In this project, student teams will explore how AI integration can redefine organizational efficiency, competitive positioning, and long-term business strategy. Teams will analyze a specific workflow or decision-making process to identify where AI-driven transformation can unlock hidden value and benchmark 2 to 3 AI tools to generate insights, forecast outcomes, and support strategic planning.

1. Primary Organizational Goals for AI Readiness & Adoption: (e.g., optimizing grant distribution, forecasting long-term community needs, identifying untapped market opportunities, identifying growth opportunities)
2. Current Use of AI (if any):
3. Key Challenges or Opportunities Identified: (e.g., scaling impact with limited human resources, lack of data-driven decision-making)

Expected Deliverables:

List the expected deliverables below.

Examples include:

1. Evaluation of AI tools for AI-driven insight reporting
2. Forecasting and scenario planning models
3. Strategic market opportunity assessment using AI tools
4. Process automation recommendations for reporting
5. Final executive Summary and presentation

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Expected Timeline:

Please detail any weekly sub-deliverables below to align with your specific project needs. These represent the expected output from the student at the end of each week in alignment with the program milestones.

Project Kick Off

October 19, 2026

Week 1: Business Discovery

October 19, 2026

Week 2: Research & Opportunity Identification

October 26, 2026

Week 3: Testing & Solution Development

November 2, 2026

Week 4: Final Presentation

November 9, 2026

This service is presented by the Office of the Vice Provost for Online Education and Digital Innovation in partnership with the UVA Career Center.

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