Discover Canada’s leading institute of research and practice dedicated to empowering business in the age of digital disruption.

Schulich’s Institute of Digital Business paves the way for ground-breaking research exploring risks, opportunities, and market solutions posed by disruptive digital technologies across various business sectors. Schulich has been a pioneer of technology-focused management research and education in Canada. The Institute of Digital Business continues our tradition of thought leadership, thereby addressing Canada’s pressing need for leading-edge, tech-enabled business innovation.

Dr. Murat Kristal Professor of Operations Management

“At the Institute for Digital Business, we build the bridge between academic excellence and industry execution. By uniting scholars, practitioners, and organizational leaders, we accelerate innovation and ensure that digital transformation delivers real economic and societal value.”

Dr. Murat Kristal Professor of Operations ManagementProgram Director, MBA in Technology Leadership; Professor of Operations Management and Information Systems; Special Advisor, AI & Business Analytics

Industry Professionals

From cutting-edge research with real-world applications to expertise in AI policy and sustainable practices, the Institute of Digital Business (name TBC) forges meaningful partnerships with industry leaders through a two-way exchange of expertise and research findings, as well as access to real-world data and challenges. Our ambition is to shape the future of digital business practices and policies through bold thought leadership initiatives, the promotion of ethical and responsible AI principles, and global recognition that advances Canada’s role in digital innovation and disruption.

Leading Expertise

The institute provides expertise and guidance through key areas of digital transformation, AI policy, sustainability, AI business applications, and cybersecurity, while prioritizing value creation and outcomes that bring about holistic societal benefits.

Industry professionals can elevate their skills through:
• comprehensive programs designed by today’s leading business professionals
• accessing resources to enhance your professional skill set
• tap into a network of industry thought leaders, students and expert faculty.

We are currently offering the Certificate in Digital Transformation program, a 12-week program aimed at SME Leaders & Corporate Intrapreneurs to master the tools and strategies for driving organizational change in an AI-powered world.

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Certificate in Digital Transformation

 

Contact Us

Stay connected with us to learn more about the institute. You can reach us at digitalcertificate@schulich.yorku.ca