Post Graduate Perspectives is a monthly virtual webinar series showcasing Penn LPS Online alumni who are translating their Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) degree into meaningful, real world impact. Each session highlights how interdisciplinary learning supports professional growth—whether in business, public service, creative industries, or elite performance careers.
Post-Graduate Perspectives: Translating Strategy into Action in the Age of AI
How does an applied undergraduate degree prepare professionals to lead at the intersection of technology, operations, and policy?
Join us for an engaging conversation on Friday, February 20, at 12 p.m. ET with an alum of the Penn LPS Online BAAS program who has built an interdisciplinary career spanning consulting, technology startups, public-sector advisory work, and AI policy initiatives.
In this session, our alum will share how the BAAS curriculum supported the ability to move fluidly across sectors and roles. Drawing from experience in emerging technologies, organizational strategy, and national AI policy collaborations, the discussion will highlight how data literacy, interdisciplinary thinking, and organizational insight enable leaders to translate complex ideas into scalable, real-world solutions.
As organizations navigate AI adoption, organizational change, and policy uncertainty, success requires more than technical expertise—it demands strategic communication, operational rigor, and human-centered leadership. Learn how the Penn LPS Online BAAS program builds the analytical and translational skills needed to bridge theory and practice across sectors.
In this session, you’ll explore:
- Applied education in action: how BAAS coursework supports leadership in technology, consulting, and policy-facing roles
- From data to decision-making: using analytics, writing, and systems thinking to guide complex organizational change
- Career mobility and growth: leveraging an interdisciplinary degree to pivot across industries and advance into strategic leadership
- Preparing for AI-driven workplaces: aligning organizational fundamentals, people, and technology for responsible innovation
Whether you’re navigating a career pivot, considering graduate study, or seeking to lead more effectively in a rapidly evolving field, this conversation offers practical insight into how an applied education can accelerate your trajectory.
Save your spot for Friday, February 20, at 12 p.m. ET
