{"id":38570,"date":"2026-02-02T17:12:02","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T17:12:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hult.edu\/blog\/?p=38570"},"modified":"2026-05-06T16:22:35","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T15:22:35","slug":"why-business-schools-can-provide-the-missing-link-in-ai-discussion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hult.edu\/blog\/why-business-schools-can-provide-the-missing-link-in-ai-discussion\/","title":{"rendered":"The Missing Link in the AI Discussion? Context. (And Why Business Schools Can Provide It)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Anusha Vissapragada<\/strong> is the Academic Director in Computer Science for Business and Faculty Lead for Business Analytics at Hult International Business School, Boston.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There is little doubt about AI\u2019s impending influence on business. As of 2026, artificial intelligence has infiltrated almost every industry and promises to continue to transform the way we work and the competitive landscape for businesses across the globe.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">But it hasn\u2019t come with a roadmap. We know AI as a tool will impact everything from automation and productivity to predictive analytics and decision-making. But to use it as a sustainable application to solve business problems as they arise and as organizations grow and change, requires contextual understanding. Leaders will need to apply AI and related technologies situationally in real time.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To date, the conversation around AI has been on what technology <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">can do<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> rather than <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">how it should be applied<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> within real organizational systems. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Now the focus on AI capability will shift to encompass circumstance, and that means leaders in organizations will need new skills to interpret and apply context (organizational, human, or ethical) to technology decisions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">From silos to bridges<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">So how do we learn to do this? Traditionally, computer science students and graduates focus on only one side of the equation: building and understanding technology. But they\u2019re not taught to translate these tools into business solutions. Likewise, leaders and middle managers understand the problems but can\u2019t always build the tools to solve them. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The path forward is not to blur the lines between business and technology but to bridge them intentionally and thoughtfully. This is the rationale behind Hult\u2019s new Computer Science for Business degree. We must educate strategic leaders to think through technology<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2014<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">so they understand how systems work, ask better questions, make informed decisions, and connect technical possibilities to business impact. True computer science literacy is no longer just about coding; it\u2019s about knowing how technology drives business forward. We need to learn to apply AI in ways that are more sustainable and meaningful<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2014<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">this is how we future-proof Hult graduates. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AI has only intensified the need for this shift. While AI tools are powerful, they do not operate with inherent understanding. They exist in silos, dependent on the goals, constraints, and assumptions defined by the humansdeploying them. Without context, even sophisticated systems struggle to create lasting value.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AI integration is not one-size-fits-all. Thoughtful integration comes from education about how to do it effectively in context. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Traditional computer science education excels at teaching students how to build tools. For example, a more precise wrench, a stronger hammer, or a more efficient machine. These tools may be technically elegant and powerful in isolation. But a tool\u2019s value is never inherent. It only emerges when the tool is applied in the right environment, for the right purpose, and with an understanding of the surrounding system. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A perfectly engineered hammer used in the wrong context can still produce poor outcomes. AI has magnified this reality. As tools become more powerful and accessible, the consequences of applying them without context become more significant. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The challenge now isn\u2019t simply whether we can build sophisticated tools, but whether we know how and when to use them to create meaningful business impact.<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Decentralize and contextualize<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For decades, being \u201ctechnical\u201d was synonymous with being able to code at a high level. Technical expertise was centralized in a small group of specialists, and innovation depended on access to that expertise. AI has fundamentally disrupted this model.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Today, the ability to engage with technology is increasingly decentralized. Tools that once required deep technical mastery are now accessible through higher-level interfaces, enabling faster experimentation and lowering the barriers to innovation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The fear of coding, which previously excluded many capable problem-solvers from technical work, is diminishing. What once took months to prototype can now be explored in days or even hours. But this shift does not reduce the importance of technical thinking. It changes it.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With the mechanics of building becoming easier to access, the human responsibility for deciding what to build, why to build it, and how it should be used becomes more critical. There is no replacement for human judgement anddecision-making.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AI is now a thought partner that can accelerate ideation, analysis, and execution. But it cannot provide intent, judgment, or accountability. These remain human responsibilities, and this is precisely why today\u2019s computer scienceeducation belongs in a business school. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Business schools expose students to a wide range of real-world contexts: markets, organizations, regulations, ethics, and human behavior. When technical foundations are taught within these environments, students don\u2019t just learn how technology works, but how it drives business forward. They learn to contextualize technical capabilities within strategic goals.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In this sense, being \u201ctechnical\u201d is no longer defined solely by the ability to write code. It is defined by the ability to apply technology effectively within complex systems, to move quickly without losing direction, and to translate possibility into impact. As the time to create shrinks, the importance of contextual judgment grows.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cFuture-proof&#8221; capabilities<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This shift requires a new set of capabilities to support organizational resilience and long-term relevance. The ability to bounce back from disruption, to recalibrate when conditions change, and to use AI for the right reasons, in the right context, become defining professional skills. Adaptability and agility are no longer abstract traits; they are necessary competencies.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At the core of this approach to technology are five enduring human capabilities\u2014<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the 5 Cs<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014which shape how technology is understood and applied:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Critical thinking:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Evaluating tradeoffs, questioning assumptions, and recognizing unintended consequences.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Communication:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Translating between technical possibilities and business needs across diverse stakeholders.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Collaboration:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Working effectively across disciplines, cultures, and functional boundaries.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Creativity:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Using technology as an enabler of new solutions, not just as a mechanism for efficiency.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Curiosity<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Investing in lifelong learning as a way to continue both professional and personal development.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Putting new knowledge into context<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Artificial intelligence does not possess intent or awareness. Its usefulness depends on how it is configured, constrained, and guided within a given environment. This is where business schools come in<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. The right environment, also known as contextual understanding, is something business schools are in a unique position to offer. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The same system can produce <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">very different outcomes depending on the goals it is given, the data it is trained on, and the decisions humans make around its deployment. Preparing students for this reality means giving them more than exposure to tools. It means helping them understand <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">where intelligence can and should be applied<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and where human oversight remains essential. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This approach becomes clearer when viewed through real industry contexts:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Banking:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> AI systems can help identify potential customers or act as personalized financial advisors, but only when designed with a clear understanding of risk, regulation, and trust. Context determines whether personalization enhances relationships or undermines them.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Healthcare:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> AI tools can generate personalized recommendations based on individual health data or function as conversational assistants, supporting patients and providers. Their effectiveness, however, depends on ethical safeguards, interpretability, and careful integration into clinical decision-making.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Education:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> AI increasingly serves as a thought partner\u2014automating lower-level tasks and providing rapid feedback, so learners and educators can focus on higher-value activities such as critical thinking, creativity, and mentorship.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As AI continues to accelerate, the defining challenge for organizations will not be in accessing the technology but in applying it wisely. The future will favor leaders who can place intelligence\u2014human and artificial\u2014within the right context, guided by purpose. Preparing for that future means educating for technical proficiency alongside judgment, adaptability, and resilience. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In a world where tools evolve quickly, it is context that gives them meaning, and it is context that ultimately will determine their impact.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Anusha Vissapragada is the Academic Director in Computer Science for Business and Faculty Lead for Business Analytics at Hult International Business School, Boston. &nbsp; There is little doubt about AI\u2019s&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":211,"featured_media":38574,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[114],"tags":[364,181,239,205],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v18.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>The Missing Link in the AI Discussion? 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