Center for Business Analytics and AI

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The University of Cincinnati Center for Business Analytics and AI bridges academia and industry to empower professionals to turn data into action — accelerating business transformations through AI and analytics solutions.

Backed by the reputational excellence of the University of Cincinnati and Carl H. Lindner College of Business, we are conduits of innovation. Our network of academic and industry experts bring knowledge to the forefront of action, driving insights and supporting pathways to change. Strengthened by our community, faculty and students, professionals in our network are prepared to drive success in their organizations.


How We Achieve Our Mission

Community

Innovation and transformation do not happen in a silo. By building bridges between industries, business functions and academia, we elevate our community by making vital connections toward driving data and analytics success.

Academy

Professionals maintain relevance within their industry with our expert-led trainings. Options include custom, private trainings and public courses designed for real-world implementation from day one, covering cutting-edge topics such as applied analytics, data visualization and GenAI for business.

Events

Defining moments in analytics happen at our signature public events, including the annual Data Science Symposium and Analytics and AI Summit. Professionals band together to learn from leaders in analytics and AI while sharing with one another their own learnings, insights and applications.

Experts

Our members benefit from unique access to experts with combined academic and industry knowledge. These experts offer advising and coaching to support data and analytics needs while advancing AI use and applications.

Talent

Engage with today’s emerging talent through tactical project support that fuels and complements your existing data capabilities. Our exclusive talent offerings allow us to fill in the gaps within your organization while introducing new and fresh ideas to elevate your data, analytics and AI potential.


Events

Data Science Symposium

Each fall, the Data Science Symposium unites experts in AI, analytics and data for a deep dive into the latest tools, trends and techniques shaping these industries. This event featured engaging, technically oriented talks designed to appeal to both hands-on practitioners and analytics leaders across fields.

Analytics & AI Summit

AI initiatives move fast, but data readiness often lags behind. The Analytics & AI Summit brings together leaders, practitioners and academics to explore how organizations can better align data, talent and technology to drive meaningful impact. The 2026 Summit is slated for May 5 at the Sharonville Convention Center in Cincinnati.

Analytics Without Borders

The center and Lindner's department of operations, business analytics, and information systems sponsor this public event to bring forward-looking ideas, cutting-edge technologies and conversation to all.


Upcoming Training Schedule

Course are virtual unless specified otherwise.
Course                                 Dates                         Times                          Registration Link
Generative AI in Business: Applications, Challenges, Ethics and Governance April 13, 15, 20, 22 12:45 - 4:15 PM ET GenAI Registration
Introduction to Tableau April 14, 16, 21, 23 12:45 - 4:15 PM ET Intro to Tableau Registration
Advanced MS Power BI June 15, 16, 17, 19 12:45 - 4:15 PM ET Advanced Power BI Registration

Recent News

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Attendees ‘follow the money’ at Analytics Summit

May 30, 2025

The University of Cincinnati’s Center for Business Analytics welcomed more than 350 attendees to its 13th annual Analytics Summit on May 6 at the Sharonville Convention Center. This year’s theme was “follow the money,” centering on where investors and companies are channeling their AI and analytics funding and strategy. A fireside chat, two keynote speakers and 15 available track sessions were constructed around this theme.


Contact Us

Don't let your organization fall behind in today's competitive landscape. Let UC's Center for Business Analytics equip you with the skills, tools, and talent you need to succeed. Contact us today to learn more about our services.

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Georgette Angulo-Ramirez

Executive Director

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Dungang Liu, PhD

Academic Director

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Marilyn Kump

Associate Director

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Christine Riley

Program Manager

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Ambriehl Crutchfield

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