BAN 401: AI and Machine Learning for Bus. Data Analytics

This course covers a range of topics to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) on business. The course will focus on understanding the AI and ML methods and applying them in various business contexts. It will provide a combined theoretical, practical, and ethical knowledge on the role of methods in the business world. The course will contain the following main topics: history and evolution of AI, real-world applications in business, overview of methods such as classical ML, deep learning, computer vision, and reinforcement learning. Additionally, the course will cover aspects such as data collection, data privacy, ethics, responsible AI, natural language processing and sentiment analysis, and strategies for AI development, implementation, and adoption.