Explore large language models (LLMs), their applications, and integration into existing systems. A strong Python foundation and curiosity about NLP are required.
Building LLM-Powered Applications
What a cutting-edge business education looks like
What a cutting-edge business education looks like
Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption skyrocketed in 2024, with 72% of companies now using it in at least one business function — beyond chatbots, this includes personalised marketing strategies, predictive financial modelling, and much more. Generative AI, in particular, was embraced by 65% of organisations.
The University of California, Los Angeles, Anderson School of Management (UCLA Anderson), ranked in the top 20 business schools globally by various publications, recognises the future belongs to those who can bridge technology, data, and human insight. That’s why its top-ranked full-time MBA programme (#11 in the US) equips you with the AI-driven skills and strategic mindset needed to lead in the ever-changing world of business.
Tony Bernardo, Dean and John E. Anderson Chair in Management
“At Anderson, we are fully embracing AI as a revolutionary tool. As Transformative Leaders, our students must be prepared to both harness its extraordinary potential and help address its ethical and societal implications.”
85%
average increase in salary for MBA graduates
#5
in faculty research by the Financial Times
#4
in career services by the Financial Times
99%
of MBA students secure a summer internship
The MBA for the next generation
UCLA Anderson shapes future business leaders with an eye on innovation. Its MBA blends business acumen with AI-driven insights, ensuring graduates are ready to lead in the workplaces of tomorrow.
“We tried to take a holistic view of what might make sense, some quick wins that could get faculty excited about using AI and encourage students to be more proactive.” Howard Miller, Chief Information Officer at UCLA Anderson.
Unwavering support
UCLA Anderson partnered with Cloudforce in early 2024 to implement AI-driven solutions, selecting the nebulaONE® platform for its seamless integration and security within Azure. This private cloud system enables the school to design and deploy custom generative AI chatbots.
Their first chatbot assists MBA students with capstone projects. “We built an app that acts as a refresher for all the course material. The chatbot isn’t there to provide direct answers; it offers a road map and hypotheses that students must analyse and defend,” says Miller.
The results have been promising.
“An assignment that once took six hours now takes just 10 to 15 minutes, giving students more time for deeper learning,”
Howard Miller
Cutting-edge coaching
UCLA Anderson is developing a generative AI chatbot to support its alumni career coaching staff by reducing administrative workload. “We have one and a half full-time employees who serve more than 40,000 alumni,” says Miller. "With AI, we hope to free them from administrative duties and instead work more closely with alumni seeking assistance."
The MBA for the next generation
UCLA Anderson shapes future business leaders with an eye on innovation. Its MBA blends business acumen with AI-driven insights, ensuring graduates are ready to lead in the workplaces of tomorrow.
“We tried to take a holistic view of what might make sense, some quick wins that could get faculty excited about using AI and encourage students to be more proactive.”
Howard Miller, Chief Information Officer at UCLA Anderson.
Unwavering support
UCLA Anderson partnered with Cloudforce in early 2024 to implement AI-driven solutions, selecting the nebulaONE® platform for its seamless integration and security within Azure. This private cloud system enables the school to design and deploy custom generative AI chatbots.
Their first chatbot assists MBA students with capstone projects. “We built an app that acts as a refresher for all the course material. The chatbot isn’t there to provide direct answers; it offers a road map and hypotheses that students must analyse and defend,” says Miller.
The results have been promising.
Cutting-edge coaching
UCLA Anderson is developing a generative AI chatbot to support its alumni career coaching staff by reducing administrative workload. “We have one and a half full-time employees who serve more than 40,000 alumni,” says Miller.
“An assignment that once took six hours now takes just 10 to 15 minutes, giving students more time for deeper learning,”
Howard Miller
"With AI, we hope to free them from administrative duties and instead work more closely with alumni seeking assistance."
Howard Miller
The MBA journey at UCLA Anderson is designed to propel your career forward. Throughout 22 months, you will develop the skills, connections, and experiences needed to help you stand out in a competitive business landscape.
The programme starts with 11 core courses that establish a strong business foundation. From there, you can customise your learning experience with one of 15 specialisations to develop the expertise that fits your career goals and complements your strengths.
Begin your journey to leadership
2 years. 43,000+ alumni network. 115+ electives.
Dr. Emma Soane, a Fellow of the British Psychological Society, explored how work can be a healthy coping mechanism after bereavement, shedding light on the connections between mental health and employee engagement.
Dr. Edgar Whitley’s project, commissioned by Women in Identity, examined the economic costs of identity exclusion, providing insights into how organisations can foster inclusivity and reduce financial inefficiencies.
Dr. Nadia Millington and MSc Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship graduate Franziska Golenhofen looked into the mindset traps that hinder sustainability initiatives, helping leaders break free and achieve transformative progress.
Professor Alexander Pepper provided critical insights into the UK’s executive pay debate, drawing on academic theories to unpack complex economic and political dynamics.
Dr. Dorottya Sallai challenged traditional perceptions of Generative AI, encouraging a shift toward embracing its opportunities.
IBM and Columbia University are partnering to make data centres more energy-efficient, as these facilities consume around 2% of U.S. energy supplies according to the Department of Energy. They are modelling AI's energy use, designing low-power chips, reducing software inefficiencies, and optimising system operations to address this issue.
V. Faye McNeill, professor of chemical engineering, is working with partners across the Global South to expand air quality monitoring in India, generate new air pollution data in Africa, and build local capacity in air quality science. The team’s success has led to informed policy decisions and improved air management across various regions.
