NEW YORK and LANHAM, Md., Aug. 27,
2020 /PRNewswire/ -- 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU) and
Columbia Engineering today announced an expanded partnership to
deliver the Columbia Artificial Intelligence Program, a
rigorous online executive curriculum designed to advance the next
generation of technology leaders. Participants will learn the
skills necessary to build, lead, and manage AI teams and projects,
drive AI strategy and adoption across organizations, and contribute
meaningfully to policy and regulations of AI technologies.
"The field of Artificial Intelligence has seen extraordinary
advances in recent years. As organizations across all industries
accelerate their AI efforts, they are increasingly seeking skilled
leaders that have a strong grasp of the complexity, capacity, and
potentially profound impact of AI," said Columbia Engineering Dean
Mary C. Boyce. "We're excited to expand our partnership with
2U to bring Columbia Engineering's high-quality AI curriculum to
life in an engaging and interactive online learning environment for
a new community of professional learners. Artificial Intelligence
touches every aspect of Engineering at Columbia, and our faculty are uniquely
positioned to educate leaders who will bring humans and machines
together to create unforeseen value for their organizations."
Organizations today are prioritizing AI and machine learning
projects to improve product and customer experience, support
decision making, and drive operational efficiency. The Columbia
Artificial Intelligence Program will explore the practical
aspects of AI and machine learning through the study of
cutting-edge research and hands-on application. Participants will
gain a deeper understanding of current and future applications
across sectors and industries, as well as learn the skills and
context to lead strategic and tactical AI projects. Previous coding
experience and a strong understanding of mathematical foundations
is required.
"Our growing partnership with Columbia Engineering to deliver
innovative, career-oriented education in cutting-edge technical
fields like Artificial Intelligence is a powerful example of 2U's
leadership in working with universities to bring relevant and
high-quality online learning to working professionals," said 2U
President of Global Partnerships Andrew
Hermalyn.
Professor Soulaymane Kachani, Vice Provost for Teaching,
Learning, and Innovation at Columbia
University, said, "We're experiencing a transformative
moment in higher education, with innovative, high-quality online
offerings moving to the forefront. This cutting-edge AI program
taught by Columbia Engineering's outstanding research faculty is a
step change in what digital education can bring to learners around
the globe."
The program will feature live online classes in an intimate
seminar-style setting as well as engaging, interactive course
content created by Columbia Engineering faculty and delivered
through the 2U platform. Learners will also participate in an
in-person immersion and hackathon at the Columbia University campus in New York City. Tentative courses will include:
AI Strategy, Opportunities & Teams; Machine Learning &
Algorithms; Robotics & Vision; Deep Learning & Neural
Networks; Data Privacy, Security, & Policy; and Natural
Language Processing & Speech. The Columbia Artificial
Intelligence Program can be completed in 9 months full-time or
18 months part-time. The first cohort of students is expected to
begin classes in 2021.
Columbia Engineering has partnered with 2U, Inc. brand Trilogy
Education since 2018 to expand its impact through a range of
technical boot camps in fields including full stack web
development, data analytics, cybersecurity, UX/UI, digital
marketing, and fintech. The Columbia Engineering Boot Camps have
reached over 500 learners to date, with graduates currently
employed at companies including IBM, Bank of America, PepsiCo and
American Express. The Columbia Artificial Intelligence
Program is the first online professional program Columbia
offers in partnership with 2U.
About Columbia Engineering
Columbia Engineering, based in New
York City, is one of the top engineering schools in the U.S.
and one of the oldest in the nation. Also known as The Fu
Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science, the School
expands knowledge and advances technology through the pioneering
research of its more than 220 faculty, while educating
undergraduate and graduate students in a collaborative environment
to become leaders informed by a firm foundation in engineering. The
School's faculty are at the center of the University's
cross-disciplinary research, contributing to the Data Science
Institute, Earth Institute, Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior
Institute, Precision Medicine Initiative, and the Columbia Nano
Initiative. Guided by its strategic vision, "Columbia Engineering
for Humanity," the School aims to translate ideas into innovations
that foster a sustainable, healthy, secure, connected, and creative
humanity.
For more information about the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science at Columbia
University, visit: www.engineering.columbia.edu.
About 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU)
Eliminating the back row in higher education is not just a
metaphor—it's our mission. For more than a decade, 2U, Inc., a
global leader in education technology, has been a trusted partner
and brand steward of great universities. We build, deliver, and
support more than 435 digital and in-person educational offerings,
including graduate degrees, professional certificates,
Trilogy-powered boot camps, and GetSmarter short courses. Together
with our partners, 2U has positively transformed the lives of more
than 245,000 students and lifelong learners. To learn more, visit
2U.com. #NoBackRow
Media Contacts
Columbia Engineering:
Marina Zamalin
cvn@cvn.columbia.edu
2U, Inc.:
Glenda Felden
media@2u.com
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