Lake Superior State University's Lukenda School of Business has been named among 84 institutions worldwide in the July 2026 edition of A Framework for Artificial Intelligence in Business Education, a report that tracks how business schools are building AI into their curricula, teaching methods, and governance structures.
The report, developed by Inspire Higher Ed with support from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, the Graduate Management Admission Council, and the Graduate Business Curriculum Roundtable, has grown from 26 participating institutions a year ago to 84 worldwide, including 67 in the United States.
How LSSU is integrating AI
Dr. Ralf Wilhelms, professor and director of the Professional MBA Program at LSSU's Lukenda School of Business, collaborated with the initiative over the past year, contributing to the research and sharing the school's work in incorporating AI into its business programs.
"Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the way businesses operate and the skills employers expect from graduates," said Wilhelms. "Our involvement gives LSSU an opportunity to share what we are doing, learn from other institutions, and contribute to the conversation about responsible and effective AI integration in business education."
At LSSU, AI integration has focused on helping students understand how emerging technologies can be applied to business decision-making, marketing, management, finance, accounting, and organizational strategy. The July 2026 report highlights how business schools are moving beyond simply adopting AI tools and are increasingly focusing on governance, defining AI competencies, and preparing students for an AI-enabled workforce.
For professionals working in education, the report's growth signals that AI literacy is becoming a standard expectation in business programs, not an optional add-on. The shift toward governance and competency definition suggests that schools are treating AI as a core part of how future managers will make decisions.
Recognition for faculty work
"Being included among these institutions is a meaningful recognition of the work our faculty are doing to ensure our programs remain connected to the evolving needs of business and industry," said Mindy McCready, dean of the College of Professional Studies at LSSU. "We are committed to preparing Lakers to use emerging technologies thoughtfully, responsibly, and effectively."
The report provides individual profiles for participating schools, allowing institutions to share their approaches and learn from how peers are responding to the opportunities and challenges presented by artificial intelligence. The July 2026 edition and accompanying institutional profiles are available through Inspire Higher Ed.
For educators and administrators, the report offers a practical benchmark: 84 schools now have documented AI strategies, and the framework gives institutions a way to compare their own progress against peers. The AI for Education resources and AI for Executives & Strategy materials provide similar grounding for professionals looking to understand how AI competencies are being defined across academic and corporate settings.
Why this matters for education professionals
The takeaway for those working in education is concrete: AI integration in business schools has moved from experimentation to institutional strategy. The jump from 26 to 84 participating schools in one year shows that peer pressure and employer demand are driving adoption. Education professionals who understand how AI is being taught - and how governance frameworks are being built around it - will be better positioned to shape their own programs and advise students entering an AI-enabled workforce.
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