On the Podcast: AI Won’t Replace Leaders, But It Will Change What Leadership Looks Like

How should professionals prepare for a future shaped by AI? According to UVA M.S. in Business Analytics Co-Academic Director Professor Jingjing Li, the answer isn’t just learning new technology—it’s learning how to pair AI fluency with creativity, judgment, and leadership.

In the latest episode of the Darden Admissions Podcast, Professor Li shares her perspective on the future of AI, the evolving workplace, and why the MSBA intentionally challenges students to navigate the ambiguity of real-world AI projects. She also discusses how combining AI fluency with business strategy and leadership prepares graduates to make an immediate impact in their organizations.

If you’re considering the UVA MSBA, this conversation offers an inside look at the skills and mindset needed to lead in an AI-driven world. 

Listen to the full episode and discover how the UVA MSBA is preparing the next generation of business leaders.