Artificial Intelligence in Modern Business
The overall learning objective of the course is to give the students insight into what artificial intelligence is and the impact it will have on the economy and business processes
Learning outcomes
The overall learning objective of the course is to give the students insight into what artificial intelligence is and the impact it will have on the economy and business processes, as well as a hands-on knowledge and examples of how to apply artificial intelligence in different business cases. Upon completion of the course, the student is able to:
- Understand and describe the role of artificial intelligence in today’s business environment
- Gain in-depth knowledge of why artificial intelligence is vital for different business processes
- Apply artificial intelligence strategy framework
- Understand how companies can use and leverage chatbots, cloud-based AI services and robotic process automation
- Understand what kind of opportunities and challenges AI will create today and in the future
- Understand and describe what skills and competences are needed in the future
- Create a simple artificial intelligence strategy plan for any business
Course content
- Practical examples of what artificial intelligence is and the impact it will have on the economy.
- Benefits and challenges that AI presents to companies.
- How artificial intelligence will transform different industries and business processes.
- How to use the AI Strategy Framework, which will guide you on how to incorporate AI pilot programs into your overall strategy plan.
- Examples of the five elements of the AI Strategy Framework and how to apply them.
- Practical example of how to use the AI Strategy Framework for creating a chatbot.
- Obtain knowledge about chatbot communication, particularly how text-only and voice-enabled chatbots work and how businesses can use them.
- Learn how cloud-based AI services work and how companies can use them.
- Gain a basic understanding of the business purposes for which robotic process automation can be used.
- See examples of how AI will transform the way we work, and the skills needed for the future.
- Develop a practical understanding of how to hire freelance AI talent.
- Obtain knowledge of technical and non-technical AI-based jobs that will be in high demand in the future.
More information
The Ulysseus Academic Offer allows interested students to get to know other Ulysseus partner universities. They can participate in one or more academic courses or jointly-organized courses each semester. Please note that students will only be able to register for courses offered by universities other than their own. This is to ensure that inter-university contacts are established and intercultural experiences can take place.