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PolyU launches AI doctorate for strategic leadership

PolyU Business School has launched a new doctorate program in AI adoption (DBAI) aimed at equipping senior leaders with the strategic understanding to integrate AI into their companies. The program, directed by Professor Michael Xu, emphasizes developing AI-native leadership and transformation rather than simply using AI as a tool. This initiative aligns with Hong Kong's broader efforts to become a regional tech hub, with government funding supporting AI education across various levels. AI

IMPACT This program aims to cultivate leaders capable of driving strategic AI transformation within organizations, addressing a key gap in current AI adoption.

RANK_REASON The article describes a new educational product (a doctorate program) offered by a business school, rather than a core AI model release or research breakthrough.

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PolyU launches AI doctorate for strategic leadership

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Advertising partner ·

    Corporate leaders turn to new doctorate to strategise AI adoption

    [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] For modern-day businesses, effective AI adoption is increasingly seen as make or break if they are to stay competitive. Executives do see this potential but frequently reduce it to little more than a tool…