Artificial Intelligence: Fundamentals, Ethics, and the Role of Leadership in Organizations

In this course, the participants will learn to describe and explain the fundamental concepts in AI (e.g., machine learning, deep learning, neural network, etc.) and the role AI plays in business functioning and decision-making – both in the short and long terms. Then, using actual case studies, examples, and applications of AI, the participants will work on identifying business opportunities where AI could be applied. Finally, they will learn the systematic framework and structured approaches for developing, designing, and implementing AI projects to solve specific business problems. The course will also focus on various conflicts, ethical, hiring and skills, and other leadership challenges organizations face when applying AI in business decisionmaking. The case studies and examples discussed in the course will cover a wide range of industries – customer service, retail, financial services, healthcare, energy, and security. The course does not require a prior programming, engineering, or advanced statistics and mathematics background.