Kuan-Chou Chen is the Associate Dean for Graduate Program and Research, Thomas M. McDermott Sr. Endowed Chair, Professor in Economic Development, Professor of Management Information Systems. He was the Department Head of Information Systems, Finance, and Business Analytics (2005-2016), as well as Interim Department Head of Department of Graduate Studies in Education (2013-2014) at Purdue University Northwest. He received his Ph.D. from Michigan State University and his MBA from National Cheng-Kung University in Taiwan. He specialized in computer programming, system simulation, project management, decision support systems, data mining, system analysis and design, e-business strategy and application, supply chain management, network design and security, knowledge management, and information economy. Professor Chen has more than 90 scholarly publications, most in peer-reviewed journals. He is an active participant in several professional journals and serves on three paper reviewer boards. Currently he is an Editor-in-Chief of International Journal of e-Education, e-Business, e-Management and e-Learning. His productivity and scholarship have been recognized by his colleagues, being nominated three years in a row for an “Outstanding Scholar Award.” He also the recipient of Teacher of the Year Award (Purdue University Northwest, 2005).
Title: Artificial Intelligence in higher education
Abstract: Artificial intelligence (AI), which was a curiosity for generations, is rapidly developing into a major applied technology with many applications in a variety of fields. This presentation examines the applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in higher education, focusing on its potential to enhance teaching, learning, and professional development. AI technologies such as machine learning, natural language processing, and predictive analytics offer innovative solutions to address the evolving needs of college students and educators. The paper reviews current AI applications in higher education, including intelligent tutoring systems, adaptive learning platforms, plagiarism detection tools, and student support systems. It also discusses challenges and opportunities associated with the adoption of AI in higher education, addressing issues such as data privacy, ethical considerations, and the need for faculty development. By integrating AI into higher education, institutions can prepare students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in a rapidly changing job market landscape, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and adaptability.
Assoc. Prof. Mitsunori Hirogaki
Kyushu University, Japan
Biography
Mitsunori Hirogaki graduated with a Bachelor of Science:
Commerce from Doshisha University and pursued his
Master's Degree in Commerce and Ph.D.: Commerce from
Kobe University. Dr. Hirogaki is currently an Associate
Professor of Marketing Strategy at Kyushu University,
Graduate School of Economics, Department of Business and
Technology Management (QBS Business School), where he
teaches Marketing Strategy and International Marketing.
He also teaches marketing research and consumer behavior
at Ehime University.
He has served as an administrator in various capacities
at Kyushu University and as one of the professors in
various training programs dealing with Marketing in
short-term executive programs, an Introductory Education
Program for Freshman MBA students, and a regular feature
on QTnet "Morning Business School" radio educational
program aired by FM Fukuoka, and at Nikkei Business
School. As a member of a research group at the Center
for the Study of the Creative Economy (Doshisha
University), he works with big data analysis to
construct systems that identify seeds of innovation. Dr.
Hirogaki’s current research focuses on Cross-Cultural
Consumer Behavior in international marketing and
marketing strategies in mature, developed societies. He
has published numerous papers in international journals
such as International Journal of Retail & Distribution
Management; International Review of Retail, Distribution
and Consumer Research; International Journal of
Entrepreneurship and Small Business; Micro and Macro
Marketing; International Journal of Technology Transfer
and Commercialisation; and International Journal of
Business and Globalisation. He is a member of the
Japanese Economic Association, Japan Society of
Marketing and Distribution, Kyushu Association of
Economic Science, and Japan Association for Consumer
Studies.
Title: TBA
Abstract: Traditionally, Japanese companies relied
on in-house training, including on-the-job training
(OJT), which was often tied to lifelong employment.
However, economic slowdowns and shifts in job trends
have rendered OJT more challenging and constrained.
Concurrently, there is a growing emphasis on employee
development, particularly in advanced industries.
The Japanese government and major economic organizations
advocate for the cultivation of "high-level management
personnel." MBA programs play a crucial role in
developing professionals with advanced skills to foster
innovation within companies. However, there is a lack of
research on MBA education in Japan. This speech will
explore why corporate employees choose to pursue MBA
programs.