Emergence of Artificial Intelligence in Business (EEAI) 611

Emergence of Artificial Intelligence in Business (Revision 1)

Status:

Open

Delivery mode:

Cohort-based, Paced and Online

Credits:

Area of study:

Business

Prerequisites:

Students must have successfully completed Phase 1 of the MBA program before taking this course.

Precluded:

None

Faculty:

Faculty of Business

Notes:

This course is specifically designed for individuals with little to no prior experience in Artificial Intelligence. For example, students exploring AI’s potential, professionals from non-technical backgrounds interested in understanding the basics of AI, and enthusiasts curious about the potential of AI technology and its real-world applications. This course is not for students who have work experience or advanced knowledge of AI.

Academic Area Manager:

Anshuman Khare, PhD

Overview

Welcome to Emergence of Artificial Intelligence in Business (EEAI-611). This course covers the interplays between artificial intelligence (AI) and humans in decision-making and the impact, benefits, and challenges of incorporating AI into business. By participating in discussions/simulations/cases, students will learn about the pillars of an effective AI strategy, and they will understand the challenges in developing a comprehensive AI strategy for their organization. This course embraces a multidisciplinary perspective that highlights the contributions and insights from major fields of business.

Outline

Week	Topic	Lead Academic
1	The Emergence of AI and its Impact on Business – An Introduction	Anchuman Khare
2	AI’s Use in Decision-Making Processes Relying on Management Information Systems	Mihail Cocosila
3	AI in Banking: Opportunities & Challenges	Jocelyn Grira
4	AI and Human Resource Management	Jessica Good
5	AI in Marketing	Marta Massi
6	Optimizing Manufacturing and Supply Chains using AI	Anchuman Khare
7	How Will AI Impact Project Management?	Kam Jugdev
8	Emerging Ethical Issues due to AI Adoption	Anchuman Khare
9	Developing an AI Strategy	Anchuman Khare
10	AI’s Impact across Business Functions	Anchuman Khare

Objectives

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

Assess the organizational and business environment implications of AI.
Evaluate AI impacts on business functions.
Evaluate current and potential impacts (barriers and enablers) of AI on a business function.
Analyze the implications of AI for ethical management decisions at operational and governance levels.
Understand how AI enhances efficiency, effectiveness, and fosters innovation for competitive advantage.
Develop insights into the challenges of developing AI strategy for business.

Athabasca University reserves the right to amend course outlines occasionally and without notice. Courses offered by other delivery methods may vary from their individualized study counterparts.

Opened in Revision 1, January 6, 2025

Updated August 14, 2024

Emergence of Artificial Intelligence in Business (EEAI) 611

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