Analytics and AI

Program Dates: Wednesday, November 12, 2025, from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Delivery: 1-Day In-Person at Lehigh University
Program Cost: $1,195 (Includes meals)

(An early bird rate of $1,095 is available for those who register by August 14, 2025)

Private Delivery Available: If you have a group of 15 or more, please contact us at execed@lehigh.edu to arrange for a private offering of this program! This program is available in 2 formats: live online (3 sessions) or in-person (1 day). 

Program Overview

Designed for professionals of all backgrounds—no prior AI experience required!

This workshop empowers participants to turn data into strategic insights by navigating the complete analytics lifecycle. Combining foundational concepts with emerging tools, the program bridges strategic thinking and practical execution. 

Participants will engage in real-world activities using pre-built AI assistants to accelerate learning and enhance application. The experience follows a teach-then-do model, incorporating exercises, case studies, video content, and guided reflection to reinforce understanding. GenAI tools will be introduced to support selected technical tasks, providing exposure to how AI can amplify analytics workflows in modern business settings.

Impacts & Benefits

• Transform raw data into actionable strategic insights by mastering the complete analytics lifecycle from collection to implementation
• Enhance decision-making speed and accuracy by developing skills to quickly identify patterns, trends, and insights within complex datasets
• Bridge the gap between strategic thinking and practical execution, enabling you to translate business questions into data-driven solutions
• Amplify your analytics capabilities by integrating GenAI tools into workflows

Who Should Attend?

The target audience for this workshop is leaders and managers who want to learn how to leverage AI to transform data into actionable insights. No prior AI experience is required. This program is available as part of our Executive Certificate in AI & Analytics OR our Executive Certificate in Leadership.

Instructors

This program is led by a team of three expert faculty members, each bringing unique insights and experience to the program.

Kofi Arhin's research focuses on AI design, information security, ethics in information systems, human-computer interaction, and web technologies. His current work addresses ethical challenges in designing and implementing AI systems. He holds a Ph.D. in Management from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, along with M.Sc. and M.Phil. degrees in Information Systems from GIMPA, and a B.Sc. in Development Planning from the University of Science and Technology in Kumasi, Ghana.

Burak Eskici is a teaching assistant professor in the DATA department at Lehigh University and co-director of the Computer Science and Business program. He teaches computing, data science, and AI across undergraduate and graduate levels. Previously, he worked on digital development at the World Bank and held academic roles at UC San Diego, J-PAL South Asia, and Harvard University. He holds degrees in Industrial Engineering from Boğaziçi University and a Ph.D. in Sociology from Harvard, specializing in computational social science.

Michael Rivera is an assistant professor of Business Information Systems at Lehigh University’s College of Business. His research explores real-time feedback, digital transformation, and leadership, with work published in top journals and conferences. He teaches machine learning and AI strategy and has co-founded two tech startups. Dr. Rivera also consults for major firms including Lockheed Martin, Mars Wrigley, Subaru, and American Airlines, bridging academic insight with industry impact.