Education Innovation

Yesterday, we welcomed the ninth cohort of MSDS students at the Asian Institute of Management. It's so surreal that we're here... What's more surreal is that this will be the last time I'll welcome a cohort as Program Director. As I step down after seven amazing years, I reflect on our incredible journey since 2017. From designing a pioneering curriculum presented in prestigious business education gatherings globally to consistently ranking in the top 3 in Far East Asia and training nearly 300 data scientists now leading in their fields, it's been an honor. I'm excited for what the future holds and will share more about my next steps soon.

Jun 26, 2024

In my keynote at the GNAM deans and directors meeting, Educators and Machines - Reshaping the Future of Business Education, I addressed how AI can transform teaching, administration, and overall strategy in business schools. The session combined theoretical insights with practical applications, empowering educators and administrators to harness AI tools effectively. Explore how AI is redefining the landscape of business education, enhancing both pedagogical approaches and administrative efficiency.

May 13, 2024

At the 2024 AACSB ICAM, joining a distinguished plenary panel alongside Asian Institute of Management President and Dean Jikyeong Kang, Dean Saïd Business School, University of Oxford Soumitra Dutta, C. T. Bauer College of Business (University of Houston) Dean Paul A. Pavlou to discuss AI in business education—whether it’s a threat or an opportunity—brought me back to 2018 ICAM in Hawaii. That year, Balaji Padmanabhan and I urged business schools to reimagine not just their curricula but all aspects of their operations and offerings in light of Data Science and AI (DSAI). At that time, fewer than 20% of top businesses saw AI’s significant impact.

May 10, 2024

At the 2024 AACSB ICAM, joining a distinguished plenary panel alongside Asian Institute of Management President and Dean Jikyeong Kang, Dean Saïd Business School, University of Oxford Soumitra Dutta, C. T. Bauer College of Business (University of Houston) Dean Paul A. Pavlou to discuss AI in business education—whether it’s a threat or an opportunity—brought me back to 2018 ICAM in Hawaii. That year, Balaji Padmanabhan and I urged business schools to reimagine not just their curricula but all aspects of their operations and offerings in light of Data Science and AI (DSAI). At that time, fewer than 20% of top businesses saw AI’s significant impact.

Apr 16, 2024

The main theme of the annual convetion is ‘Promoting Integrity, Advancing Excellence’ to update delegates and keep them abreast with current developments that could help them effectively perform their roles in their respective areas of responsibility. I have been invited as a resource person on the topic “A New Look on Business Performance (Data Analytics)”.

May 22, 2019

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Mar 16, 2019

The keynote address will discuss two closely-related challenges in Asia: rising inequality and the impact of technologies. As to the first challenge, growing income inequality is a global concern. Especially in the aftermath of the Asian and global financial crises, widened inequality has received a great deal of public attention. While income disparities across countries including Asia have narrowed significantly over the past several decades—thanks to the robust economic growth achieved by many low- and middle-income economies—income gaps within countries, both advanced and developing, have widened. As a source of increasing inequality, there are a number of factors listed in the literature: 4th industrial revolution, globalization, and market deregulation. Notably, on arrival of new technologies, demand for jobs that require non-routine cognitive tasks has grown faster than jobs requiring routine and manual tasks, widening wage disparities. A detailed analysis of selected Asian economies shows that over the past decade, wages have also grown faster in non-routine/cognitive types of jobs. This would create further income inequality. Hence, there are many ways in which governments can achieve inclusive growth. Supports to infrastructure investments are also critical in setting “enabling” environment of inclusive growth.

Nov 9, 2018

With technology changing constantly, it is difficult to keep up with the latest trends. It is even more difficult to build this content into curriculum and still remain relevant. Learn how institutions are incorporating current tech trends into the curriculum to meet the demand of students and employers.

Oct 31, 2018