HSB AI Spotlight: Johnny Bhojwani
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries, faculty in the Hankamer School of Business are working to ensure Baylor students graduate prepared for a rapidly evolving workplace. Johnny Bhojwani, clinical assistant professor in the Department of Information Systems and Business Analytics, is helping lead that effort by integrating AI education directly into the classroom experience.
Bhojwani’s interest in AI grew through conversations with industry advisory board members and feedback from students entering internships and job interviews. Employers increasingly ask candidates about their familiarity with AI tools and concepts, signaling a clear shift in workforce expectations. Recognizing this change, he began exploring how AI could strengthen both the curriculum and students’ career readiness.
“A lot of their interviews had an AI component, or at least they were asking how much AI students had learned and what they knew about it,” Bhojwani said. “That really prompted us to think about what we should be teaching and how we should enter that space.”
Through conferences, certifications and consulting work, he observed how deeply AI has penetrated modern business operations. He found that using AI tools in his development projects significantly reduced production time, allowing greater focus on critical thinking, process improvement and strategic decision-making. These same advantages now shape how he teaches students to approach technology as a collaborative tool that enhances productivity and innovation.
In Bhojwani’s courses, undergraduate and graduate students have the opportunity to learn both the conceptual and technical foundations of artificial intelligence. He introduces the history of AI, terminology and key frameworks, such as machine learning, neural networks and large language models. On the technical side, students build AI agents and explore real-world applications using platforms and programming tools that mirror current industry practices. Bhojwani said the goal is to help students understand how AI works behind the scenes while developing practical skills they can immediately apply in professional settings.
“We spend time making sure students understand the terminology and how everything fits together so they can make sense of artificial intelligence, machine learning and neural networks,” he said.
Bhojwani also emphasizes communication and critical thinking as essential career skills in an AI-enabled workplace. Students participate in presentations and industry research projects that require them to interpret AI-generated insights and explain them clearly to others. These experiences help students move beyond simply using AI tools and instead learn how to evaluate, manage and responsibly apply them.
By combining technical knowledge with ethical awareness and strong communication skills, Bhojwani’s courses equip Baylor business students to navigate emerging technologies with confidence. As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, his work ensures Hankamer graduates remain competitive, adaptable and prepared to lead in a technology-driven business environment.