Future-focused courses
Building LLM-Powered Applications
Explore large language models (LLMs), their applications, and integration into existing systems. A strong Python foundation and curiosity about NLP are required.
Strategic Research Capstones
With Anderson’s Capstone AI Assistant and Microsoft Copilot, you will analyse market data and use your theoretical knowledge to solve client-driven business issues and validate AI-generated insights.
Machine Learning for Decision Making
Cover essential machine learning concepts, with a focus on Python. Learn when to apply machine learning, compare key algorithms, and implement them effectively.
Entrepreneurship and Venture Initiation
Learn the basics of starting a business, with AI helping to deliver content, shape ideas, support discussions, and assist with financial planning.
Explore deep neural networks using TensorFlow 2. Optimise models using gradient descent, hyperparameter tuning, and AWS-based scalable training to design task-specific architectures, refine performance, and combine models for improved accuracy.
Advanced Workshop on Machine Learning
Building LLM-Powered Applications
Explore large language models (LLMs), their applications, and integration into existing systems. A strong Python foundation and curiosity about NLP are required.
Strategic Research Capstones
With Anderson’s Capstone AI Assistant and Microsoft Copilot, you will analyse market data and use your theoretical knowledge to solve client-driven business issues and validate AI-generated insights.
Machine Learning for Decision Making
Cover essential machine learning concepts, with a focus on Python. Learn when to apply machine learning, compare key algorithms, and implement them effectively.
Entrepreneurship and Venture Initiation
Learn the basics of starting a business, with AI helping to deliver content, shape ideas, support discussions, and assist with financial planning.
Explore deep neural networks using TensorFlow 2. Optimise models using gradient descent, hyperparameter tuning, and AWS-based scalable training to design task-specific architectures, refine performance, and combine models for improved accuracy.
Advanced Workshop on Machine Learning
Machine Learning for Decision Making
Cover essential machine learning concepts, with a focus on Python. Learn when to apply machine learning, compare key algorithms, and implement them effectively.
Advanced Workshop on Machine Learning
Explore deep neural networks using TensorFlow 2. Optimise models using gradient descent, hyperparameter tuning, and AWS-based scalable training to design task-specific architectures, refine performance, and combine models for improved accuracy.
Data and Decisions
Understanding data is key in today’s AI-driven world. In this course, you'll use R and Microsoft Copilot in ten hands-on labs to apply statistics and machine learning to real-world problems.
Leading in the AI Era
Deep dive into machine learning fundamentals, strategic applications, and key industry trends to assess, implement, and manage AI in business.
Leading with AI
Applying AI to Operations: Study how digital companies use AI across marketing, finance, and HR. Learn to assess and implement AI in business operations.
Leading with AI: The Essentials
Look at how AI impacts businesses, from machine learning concepts to strategy development and developing successful AI strategies.
Use of Artificial Intelligence
Integrate AI tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot to improve research, analysis, and decision-making.
Entrepreneurship and Venture Initiation
Learn the basics of starting a business, with AI helping to deliver content, shape ideas, support discussions, and assist with financial planning.
Business Analytics with Spreadsheets
You will develop problem-solving skills by using AI tools and spreadsheet formulas to make strategic business decisions.
Strategic Research Capstones
With Anderson’s Capstone AI Assistant and Microsoft Copilot, you will analyse market data and use your theoretical knowledge to solve client-driven business issues and validate AI-generated insights.
Our Projects
UCLA Anderson’s capstone projects offer hands-on experiences with global companies, allowing you to research and drive impact — all before earning your degree. Here are the various ways you can go about it:
Applied Management Research (AMR)
For 54 years, the AMR has connected MBA students with real-world business challenges. With over 5,000 clients, from Fortune 500 companies to nonprofits, you’ll work in a team to tackle a business challenge, gaining industry experience and connections along the way.
Business Creation Project (BCP)
With BCP, you don’t have to wait until graduation to launch your company. Take two prerequisite courses in Year 1 to refine your business plan and build a team. If selected, you'll then spend two quarters in Year 2 turning your idea into a viable startup.
Global immersion courses and international experiences
Want to see global business in action? UCLA Anderson’s four-unit global immersion courses, with company visits and meetings with industry leaders, expose you to global economies, cultures, and markets.
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Dr. Nasim Afsar
Driven by a passion for improving global health, Dr. Nasim Afsar is shaping the future of care through cutting-edge technology. As Oracle Health’s former Chief Health Officer, she led key initiatives in health transformation, product strategy, global markets, and partnerships. She also chaired Oracle Health’s AI and Machine Learning committees, ensuring technology advances equity and progress in healthcare.
MBA, '17
Steven Kan
Steven Kan has spent nearly 13 years at Google, shaping the future of AI as director of operations and chief of staff for its Cloud AI division. Now, he’s bringing that expertise to Alphabet, Google’s parent company, as its "Other Bets" Director. In this position, Kan manages investments in initiatives like Waymo, Calico, Isomorphic Labs, Verily, X, GV, and CapitalG.
MBA, '06
Veronika Moroian
Veronika Moroian is the Founder and CEO of VxM AI. From business development to brand strategy and marketing, she provides technology companies with the AI tools and insights they need to innovate and grow.
MBA, '03
A campus designed for impact
My long-term goal is to become a subject matter expert in supply chain, which is the backbone of the industry. I found BGSU's Logistics Systems Engineering program is a combination of engineering and management, which helps me to enhance my knowledge and skills. I joined BGSU in January 2022 and got the opportunity to work as a Graduate Assistant on an industrial project under the guidance of Dr. Sarder.
Swati Arora, India
MS in Logistics Systems Engineering
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