AI + Analytics

This program is designed for for professionals of all backgrounds and is available as part of our Executive Certificate in Applied AI and Business Transformation.

Program Dates: Future dates to be announced (Spring 2027)
Delivery: 1-Day In-Person at Lehigh University
Program Cost: $1,195 (Includes meals)

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. 

Instructor

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.