Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Technology (IET) Theme
Learn more about the Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Technology (IET) theme at the college and how it impacts the faculty and students’ work.
Learn, Lead, Create Impact: Lifelong Learning Opportunities
At the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, we are an alliance of three powerful business schools, redefining the essence of business education, inspiring future generations, and championing sustainable, purpose-driven practices. Our Lifelong Learning opportunities allow alumni to further their impact by continuing their education and by tapping into on-demand content dedicated to relevant business topics within the ever-changing landscape of the business world. We offer access to lifelong learning in three ways:
- Master today’s most in-demand skills, taught by faculty experts either online or on-campus, and earn professional certificates with eCornell.
- Accelerate your career with Cornell’s Executive Education programs that allow you to learn while you work and support you however you want to grow.
- Spark your interests by attending thought leadership events offered to alumni annually, virtual and in-person, by the SC Johnson College of Business.
In addition, we are pleased to offer a new Lifelong Learning program, driven by the Office of Alumni Affairs and Development (AA&D). This Lifelong Learning program provides you with on-demand, semester-long deep dives into a variety of themes. For more information on this semester’s topic, watch Dean Karoyli’s welcome message.
The broader division of AA&D also offers events, live streams, career tools, Cornell’s Adult University, career resources, networking and knowledge sharing with CUeLinks, Cornell TED Talks, CornellX courses, and the Big Red Reads Book Club.
Deeply Responsible Leadership: The Business of AI
2024 Lifelong Learning Experience
The SC Johnson College, in partnership with eCornell, has launched a new learning experience created specifically for alumni.
Through this educational experience, we will share knowledge and best practices to identify the constantly evolving competitive strategic and tactical opportunities.
“Deeply Responsible Leadership” is a modern-day realignment within our corporate ethos, urging business leaders to think beyond the sole pursuit of profit and instead towards a more holistic consideration of societal and environmental impacts. The 2024 Lifelong Learning Experience, created for alumni, will address the profound impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on society. This year will emphasize the importance of understanding AI technologies and their opportunities, offering insights into the future of AI, dealing with ethical issues, and more while responsibly navigating these complexities. Companies leveraging AI face ethical dilemmas surrounding data privacy, algorithmic bias, and the possible societal ramifications of AI-driven decision-making. Ensuring AI technologies are developed and deployed responsibly is essential. Innovation in AI demands ethical foresight, balancing progress with societal well-being.
The programming includes curriculum-based content presented by our faculty as well as conversations about challenges and opportunities in this dynamic space.
The lifelong learning experience is supported by the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business Office of Alumni Affairs and Development and the Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Technology (IET) theme, in partnership with eCornell.
Sustainable Business Certificate from eCornell
As an added benefit of the Lifelong Learning Experience, eCornell is offering a special discounted rate of 50 percent off the retail price for our Cornell community.
Ready to transform your organization with a comprehensive commitment to sustainability? Enroll in the Sustainable Business Certificate powered by eCornell, or have your team enroll to tackle sustainability efforts from multiple perspectives. Classes are designed by SC Johnson College faculty, and you complete them online, on your schedule.
The certificate will prepare you to evaluate your organization’s current sustainability efforts, identify gaps and opportunities, and create unique solutions to drive organizational value. You will gain insights into your organization’s competitive approach by assessing environmental and social sustainability throughout the life cycle of a product or service and leveraging research-based methodologies to ideate solutions that turn sustainability problems into market opportunities. You will also explore how aligning stakeholder relationships enhances your ability to achieve profitability and sustainability goals. With these strategies and best practices, you will be uniquely positioned to create a sustainability implementation plan tailored to your organization’s specific needs.
Request your promo code. Group discounts for your organization are also available. Certificate must be completed by December 31, 2023.
Additional Cornell Resources
- 4 ways to leverage AI in your corporate strategy
- The AI Strategy program article
- Find AI-related Keynotes in the AI channel stream on this page (second category down)
Some highlights:
THE FUTURE OF PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT IS HERE
NAVIGATING THE TALENT DISRUPTION
Look out for eCornell’s AI series Keynotes and podcasts in the works for May and June!
Research with Impact
This video series features faculty from SC Johnson College describing the research that motivates them and how it connects with the world.