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74 Learn about the technology that is shaping tomorrow Equip yourself with the tools and expertise you’ll need to thrive in a world of rapid change. At Hult, you’ll graduate with more than an understanding of emerging technologies: you’ll learn how to drive innovation. Technology is changing the game Disruptive tech like robotics and blockchain are transforming the way we live and work. New business opportunities are everywhere and companies must innovate to stay relevant. Employers need people with the ability to identify both the risk and opportunity that technology presents to business—and the vision to innovate. Graduate with a future mindset “Future thinking” is woven into Hult’s core curriculum. Here, you’ll learn the basics of key disruptive technologies, hear from industry experts leading their development, and assess the likely implications of widespread adoption. You’ll also explore how you can apply the technology to make the most of the opportunities it offers to business and society. Disruptive technology “nano” course electives These short “nano” courses have been built in partnership with world-renowned industry experts. You’ll learn the basics of how the technology works, its potential applications, the major players driving the technology, the likely development timeline, and the key obstacles that need to be overcome for its full potential to be realized. Artificial Intelligence Augmented & Virtual Reality Autonomous Vehicles “We have a responsibility to prepare students for many alternative versions of the future. This is about more than curriculum features. It’s about instilling a future mindset. It’s about recognizing that the past is no longer an accurate way of predicting what the future will look like. It’s about acquiring skills that can impact business outcomes, regardless of your job role.” Mukul Kumar Indian & American Chief Innovation Officer Hult International Business School Blockchain Cybersecurity Energy of the Future Robotics  isit hult.edu/blog and search “strategic V drivers” for a faculty-led webinar on this topic