketing, human resource management) to sport and sport organizations (i.e. for-profit, non-profit, and sports events). This includes a critical analysis of the impact of sport regulation and context on managing sport and sport organizations.

Winter 2027

ADM 4396 M, Personal Development and Leadership (Matt Archibald)

This facilitator-driven seminar introduces students to important aspects related to personal and leadership development and will broaden students’ awareness in topics related to career development, leadership skills, self and balance, and community involvement. Thinking about what goals to set, how to map out a career plan, what it will take to be a business leader in the future, and how does one find balance in one’s life while looking to achieve long-term success as a business leader are just some of the topics that will be explored in this highly engaging Seminar.

To be admitted into this course, please send your resume to Mr. Matthew Archibald (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).  

Applications will be accepted until December 1, 2026.